Faizaan Qureshi
About Faizaan Qureshi
Faizaan Qureshi is a software developer with a background in Computer Science and Business Administration from the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, respectively. He currently works as a Software Engineer at Interac Corp. and co-founded Laurier Flow, while also developing backend infrastructure for an e-marketplace website.
Work at Interac
Faizaan Qureshi has been employed at Interac Corp. as a Software Developer since 2024. His role involves developing software solutions within a remote working environment based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His responsibilities include contributing to various projects that enhance the company's digital payment systems.
Current Roles and Startups
In addition to his position at Interac, Faizaan Qureshi serves as a Co-Founder at Laurier Flow since 2023. This venture operates remotely from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He is also engaged with a Stealth Startup as a Software Engineer, where he has been working since 2024. These roles highlight his commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship in the tech industry.
Education and Expertise
Faizaan Qureshi holds an Honours Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) from the University of Waterloo and an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Wilfrid Laurier University. His educational background equips him with a blend of technical and business acumen, enhancing his capabilities as a software developer.
Technical Skills and Development Experience
Faizaan Qureshi has expertise in full-stack development, proficient in technologies such as Next.js, TypeScript/JavaScript, and Java (Spring/SpringBoot). He has developed backend infrastructure for an e-marketplace website using Express.js and implemented image storage solutions using AWS S3 bucket and AWS SDK for node.js. His experience includes creating user authentication routes and managing user credentials with PostgreSQL.
Previous Experience at OMERS
Before his current roles, Faizaan Qureshi worked as a Software Engineer at OMERS for three months in 2023. His experience there contributed to his understanding of software development in a hybrid work environment, further enhancing his skills in the tech field.