Hi, I'm Zaid Hanania

Software Engineer

About Me

Hello, I'm Zaid, a software engineer based in Toronto, currently working at VTS! I graduated from the University of Toronto. I majored in Computer Engineering, specializing in Computer Software and Networks. I am very passionate about technology, and I love to keep learning about the newest advancements and technologies.

Skills

Software Development

NodeJS, Ruby on Rails, Java, SQL, REST, GraphQL

Web Development

React, Redux, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Mobile Development

Android, React Native, Redux

Professional Experience

Software Engineer - VTS

• Created a new set of APIs following the JSON API specifications with an automated testing and documentation strategy to replace the existing bulk XML APIs
• Built a new environment using Ruby on Rails for the sales team to use for demoing to clients, which generates production-like data that can be refreshed to a clean state between every demo
• Developed a dashboard using React and Rails to allow clients to share certain data across different accounts
• Improved sprints by standardizing current team processes and introducing new ones
• Tech stack: Ruby on Rails, React, PostgreSQL

Sep 2019 - Present

Full-Stack Software Developer - TouchBistro

• Implemented APIs to be consumed by the frontend and iOS apps using Node and GraphQL
• Worked on creating complex cloud reports using SQL
• Created React/Node micro-frontends with session management using the backend for frontend pattern
• Developed a payment gateway for communication with third party payment providers
• Consolidated login across the different TouchBistro applications to be Single Sign On using OIDC and SAML on different tech stacks (Node and Ruby on Rails)
• Dockerized Node/Express micro-services to make it easier for other developers to set up
• Tech stack: Node/Express, React, Redux, MobX, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, REST, TypeScript, Docker

Apr 2018 - Sep 2019

Web Developer - Sustainable Engineers Association

• Responsible for redesigning, deploying, and maintaining the Sustainable Engineers website
• Tech stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, WordPress, SQL

Jun 2016 - May 2017

Full Stack Developer - TradeRev

• Developed on all of TradeRev's platforms including the web application (React Frontend and Java Backend)
• Heavily involved in the creation of the TraderRev 3.0 native Android application, where I was responsible for developing core parts of the app
• Tech stack: Java, React, Android

May 2015 - Aug 2016

Web Developer - University of Toronto Engineering Stores

• Designed and developed the University of Toronto Engineering store
• Implemented an online store to allow student to purchase books online
• Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL, PayPal APIs

Jul 2014 - May 2015

Engineering Projects

inTune: Concert Finding Made Social

JAZ Search Engine

Local Tour Guide

Virtual Reality Web Content

Relational Database and Storage Server Project

Smart Plant Watering System

Online Delivery Application

Google Chrome Extension

Virtual Circuit Solver

Websites

Single Swipe Portfolio Page

Responsive Design from PSD

SongZaid: Youtube Playlist Maker

NSpireTV

Sustainable Engineers Association

Restaurant Website Redesign

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