Mohammed Istiaq Ullah (Istiaq)
About Mohammed Istiaq Ullah (Istiaq)
Mohammed Istiaq Ullah, known as Istiaq, is a Technical Lead at DOZR in Kitchener, Ontario, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in software engineering and full stack development, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo.
Work at DOZR
Mohammed Istiaq Ullah has been serving as a Technical Lead at DOZR since 2022. In this role, he leads the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team, focusing on maintaining high availability and resource efficiency for all cloud services. His responsibilities include overseeing the performance of cloud infrastructure and ensuring that systems operate smoothly. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Software Engineer at DOZR from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing the company's technological capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Mohammed completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, studying from 2016 to 2020. His educational background provided him with a solid foundation in software development and engineering principles. Additionally, he attended Sunshine Grammar School and College, where he studied Computer Science from 2009 to 2015. His expertise includes building resilient data pipelines utilizing Kafka and monitoring cloud services with Dynatrace.
Background
Before joining DOZR, Mohammed gained practical experience through internships. He worked as a Full Stack Developer Intern at EMAGIN for three months in 2018, where he developed skills in both front-end and back-end technologies. In 2017, he also served as a Backend Developer Intern at EMAGIN, further enhancing his programming capabilities. His internships contributed to his understanding of software development processes and teamwork in a professional environment.
Achievements
During his tenure at DOZR, Mohammed has streamlined various processes, including Supplier ERP, online transactions, and fulfillments. His leadership in the SRE team has been crucial in ensuring the uptime of cloud services. He has utilized his technical skills to enhance the performance and reliability of systems, contributing to the overall efficiency of the organization.