Zannain Shafi
E:-G: github.com/zannain
P: (510)-
Software Engineer
Technologies
Programming Languages: C#, Ruby, Javascript
Frameworks: Ruby on Rails, Express, .NET
Capybara, XUnit
Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, React
Backend/Database: T-SQL, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, REST API’s
Professional and Leadership Experience
CentralSquare Technologies - Software Developer
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Develop public administration enterprise software focused on land management that is utilized by
municipalities all over the country.
Actively engage in high level engineering team activities such as suggesting architecture and design
improvements, recommending process improvements during retros and developing Powershell scripts to
automate every day developer tasks.
Deliver on projects from end to end (research, mockups to production grade code, technical documentation and
support procedures) while functioning within the processes established by engineering team.
Collaborate within engineering (QA, Database administrators, architecture) and outside engineering (Product
managers, support, installation team) to handle maintenances, escalations and roadmap goals.
Lead the transition from Team Foundation Version Control to Git, holding training seminars and putting
together documentation for developer’s code review workflow.
Build a REST API for legacy code base in preparation for transitioning to a cloud-based product using Akka.NET
and .NET Core Web API and enforce self-documenting practices using Swagger.
Work independently in small to large development teams while managing competing priorities in a demanding
production.
Manage continues integration and deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps and oversee deployments to
various environments (on-premise and cloud).
Lead the implementation of test-driven development and provide training for developers.
Codecademy - Advisor
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Dec 2017- Current
Dec 2017- Current
Code review projects and mockups providing feedback focused on code quality and best practices when
developing Javascript applications.
Assist in debugging Javascript applications and provide guidance on using developer tools.
Mentor hundreds of students over several online React intensives, helping them get past any roadblocks and
providing resources for continued education.
Projects:
MIBluBook – Mental health application for iOS built using React Native on the front-end. Backend was
developed using Prisma to create a GraphQL server. Authentication via Bcrypt. Utilized GraphQL Yoga for
programming business logic and Apollo for executing mutations and queries.
cryptme.co - Rails application that allows registered users to create custom text alerts for percentage-based
fluctuations in cryptocurrency value. Text-alerts set up via Twilio. Rake tasks automated with Heroku Scheduler.
Built with Ruby on Rails on the backend using PostgreSQL. AJAX is implemented to improve UX and optimize app
performance. Cryptocurrency values are pulled from CoinMarketBase API. Source code available on Github.
Vacation Planner - Incorporated Devise and Yelps Fusion API, designed with Bootstrap, and built back-end using
PostgreSQL and Rails. Source code available on Github.
Twitter clone- Implement TDD principles using the Minitest, Amazon Simple Storage Service, and encrypted via
SSL, user authentication with BCrypt coupled with ActionMailer, and front-end framework is Bootstrap and
back-end framework is Ruby on Rails with PostgreSQL. Source code available on Github.
Recognizing Illness Very Early and Responding- President, Exercise Director
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Sept 2014-June 2016
Lead preventative health advocacy group focused on providing exercise and nutrition health services to
underserved communities of Sacramento and Davis; oversee actions of 14-member leadership committee and
over 50 additional Nutrition & Exercise undergraduates working on public health projects for elementary
students, senior citizens, and recovering addicts.
Develop lasting relationships with medical directors, faculty advisors, and healthcare professionals to provide
preventive health services in community; developed educational programs at the Opiate Recovery Program in
Sacramento, CommuniCare Health Centers in Davis, CSUS Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program, Oak Park
Family Nights, and the Oak Park Farmers Market.
Notable Achievements:
Spearheaded creation of 2 internships, leading interviews, application processing, and logistics; launched Davis
CommuniCare Health Center Internship allowing students to teach 8-week course on exercise and nutrition, and
Health Coach Project where undergraduates worked one on one with a patient to help them reach nutrition and
exercise goals.
Managed 4-week exercise and nutrition education program for 200 underserved students at Ethel
Phillips Elementary; partnering with district to develop lesson plans and coordinating logistics.
Led weekly nutrition education seminars for over 100 Oak Park community members, focusing on topics such as
cardiovascular exercise, resistance training, and the importance of fiber and protein.
Partnered with local non-profit Youth Xplosion to prepare notorious meals utilizing grocery store donations,
handed out meals and educational materials at regular events.
Developed new Prevention Before Intervention symposium, contacted and coordinated expert speakers to
share knowledge and experiences on careers in public health.
Assisted in creating winning proposal for Northern Area Dietetics Associations “Combating Childhood
Obesity” and Newman’s Own Foundation Challenge Grant, leading to an expansion of the impact of existing
and new community programs.
UC Davis Pre-Med & Pre-Health National Conference - Coordinator of Logistics
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Led event and food logistics for one of the largest premedical conferences with over 10,000 attendees;
events focused on providing workshops, panels, and key note speakers related to health care fields.
Managed a team of 6 interns to oversee food donations, purchases, delivery, and set up before and during
conference; partnered with Panera Bread and Yolo Fruit to create menu within budget and successfully feed
all attendees.
Marketed conference at sciences classes at local high schools, transported VIP Speakers to conference locations
across campus and moderated Graduate Nursing Degree Panel.
University of California Davis Medical Center – Cardiac Rehab Intern
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Oct 2014- Apr 2015
Sept 2013
Assisted in 10-week exercise and nutrition program for cardiac event rehab patients; recorded pre-, intra- and
post-workout heart rates for patients, communicating data and any abnormal issues to medical staff.
Created educational presentations focused on healthy eating and habits to assist in cardiac rehab;
developed Hearty Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes, tips on how to exercise with family, and information on
local health events.
Assist in investigating risk factors in lipoprotein metabolism as it relates to specific ethnic and racial groups;
perform experiments using Western Blotting and protein immunoprecipitation techniques.
Presented abstract “Association of HDL-C and LDL-C with Carotid Intima Media Thickness in HIV Positive
Population” at the UC Davis 2016 Undergraduate Research Conference.
Education
Full Stack Web Development: Wyncode Academy
Exercise Biology B.S.: University of California Davis
