Shifa Akbar
About Shifa Akbar
Shifa Akbar is a Lead Engineer specializing in Integrations at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in technical support and engineering roles across various companies, including Allens and HP, primarily in Melbourne, Australia.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Shifa Akbar serves as the Lead Engineer, Integrations at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing integration projects and ensuring seamless connectivity between systems. Her expertise contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's operations in the Greater Melbourne Area.
Previous Experience at Allens
Prior to her current role, Shifa Akbar worked at Allens for several years in various capacities. She served as a Systems Engineer from 2017 to 2021, and before that, she held the position of Senior User Support Specialist from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she worked as a Technical Support Analyst from 2013 to 2014, and as an HP Onsite Administrator from 2011 to 2013. Her tenure at Allens spanned a total of six years.
Experience at HP and Cisco
Shifa Akbar began her career at HP as a Technical Support Analyst from 2011 to 2013. During this time, she provided technical assistance and support to clients. Earlier, she worked at Cisco (Starent Networks) as a Member of Technical Staff in Quality Assurance for one year in 2007-2008. This experience laid the foundation for her technical skills in the field.
Education and Academic Background
Shifa Akbar holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Calicut, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and technical knowledge, essential for her career in technology and engineering.