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Zehra Virjee

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Computer Science graduate skilled in software development and problem-solving.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a graduate role in software development to apply my skills and grow in a collaborative environment.

I am a Computer Science graduate from the University of Birmingham with hands-on experience from a year-long placement as a Software Developer. My technical expertise includes ASP.NET Core, Razor Pages, C#, JavaScript, SQL, Git, and HTML/CSS. I successfully completed a final year project where I built and deployed a full-stack web application using React Vite for the frontend, Golang for the backend, and MySQL for database management. This application was utilized in a live matchmaking event in Birmingham, showcasing my ability to deliver practical solutions.

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have developed strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills. I have worked independently and collaboratively on various projects, consistently praised for my attention to detail and ability to manage tasks from start to finish. I am now seeking a graduate role in software development where I can apply my technical skills and contribute to innovative projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Developer

Pinewood Technologies

Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year)

Gained hands-on experience fixing bugs and developing new features for Pinewood’s DMS website, progressing to complex debugging. Managed projects end-to-end: conducted investigations, estimations, created mockups, aligned with PDM, developed back-end/APIs, wrote SQL, tested with Postman, performed unit testing, and handled front-end tasks.

ASP.NET Core Razor Pages JavaScript SQL Git HTML CSS Web APIs Unit Testing Postman)C#Postman Debugging Visual Studio

Lab Demonstrator for Maths & Logic Module

University of Birmingham

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)

Collaborated with other teaching assistants to support students in understanding practice exercises, enhancing my teamwork and communication skills. Developed effective teaching strategies to make sessions interactive and engaging for classes of 40+ students, boosting my confidence in managing large groups.

Teamwork Communication Problem Solving

Software Engineer

BMG Research

Sep 2022 - Sep 2022 (0 months)

Learned key GitHub operations, including creating branches, committing changes, and managing pull requests with appropriate commit messages. Investigated a case study involving technical issues with Dialer call disconnections, identifying root causes and evaluating the company's current solutions and potential alternatives.

GitHub Critical Thinking Collaboration Communication Software Development Lifecycle

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Birmingham

BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year, Computer Science

2021 - 2025

Grade: First-Class Honours

Achieved First-Class Honours with an Excellence Scholarship. Completed modules in Data Structure & Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Full Stack Application Development, and Artificial Intelligence. Maintained a strong academic record throughout the program.

St. Constantine's International School

A-Levels & IGCSE's, Computer Science, Maths, Business

2017 - 2021

Achieved A-Levels in Computer Science (A*), Maths (A*), and Business (A*). Completed 8 IGCSE's with Distinction, including Maths and English. Demonstrated strong academic proficiency across various subjects.