Taha Hussain
About Taha Hussain
Taha Hussain is a Software Developer 2 at Intact, where he has worked since 2017, specializing in Java back-end development. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from McMaster University and has experience with various technologies including Spring Boot and Angular 4.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Taha Hussain has been employed at Intact Financial Corporation as a Software Developer 2 since 2017. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, particularly within the ECM team, which focuses on enterprise content management systems provided by IBM. His experience at Intact spans over seven years, during which he has specialized in Java back-end development and support.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Intact, Taha Hussain worked at HSBC Retail Banking and Wealth Management as a Back End Software Developer for five months in 2016. He also completed a three-month traineeship at FDM Group in Toronto. These roles provided him with foundational experience in software development and exposure to various technologies.
Education and Expertise
Taha Hussain earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from McMaster University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His educational background has equipped him with a strong understanding of engineering principles, which he applies in his software development career. He has also achieved a certificate for Java training, reinforcing his expertise in Java back-end development.
Technical Skills and Technologies
Taha Hussain has experience with key technologies such as Spring Boot, Git Hub, Selenium, Mockito, and Angular 4. He specializes in Java back-end development and support, and he actively engages with external references like Reddit, newsletters, and Stack Overflow to stay updated in the field. He also utilizes resources like 'Pragmatic Programmer', 'Cracking the Coding Interview', and 'Design Patterns' to enhance his skills.
Career Aspirations
Taha Hussain aims to transition into full-stack web development. His ongoing engagement with various technologies and commitment to professional development indicate a proactive approach to expanding his skill set in the software development field.