Babak Khalkhali Shandiz
About Babak Khalkhali Shandiz
Babak Khalkhali Shandiz is a Software Engineer II currently working at Canonical, where he develops JAAS and Livepatch. He has a strong background in software engineering, having previously held positions at Cafe Bazaar and MUROC, and has authored several VS Code extensions to improve developer productivity.
Work at Canonical
Currently, Babak Khalkhali Shandiz holds the position of Software Engineer II at Canonical, a role he has occupied since 2023. He works remotely from the United Kingdom. His responsibilities include the development of JAAS (Juju as a Service) and Livepatch, which are key components in Canonical's software offerings. His work contributes to enhancing the functionality and reliability of Canonical's services.
Previous Experience at Cafe Bazaar
Babak Khalkhali Shandiz worked at Cafe Bazaar from 2020 to 2022, where he held multiple roles. He served as a Senior Software Engineer for two years, focusing on software development. In addition, he worked as a Technical Interviewer for one year, assessing candidates for technical positions. He also contributed as a Research and Development Engineer for one year, engaging in innovative projects to improve the company's offerings.
Education and Expertise
Babak Khalkhali Shandiz has a strong educational background in engineering. He studied at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 2007 to 2011, followed by a Master's degree in the same field from 2011 to 2014. Earlier, he completed his studies at Malek-e-Ashtar College-Preparatory School, focusing on Mathematics and Physics Science from 2006 to 2007.
Contributions to Developer Tools
Babak Khalkhali Shandiz has authored several Visual Studio Code extensions aimed at enhancing developer productivity. Notable extensions include 'Go Test Suite Support', 'Charmcraft IDE', and 'Rockcraft IDE'. These tools are designed to streamline development processes and improve the overall user experience for developers using Visual Studio Code.
Experience at MUROC
Before his tenure at Cafe Bazaar, Babak Khalkhali Shandiz worked as a Software Engineer at MUROC (Mashhad Urban Railway Operation Company) from 2015 to 2017. In this role, he contributed to software development projects that supported urban railway operations in Mashhad, Khorasan, Iran.