Umair Arif
About Umair Arif
Umair Arif is an Information Technology Analyst currently working for the Government of Canada in Ottawa, with a background that includes roles as a Business Analyst and Taxonomy Engineer. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Master's degree in Computer Science, and has experience in various technical areas including Agile methodologies, version control systems, and algorithm design.
Work at Government of Canada
Currently, Umair Arif serves as an Information Technology Analyst at the Government of Canada. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to various IT projects and initiatives in the Ottawa, Canada Area. His role involves analyzing and implementing technology solutions to enhance government operations.
Previous Experience in Information Technology
Umair Arif has a diverse background in information technology. He worked as a Business Analyst at Triple M Housing in Lethbridge, Alberta, from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as a Taxonomy Engineer at Etilize in Karachi for one year from 2010 to 2011. His experience also includes roles as a Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Lethbridge.
Educational Background
Umair Arif holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from NED University of Engineering and Technology, completed from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science from The University of Lethbridge, which he completed in 2016.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Umair possesses strong technical skills in various areas of information technology. He is familiar with Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, and utilizes tools such as JIRA for project management. His expertise includes designing and implementing approximation algorithms for optimization problems and working with version control systems like Git. He also has experience with operating systems such as Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS) and is knowledgeable in Elasticsearch and REST API design tools.
Internships and Early Career
Umair Arif began his career with internships in Pakistan, including a position as an Internee (Engineering) at the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority in 2009 and as a Marketing Internee at Pakistan State Oil Company (PSO) for one month. These early experiences laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the field of information technology.