Co-Founder, IT Consultant, Web developer at Tasman iT
New Zealand
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- IT Consultant at Tasman iT
- Business Analyst at MedTech
- Past
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- Software Release Manager at The Hyperfactory
- Business Analyst, Solution Architect and Developer at Accelerating Auckland Inc
- Web designer and infrastructure support at The Hyperfactory
- Network Administrator at The Hyperfactory
- Infrastructure Support at The Hyperfactory
- Project Management, Business Analyst and Developer at Digital Learning Solutions
- Education
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- Massey University
- Massey University
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Asfahaan Mirza’s Summary
IT Consultancy, Web development, Network Administration, Software Architecture, Windows based development, LAMP Architecture, Logo Design, Web Design, Open source, etc...
Asfahaan Mirza’s Experience
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IT Consultant
Tasman iT
(Computer Software industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)
Strategic Consulting, Web development, Business Analysis, Graphic design and Brand development
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Business Analyst
MedTech
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Medical Devices industry)
April 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)
Business Analyst and Webmaster at Medtech Global.
Functional Design Specifictations and Change Requests for:
Medtech32 NZ modules
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Software Release Manager
The Hyperfactory
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
November 2006 — April 2007 (6 months)
Ensure software release meets customer needs and all components are brought together and released on time with high quality.
Ensure successful software release and expiration of all projects.
Check quality of code and testing.
Archive application code and documents prior to release and after expiry.
Maintain and record any bugs encountered in the campaign to make future development of applications more robust.
Maintain Microsoft Visual SourceSafe repository
Maintain schedule of all applications
Maintain schedule of competitors applications
Database Maintenance – SQL Server 2000 & 2005
IIS configuration & deployment of ASP, ASP.NET, PHP websites
Environment:
Web, OO, .NET, Windows 2003 Server, Linux, ASP, Kanel, SQL 2000, SQL 2005, WAP, XML. -
Business Analyst, Solution Architect and Developer
Accelerating Auckland Inc
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
December 2006 — March 2007 (4 months)
This project involved creating a digital presence for Accelerating Auckland on the internet. The client was taken through a journey of consultancy, development, training and release.
Co-Business Analyst – this involved requirements gathering and scoping sessions with the client.
Solutions Architect for the CMS – this involved evaluations of the existing open source CMS on the internet, then configuration of ‘typo3’ - an open source CMS onto a Debain operating system.
Graphic Design – I worked with the graphic designer to customise the graphics to suit the template structure that was being developed.
Development in MYSQL and PHP
Conducted two presentations in Massey University and University of Auckland.
Train the client to manage their own web site
Environment:
Web, Debian, PHP, MYSQL, typo3, Apache -
Web designer and infrastructure support
The Hyperfactory
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
April 2006 — November 2006 (8 months)
Design creative websites which are user friendly and aesthetically pleasing.
Design and develop WAP sites which are compatible with majority of mobile phones.
Create videos in flash.
Infrastructure support for local and production site
Clients:
Coke, Pepsi-max, Matua, Juice TV, Heineken Rugby, Toyota Yaris (Wapsite), Vodafone, Telecom, Boost Mobile, M&M’s, Primo, Kleenex, Burger King, Tylenol World Cup, Molenberg, Clean and Clear, Maori TV, Motorola, Ferrit (Wapsite), SIT, Dove, … And lots more.
Environment:
Web, OO, .NET, Windows 2003 Server, Linux, ASP, Kanel, SQL 2000, SQL 2005, WAP, XML, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Macromedia Dream weaver and Flash 8. -
Network Administrator
The Hyperfactory
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
November 2005 — April 2006 (6 months)
Full time network administration of Local network and Production site (ICONZ).
Maintain maximum uptime.
Email troubleshooting
Rebuilding Desktops and Servers
Setting up VPN connections
Maintain Security of local and production site
PABX configuration
In charge of security system
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Infrastructure Support
The Hyperfactory
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
January 2005 — November 2005 (11 months)
Assisted the network administrator maintain both local and production site. Provided all around infrastructure support for users located on the local network. Such as rebuilding desktops and servers, PABX configuration, Email troubleshooting, etc.
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Project Management, Business Analyst and Developer
Digital Learning Solutions
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; E-Learning industry)
March 2005 — October 2005 (8 months)
Design and implement a clean and functional portal with a logical and intuitive user interface. Web portal was built to promote and demonstrate DLS’s proposed upcoming ‘Learndows’ E-learning solution. Worked in a team of four.
Business Analyst - requirements capturing, by conducting multiple meetings with the client.
Project Management – Ensuring the team was on schedule and ensure all client requirements were met.
Development of web components for Web Portal.
Environment:
Web, .NET, SQL 2000, XML, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Janus, InstantForum.NET, InstantKB.NET and Rational Rose for a CASE tool.
Asfahaan Mirza’s Education
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Massey University
ME , Software , 2007 — 2008
Project: Potential of Mobile Devices in New Zealand Health Care
Supervisor: Prof. Tony Norris - Head of Institute of Information and
Mathematical Sciences
Breif:
Current and emerging developments in mobile devices have also allowed the potential of many applications that will radically impact future health care delivery systems. Many developed nations around the world have demonstrated the prospect of mobile devices in health care. The present research is directed to identifying the potential of mobile devices in New Zealand health care.- Activities and Societies:
- Mobile Health, RFID, Mobile Phone, PDA, Tablet PC, Laptop, Healthcare
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Massey University
BE (Hons) , Software Engineering , 2003 — 2006
The Software Engineering major consisted of the rigorous theoretical basis which underpins the design process. An emphasis on the design process was taught to ensure that systems meet their specifications and are developed in the allocated timeframe and within budget. The 1st year consists of science papers in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics. In the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year the emphasis is on Software Engineering, and programming. Both theoretical and practical aspects of Software Engineering are covered such as programming, business Analysis, web designing, project management, networks, operating systems and database design.
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Asfahaan Mirza’s Interests:
New technology, Open source development, Gaming consoles, Travel, Cricket, Cars
Asfahaan Mirza’s Groups:
Massey University, Accelerating Auckland
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