Gemma Hassan
About Gemma Hassan
Gemma Hassan is an iOS Engineer with extensive experience in software development, currently working at Arity since 2021 and previously at Allstate Northern Ireland for 16 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Science in Software Development from Queen's University Belfast.
Work at Arity
Gemma Hassan has been employed at Arity as an iOS Engineer since 2021. In this role, she operates within an XP/Agile environment, focusing on mobile application development. Her responsibilities include utilizing her expertise in React and Java/Spring Boot to contribute to various projects. Gemma's experience in software engineering allows her to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Current Role at Allstate Northern Ireland
Gemma Hassan has worked at Allstate Northern Ireland as a Full Stack Developer since 2008. With 16 years of experience in this role, she is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her work involves the migration of a codebase from Angular to React, specifically for a life insurance quotation system. This project highlights her ability to adapt to new technologies and frameworks while maintaining the integrity of existing systems.
Education and Expertise
Gemma Hassan studied at Queen's University Belfast, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English from 2004 to 2008. She later pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Software Development at the same institution from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she completed her early education at Glenlola Collegiate School, achieving a BA in English from 1997 to 2004, and attended Bangor Central Primary School from 1990 to 1997. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both technical and communication skills.
Technical Skills and Frameworks
In her current positions, Gemma Hassan utilizes various technologies and frameworks. She is proficient in React, which she employs during her work on mobile applications and web development. Additionally, she uses Java and Spring Boot in her projects, demonstrating her versatility as a developer. Her experience in both front-end and back-end development allows her to contribute to comprehensive software solutions.