π Yawar Amin
About π Yawar Amin
Yawar Amin is a Lead in Software Engineering at OANDA, where he has worked since 2022. With a background in software development and a degree in Econometrics and Business Statistics from Monash University, he has held various engineering roles across multiple companies in Toronto.
Work at OANDA
Yawar Amin currently serves as the Lead, Software Engineering at OANDA, a position he has held since 2022. He previously worked as a Software Engineer at OANDA from 2019 to 2021. His role involves overseeing software development projects and leading a team to enhance customer experience through technology. Yawar's tenure at OANDA has allowed him to contribute significantly to the company's software engineering efforts in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining OANDA, Yawar Amin held various positions in software engineering. He worked at Architech as a Software Engineer for five months in 2017, followed by a year as a Senior Engineer at Publicis Sapient from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Scala Developer at Mediative from 2015 to 2017. His diverse experience in these roles has equipped him with a broad skill set in software development and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Yawar Amin studied at Monash University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business and Commerce with a focus on Econometrics and Business Statistics from 2005 to 2008. He also completed a Certificate of Professional Development in Database Administration at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2010 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in software development and data management.
Background in Accounting
Yawar Amin began his career as an Accounting Clerk at SGS, where he worked for four years from 2008 to 2012. This early experience in accounting provided him with foundational skills in financial management and analysis, which complement his technical expertise in software engineering.
Interests and Approach to Technology
Yawar Amin has a strong interest in delivering exceptional customer experiences through software development. He believes in having fun while exploring and developing new technologies. His approach includes asking focused questions to gain a better understanding of the business domain, which aids in creating effective software solutions.