Farzad Qasim
User Interface Engineer with over 6 years of strong industry experience, passionate about building efficient, reusable front end abstractions and systems. I have a strong technical background, combined with proven design skill. I am extremely detail oriented and strive for pixel perfect implementation. I have an expert knowledge of web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, XML and Javascript. Aside for unmistakable passion for elegant and intuitive user interfaces, I have effective verbal and written communication skill and ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of people.
Academia
MSc MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS
September 2007 - July 2008TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
College Green Dublin 2, IrelandBSc COMPUTER SCIENCE & SOFTWARE ENG
September 2002 - July 2007NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, MAYNOOTH
Maynooth Co. Kildare, IrelandExperience
HAVAS LYNX
June 2012 - PresentFRONT END DEVELOPER
I play a crucial role in a team of 12 developing iPad and iPhone applications. My tasks range from developing HTML/JS frameworks, creating prototypes to devising solutions that enhance user experience. HTML5, CSS3, JS
COGNITIVE SOLUTIONS
July 2008 - October 2011USER INTERFACE ENGINEER
My roles ranged from communicating concepts for the worlds leading brands to developing elegant and intuitive user interfaces using the latest technologies and platforms. HTML5, CSS3, JS, PHP, SQL, XML
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
June 2007 - May 2008FRONT END DEVELOPER / DESIGNER
My tasks involved designing websites and documenting visual system to producing pixel perfect flash banners featured on various global websites and shop kiosks. HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, SQL, XML, ActionScript
IRISH RESEARCH COUNCIL
June 2006 - April 2007USER INTERFACE ENGINEER
Acting as the lead interface designer and developer, I brought the 'Strangers to Citizens' project featured in the 'National Library of Ireland' to life. I was involved in designing and developing the user interaction. HTML, CSS, MXML, ActionScript
INTEL CORPORATION LTD
March 2005 - April 2006AUTOMATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER
I worked as an engineer implementing in house platforms and applications that improved daily operational performances. These included hardware maintenance, asset registration and stock management tools. HTML, CSS, XML, PHP
Hobbies
I'm highly self motivated and enjoy working on a variety of personal projects from apps and plugins to illustrations, posters and t-shirt designs. I enjoy reading design books and blogs. I'm an avid music listener who participates a lot in film photography and likes to run. I enjoy watching movies and consider myself to be a flick lover. I dabble a bit in gaming, mostly Street Fighter 4 on the Xbox 360.
