Naseem Amjad

Lahore, Pakistan
naseem.amjad@excite.com
http://naseem.amjad.googlepages.com/

Summary:
- About 5 years experience in analysis, design and coding of desktop & web based applications using Visual Basic, Visual C++ and Active Server Pages (ASP).
- Experience of working as a System Analyst and Team Leader.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Developed Distributed Applications & COM components using Visual Basic and Visual C++.
- Developed and launched web sites using Macromedia (Adobe) Dreamweaver and Flash.

Education:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, FAST-National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Pakistan (1996 - 1998).
- Bachelors of Sciences Degree in Double Math and Physics from University of Punjab, Pakistan (1993 - 1995).

Skills & Tools:
- Languages & Tools: C/C++, Visual C++, Visual Basic, Win32 API, Assembly (8086 series).
- Internet: Active Server Pages (ASP), DHTML, XML, Dreamweaver, Flash, JAVA (familiar)
- Databases & SQL: MS SQL Server, SQL.
- Technologies: OOP, COM, Graphics, ActiveX, MTS, DirectX.
- OS: Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows 2K.
- Other: Rational Rose (UML), MS Project, Install Shield, ERWin

Experience:
Software Engineer - Senior Application Developer FEBRUARY 1999- PRESENT NetSol Technologies, Pakistan
Project Name: PASHA Web Portal
Description: A database driven dynamic web site of Pakistan All Software House Association (PASHA) is developed which provides information to general visitors. Members of PASHA can also access classified information. The site is very easy to maintain and helps web master to manage it through web browser without using FTP software.
Tools & Technologies: MS SQL is used at the server. Web pages are developed in ASP.
Responsibilities: Management of the whole project that includes Planning, Software Architecture Designing, Database Designing, Task Assignment to team members and development of Stored procedures & ASP pages.
Reference: http://www.pasha.org.pk

Project Name: Games Management System (GMS)
Description: GMS is a product developed for the SAF Games, which is a regular sporting event of the seven SAARC countries. GMS is an intranet based site that is comprised of IT inventory system, Accreditation System, Transport Management, Accommodation management and Protocol Management. The data is added and accessed by the user according to his privileges. Reports are generated according to given selection criteria. The system records the data and helps in management of available resources efficiently.
Tools & Technologies: MS SQL is used at the server. Web pages are developed in ASP. COM components are developed in Visual Basic. MTS is also used.
Responsibilities: Planning, Task Division, Training, Development of COM components, Stored Procedures and ASP pages.
Reference: http://www.SAFgames2001.com

Project Name: eValuteIT
Description: A web site where real estate appraisers can download new orders, update outstanding orders, and access direct links associated with the industry. The appraisers have full access to their order assignments, they can update status and obtain client requirements on line. Tools & Technologies: MS SQL, ASP, Visual Basic and MTS.
Responsibilities: Development of ASP pages and SQL queries. Coding of DLL in Visual Basic.
Reference: http://www.eValueIT.com

Project Name: Help Desk
Description: HelpDesk is a web-based system that is used for tracking support services provided by the company. The customer's requests are followed up positively and the customer can view the status of his request.
Tools & Technologies: MS SQL is used at the server. Web pages are developed in ASP.
Responsibilities: Development of ASP pages.
Reference: http://www.netsolhelp.com

Project Name: Kool Bar
Description: Kool Bar is a plug in for Internet Explorer that blocks pornographic web sites. A database of ban URL’s is maintained at the server.
Tools & Technologies: Plug in and client side applications are developed in Visual C++. MS SQL is used at the server. Database is managed through web pages developed in ASP. DHTML is used in the plug in for efficient use of the available space.
Responsibilities: Development of core components in Visual C++ and development of ASP pages.

Project Name: Girl Tech Browser
Description: A suite of web aware applications that include community Browser, IRC Chat Client, Email client, Instant Messaging, Web Based Story Board and a search engine.
Tools & Technologies: Applications are developed in Visual C++ and ASP. MS SQL Server is used to maintain databases of User information and preferences, White and Black list of URLs, Avatar images, Text and status of storyboard etc. Databases are managed through web pages developed in ASP. Search engine component was developed in Visual Basic.
Responsibilities: Requirement analysis, system design, task assignment to team members and development.
Reference: http://www.girltech.com

Project Name: Crayon Crawler
Description: Crayon Crawler is a child safe web browser developed by an American company. Visit to a foreign country to attend the meetings regarding the project.
Responsibilities: Requirements analysis and implementation study.
Reference: http://www.crayoncrawler.com

Software Engineer – Senior Web Architect
Responsible for development, coding, maintenance and promotion of websites of the company.

Specific responsibilities include:
·Production of Software Development Plan for websites.
·Requirement gathering and analysis of the projects.
·Managing content retrieval, placement and updating.
·Conceptualization of interface for various product sections.
·Managing graphic visualization and creation.
·Leveraging new Web technologies and techniques for inclusion in Website.
·Documentation of all phases of the web site development considering ISO 9001 compliance.


Freelance & Personal Projects:
Project Name: Hyper Vision
Description: A 3D navigation system comprised of networked computers. Uses technologies of DirectX and DCOM. Developed in Visual C++.

Project Name: Mutakallim
Description: An animated character that speaks and recognizes Urdu Language. The application uses Urdu ActiveX Control, SAPI complaint engines, NLP and MS agent. Developed in Visual Basic.
Project Name: Urdu ActiveX Control
Description: Text Box for writing Urdu text. Developed in Visual Basic. (Awarded ‘top pick’ at www.activex.com and included in the list of best ActiveX controls also rated five stars at www.supershareware.com )
Project Name: MultiX
Description: Multitasking Kernel for DOS. Developed in Assembly (80x86).

Teaching Experience
Almost one year of experience of teaching Visual Basic, Web Tools & Technologies and Software Engineering at different institutes.