Sahifa Shahid
About Sahifa Shahid
Sahifa Shahid is a Software Infrastructure Engineer currently employed at BioRender in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has previous experience as a Software Engineer at JamLabs Data Science, CleanSlate UV, and as a Software Developer at Ford Motor Company, and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
Work at BioRender
Sahifa Shahid currently serves as a Software Infrastructure Engineer at BioRender, a role she has held since 2022. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she contributes to the development and maintenance of the software infrastructure that supports BioRender's platform. Her work focuses on ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the software systems, which are essential for the company's mission to simplify the process of creating scientific diagrams.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining BioRender, Sahifa Shahid gained experience as a Software Engineer at JamLabs Data Science in 2021, where she worked for three months in Mississauga, Ontario. In 2020, she held positions as a Software Engineer at CleanSlate UV and as a Software Developer at Ford Motor Company, each for three months in Toronto and Kanata, Ontario, respectively. Additionally, she worked as an Engineering Associate at IKO North America in 2019 for three months in Brampton, Ontario.
Education and Expertise
Sahifa Shahid studied at the University of Waterloo, where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Mechanical Engineering. Her academic journey spanned five years, from 2018 to 2023. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her software engineering roles.
Background in Engineering
Sahifa Shahid has a diverse background in engineering, having worked in various roles that combine software development and engineering principles. Her experiences across multiple companies have equipped her with a broad skill set in software infrastructure and engineering practices, allowing her to adapt to different technical environments.