Sarah Al Ashwal
About Sarah Al Ashwal
Sarah Al Ashwal is a Full Stack Developer at TELUS with a background in network engineering and teaching, holding a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Geneva.
Current Role at TELUS
Sarah Al Ashwal currently holds the position of Full Stack Developer at TELUS. In this role, she is responsible for both backend and frontend development, applying her comprehensive skills in web application development. Sarah enjoys the challenge of solving puzzles through code, highlighting her passion for building interactive and robust web applications.
Previous Experience at CYBERNETIQ
In 2021, Sarah worked as a Full Stack Developer for CYBERNETIQ in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Her tenure lasted for five months, during which she contributed to various projects involving the development and maintenance of web applications. This role further honed her skills in both frontend and backend technologies.
Background in Network Engineering
Before transitioning to full stack development, Sarah worked as a Network Engineer (System Administrator) at the Public Telecom Company in Sana'a, Yemen. Her role spanned from 2012 to 2013, involving the management and administration of network systems. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in network engineering and systems administration.
Teaching and Academic Roles
Sarah has a history of contributing to academic institutions. From 2010 to 2011, she served as an Instructor at Lebanese International University (LIU Yemen), and prior to that, she was a Teaching Assistant at Sana'a University's College of Engineering from 2009 to 2010. In these roles, she enjoyed discussing and teaching code, focusing on the interaction between its parts.
Educational Qualifications
Sarah holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Geneva, which she completed from 2014 to 2017. Despite the challenge of taking 50% of her courses in French, a language she did not previously speak, she graduated with a GPA-A. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer and Control Engineering from Sana'a University, completed over five years from 2004 to 2009.
Full Stack Developer Bootcamp
Sarah further enhanced her technical skills by completing a Full Stack Developer bootcamp at Lighthouse Labs, which involved rigorous 12-hour workdays. The bootcamp provided her with intensive training and hands-on experience in various web development technologies, preparing her for advanced roles in full stack development.
Volunteer Work Teaching Programming
Sarah has demonstrated a commitment to community service by volunteering to teach kids the Scratch programming language during the summer. This initiative allowed her to share her knowledge and foster an interest in programming among young learners, showcasing her dedication to education and mentorship.