Afreen Aliya
About Afreen Aliya
Afreen Aliya is a Senior Software Developer at Wealthsimple with extensive experience in software development and mentorship roles.
Professional Experience at Wealthsimple
Afreen Aliya currently holds the position of Senior Software Developer at Wealthsimple, a financial technology company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, since 2023. Previously, she served as Software Developer II from 2022 to 1970 and as a Software Developer from 2020 to 2022. In her roles at Wealthsimple, she has been involved in various software development projects, contributing to the company's mission of making financial services accessible and straightforward for everyone.
Previous Roles in Software Development
Before joining Wealthsimple, Afreen Aliya was a Software Developer at DRW from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as a Software Developer Intern at Genetec from 2016 to 2017. Throughout these roles, she gained valuable experience in software development, coding practices, and project management, enriching her expertise in the tech industry.
Teaching and Mentoring Positions
Afreen Aliya has also contributed to the academic community through various teaching and mentoring roles. She was a Mentor at Udacity from 2019 to 2020, assisting students in their learning journey. At McGill University, she served as an SSMU Mini Course Instructor for Introduction to Programming in 2019 and a Grader for multiple courses, including Math 240 and Math 315, between 2016 and 2019. These experiences reflect her dedication to knowledge-sharing and education in the field of computer science.
Educational Background and Achievements
Afreen Aliya holds a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completed in 2023. She also achieved a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Computer Engineering from McGill University. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and advanced computer science concepts.
Internships and Early Career
Afreen Aliya's early career includes several internships and roles that laid the groundwork for her professional development. She was a Senior Analyst Intern at CPP Investment Board for three months in 2018 and a Telecom Analyst Intern at Gildan in 2017. Additionally, she worked as a Research Intern, Annual Giving Work Study Assistant, and Web and Marketing Support at McGill University from 2015 to 2018. These positions helped her gain diverse experience and insights into different aspects of the tech and finance industries.