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    \profile{
        Passionate Tech Professional devoted to perpetual growth. Enthusiastic about Web and Cloud-Native Technologies. Experienced in functional programming and eager to explore diverse domains. Proven track record in collaborative and self-directed work environments.
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        \namesection{Zain}{Amjad}{Software Engineer | Node.js, React}

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            \href{mailto:zainamjad68@yahoo.com}{zainamjad68@yahoo \faEnvelopeSquare} \\
            \href{tel:+923228476109}{+92 322 8476109 \faPhoneSquare} \\
            \href{https://zainamjad68.github.io}{zainamjad.github.io \faGlobe}
            \href{https://github.com/ZainAmjad68}{ZainAmjad68 \faGithubSquare} \\
            \href{https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-amjad/}{zain-amjad \faLinkedinSquare} \\
            \href{https://twitter.com/za1namjad}{za1namjad \faTwitterSquare} \\
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\section{Education} 
\subsection{\href{https://itu.edu.pk}{ITU}}
\descript{BS in Computer Science}
\location{August 2021 | Lahore, PKT}
Top 15\% of Class \\
\location{ Cum. GPA: 1.7 (3.34/4.0 US) \\
Major GPA: 1.57 (3.62/4.0 US)}
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\coursework{Coursework}{
    \href{https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K9GlgDdR0bwL3Z7ouMxL4KKZBACTLO4M/view?usp=sharing}{Pattern Recognition} \\
    \href{https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qu6CUrSwmAqugVoArHQ-M0uMXF62N4kP/view?usp=sharing}{System Design Lab} \\
    \href{https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TboKc_kvVCZVZkw_kllp6bd63-0ALWOu/view?usp=sharing}{Artificial Intelligence} \\
    \href{https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fTBLmmdX1IgOPYOjce7cnk783sy2GLLd/view?usp=sharing}{Information Security} \\
    \href{https://github.com/OASHAH/group16_project}{Software Design Patterns} \\
    \href{https://github.com/ZainAmjad68/notes_manager}{Database Systems} \\
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\section{Skills}
\subsection{Programming}
\location{Over 5000 lines:}
\textbf{JavaScript} \textbullet{} \textbf{Node.js} \textbullet{} \textbf{SQL} \textbullet{} \textbf{Python} \\
\textbf{AWS Lambda} \textbullet{} Express \textbullet{} CSS/HTML \\
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\location{Over 1000 lines:}
\textbf{React} \textbullet{} \textbf{TypeScript} \textbullet{} \textbf{Next.js} \textbullet{} C++ \textbullet{} \textbf{EJS/PUG} \textbullet{} Tailwind \textbullet{} Shell \textbullet{} YAML\\
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\location{Familiar:}
AngularJs \textbullet{} PHP \textbullet{} \textbf{Android} \textbullet{} \LaTeX\
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\subsection{Tools}
\location{Over 1000 hours:}
\textbf{AWS} \textbullet{} \textbf{GitHub Actions} \textbullet{} Git \textbullet{} Jira \\ 
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\location{Over 100 hours:}
\textbf{Travis} \textbullet{} Docker \textbullet{} \textbf{OAuth2} \textbullet{} Postman \\
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\location{Familiar:}
\textbf{Ansible} \textbullet{} Kubernetes \textbullet{} Matlab \textbullet{} RStudio
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\section{Open Source Work}
\smallhead{\href{https://github.com/ZainAmjad68/pr-scan-and-warn}{Scan and Warn}}
A Tool to flag destructive terms in a PR.\\
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\smallhead{\href{https://github.com/ZainAmjad68/eslint-plugin-careaxiom}{Custom ESLint Rules}}
Utility to configure bespoke ESLint rules.\\
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\smallhead{\href{https://dataplug.itu.edu.pk/}{DataPlug}}
Drag and Drop Platform to create Apps.\\
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\section{Experience}
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\runsubsection{\href{https://caremerge.com}{CareMerge}}
\descript{|  Software Engineer }
\location{July 2021 – Present | CA, USA (Remote)}
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\textbullet{} Engineered a \textbf{Multi-layered ETL} system, making external data integrations 44\% faster.\\
\textbullet{} Developed \textbf{'Enterprise Reporting'} module, delivering actionable insights to customers. \\
\textbullet{} Created An Event-driven \textbf{PDF Compression Service}, reducing server strain by 17\%. \\
\textbullet{} Ensured cross-platform data consistency post-merger with a \textbf{real-time Sync} Tool. \\
\textbullet{} Reduced App loadup time by \textbf{36\%} - through \textbf{Caching} and optimizing \textbf{Queries}. \\
\textbullet{} Integrated with RealPage, enhancing customer \textbf{transactions data accessibility}. \\
\textbullet{} Built a \textbf{micro-service utilizing TELS API} for in-house management of Work Orders. \\
\textbullet{} Migrated sections of the \textbf{monolithic architecture to the Cloud}, cutting €2k in AWS monthly costs via on-demand app execution. \\
\textbullet{} Configured organization-wide \textbf{CI/CD pipelines} for enhanced operational efficiency.
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\runsubsection{\href{https://ocloudsolutions.net}{OCloudSolutions}}
\descript{|  Junior Developer }
\location{February 2021 – July 2021 | Lahore, PKT}
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\textbullet{} Collaborated on legacy App refactoring, improving code and boosting stability by 25\%. \\ 
\textbullet{} Developed a \textbf{feature to display customized Tooltips} for a client's enterprise App. \\
\textbullet{} Created a \textbf{Salesforce App} with Apex + Lightning Components for custom Dashboards. \\
\textbullet{} Converted a \textbf{micro-service to TypeScript} for better collaboration and type checking.
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\section{Projects}
\mediumhead{\href{https://github.com/ZainAmjad68/ai-language-buddy}{AI Language Buddy}}
\descript{| OpenAI, NLP, Interactive Learning}
A \textbf{chat bot that uses AI} to help you \textbf{learn new languages} at your own pace and in your own style. Offers versatile Conversation Modes and Real-Time Translation. Still a Work in Progress.
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\mediumhead{\href{https://github.com/ZainAmjad68/test-coverage-annotate}{Test Coverage Annotator}}
\descript{| Open Source, GitHub Actions}
An intuitive \textbf{alternative to Coveralls}. Scans through the changes of a Pull Request and Highlights places that were left uncovered by test cases.
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\mediumhead{\href{https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bTSE1vvFoGo8QWtioDGAHJx9pWuKofeb/view?usp=drive_link}{TileVisPro: Visual Tile Management Platform}}
\descript{| FYP}
Developed a 3D Room Planner for selecting tiles, enhancing user experience by visualizing tile designs in rooms. Also, Created a Shop Owner portal to streamline inventory management, invoicing, and customer tile orders.
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\section{Certifications} 
\conservmediumhead{\href{https://coursera.org/verify/professional-cert/JAS2VRSQGS8F}{IBM DevOps and SE Professional}}
| 13 Courses, 7 months approx.\\
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\conservmediumhead{\href{https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-solutions-architect-associate/}{AWS Certified Solution Architect}}
| Ongoing Pursuit, expected early 2024.\\
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\conservmediumhead{\href{https://www.theodinproject.com/paths/full-stack-javascript}{The Odin Project: Full Stack JavaScript}}
| 145 lessons, React + Node.js.\\
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\conservmediumhead{\href{https://coursera.org/verify/AZF4TN5SWYEN}{Google Data Analytics Professional}}
| 8 courses, 4 months approx.\\
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\conservmediumhead{\href{https://coursera.org/verify/LMYWP8WPNSMX}{Sustainable Software Development}}
| Eco-conscious Coding Practices.\\
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