Uzma Akbar
About Uzma Akbar
Uzma Akbar is a Software Developer with over 8 years of experience in application design, development, integration, and deployment, currently working at SiriusXM Canada and TELUS in Toronto.
Current Positions
Uzma Akbar is currently employed at SiriusXM Canada as a Senior Application Developer in the Toronto, Canada Area. In addition, she holds a position as a Software Developer at TELUS. Her responsibilities include application design, development, integration, and deployment, utilizing her expertise in various technologies and frameworks.
Previous Experience
Uzma Akbar has accumulated a wealth of experience from various roles in the IT industry. She served as a Sr. Developer at Scotiabank for 11 months in 2016. Before that, she was a Senior Software Developer/Consultant at Allstream in Toronto, ON, from 2011 to 2014. Her early career included a position as a Software Developer at Advanced Software Design Corporation in Richmond Hill, where she worked from 2009 to 2011.
Technical Expertise and Certifications
Uzma Akbar holds Sun certifications in Java (JCP) and Servlets/JSP (SCWCD), showcasing her proficiency in these areas. Her technical expertise spans numerous programming languages and technologies such as Oracle ADF, SOA, Web Services, JSP, Servlets, ASP, XML, JavaScript, and many more. Additionally, she possesses extensive experience with web development, database-driven websites, and J2EE architecture development.
Projects and Responsibilities
During her career, Uzma Akbar has been involved in significant projects. She developed the OCAP UI, a Single Page, In-Browser web application using the AngularJS framework. Furthermore, she worked on a RESTful-ish, Services Oriented Middleware component with Oracle Service Bus (OSB), leveraging the JSON data format to communicate with the Oracle Billing and Revenue Management system (BRM) for customer account and billing data.
Skills and Interpersonal Attributes
Uzma Akbar is known for her passion for learning new skills and her sociable personality. She is regarded as a team player with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Her technical skill set is complemented by her ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring successful project outcomes.