Arteria AI

Full Stack Engineer

Tech Talk for Non-Developers

Simplifying Web 2.0 tech for Product Managers, Entrepreneurs, and Technical Recruiters so they can communicate more effectively with developers.

Founder

NextLeap

Leading the "Tech for PMs" cohort series. Course material includes:

Week 1 - Basic Terminology and Backend vs Frontend
Week 2 - Databases & APIs
Week 3 - System Design
Week 4 - Version Control & Deployment

Full cohort breakdown: https://nextleap.app/tech-for-PMs/fp/fswxx0pv47dipoar6d

Instructor

Getty Images

I spearheaded full-stack development for the Getty Images contributor portal, serving an extensive user base of over 1 million. Our project began by entirely revamping the frontend. Crucially, we maintained robust test coverage through a rigorous Test-Driven Development (TDD) approach.

On the backend, we crafted a versatile infrastructure. My substantial contributions encompassed the creation of both frontend and backend features. These included building functionalities for seamless contributor onboarding, facilitating image and video uploads, and orchestrating asset submissions. The latter involved navigating intricate metadata processes within our internal workflows.

In summary, my role in this project was pivotal in elevating the Getty Images contributor portal to new heights, utilizing leading-edge technologies and intricate backend systems to enhance user experiences and streamline asset management processes.

Senior Software Engineer

Klick

Full-stack development initiatives for mission-critical Intranet systems central to the daily functions of the world's largest independent life sciences commercialization partner. These projects encompassed the development of advanced Kanban and project management tools, as well as the seamless integration of the Intranet system into Slack, fostering more efficient communication and workflow coordination.

In addition to these key projects, I played a pivotal role in optimizing applicant tracking processes and enhancing the efficiency of new hire onboarding. These initiatives streamlined critical HR functions, ensuring a smoother recruitment and integration experience

Percy3D

PercyVites is a product of Percy3D, a video personalization company founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada.

Technical stack includes:

• AngularJS for the library that clients would use to seamlessly integrate our order flow
• Python using the Flask framework for building of the RESTful API
• Django for the client facing website
• Celery for scheduling and queuing of video rendering tasks
• Other technologies include: Gulp, Webpack, Git

Lead Developer

InstaRyde

InstaRyde is a peer to peer on-demand ride sharing app that puts a safe, reliable, and affordable ryde at your finger tips.

Co-Founder and CTO

Hak Studio

Hak Studio is fueled by the vision that technology will change the world for the better. Our goal is to work with our partners, use our expertise to break down technical barriers, and turn visions into a reality. Hak Studio works together with their partners to create web and mobile applications with stunning, easy to use user interfaces, and robust, scalable code. We focus on building long-term value as opposed to short-term projects.

Programming expertise include: Ruby, Python, PHP, Java, ASP.NET.
Design expertise include: UI/UX, Graphic Design, Icon Design.

Founder, Head of Growth

Loose Button

• Responsible for developing and maintaining Loose Button platform built on Python using the Django framework
• Collaborated with marketing, product and design team to ensure that projects are inline with company branding and growth strategy
• Mentored developers and provide meaningful and constructive feedback

Lead project to completely restructure company and brand, responsibilities included:

• Development of migration page for active members
• Migration scripts which transferred members over to new memberships
• Collaboration with design and marketing team on design and development  of new website
• New dashboards that allow members to easily access and update their information
• New features that allow our team to customize membership experience to each individual member eg. beauty profiles and feedback surveys
• Developed new internal tools to dramatically reduce the time for everyday tasks
• Created online product cards, allowing members to share experiences on the web
• Developed a scalable solution which allowed for company to launch in the United States

Tech Lead

Nspire Innovation Network

Responsible for all software and web development projects.

Director of Web Development

🚀 I demystify Web2 so PMs can build kick-ass products

Over the past decade, I have built products that support 1M+ users. 

Now it's my time to give back...

After watching my non-technical co-workers struggle to make sense of how apps are built, I decided to build Tech Talk for Non-Developers.

An online course and program that teaches Product Managers how apps are built, so they can:

✅ Write up technical requirements documents✍🏼
✅ Understand what their developers are saying/doing so they can create mutual respect and better relationships
✅ Communicate effectively with stakeholders 💬
✅ Visualize the end result 👁️
✅ Draw inspiration by understanding constraints 💡
✅ Bridge the gap between business and technology that is often left wide open 💼 🖥️

My views are very simple...

Technology should be understood by everyone!

It's extremely powerful...

But very simple to understand with a structured learning experience.

Currently training 100+ Product Managers and non-technical professionals at multiple billion-dollar tech companies.

The result?

✅ Clearer technical requirement documents
✅ No more developers waiting on PMs
✅ More confidence when communicating with developers and stakeholders

GO TO: https://nondevelopers.co

When I'm not teaching, I'm writing code 💻.

Specialize in React, Angular, Node.js, and Flutter.

Zeeshan Syed

Quadshift

Quadshift acquires and builds B2B software companies in a variety of vertical markets.

Founder & CEO

Shift Marketing

Shift Marketing is a direct marketing technology company founded in 2010. Shift currently serves thousands of clients in the automotive, real estate, higher education and non-profit industries across North America. 

As one of the fastest-growing Canadian companies (Canadian Business Magazine, Growth 500: 2018, 2019 and 2020), Shift Marketing utilizes its proprietary Shift One direct communication platform as an end-to-end solution for direct database communication. Shift prides itself on developing simple and intuitive user experiences and possessing uncompromising design standards.

A5 Capital

Entrepreneurial, growth-oriented investors looking to acquire and build your successful business.

Principal

Managed the successful take-over, renovation, operational turnaround and sale of the Templar Hotel, a boutique hotel in downtown Toronto. Sold to Serruya Private Equity in November 2016.

Interim General Manager - Templar Hotel

Sun Life Financial

With a $20 billion portfolio of corporate loans and private equity, 30+ investment professionals and over $4 billion in new debt transactions in 2013, Sun Life Private Fixed Income is the largest Canadian non-bank provider of private debt.

Investment Analyst, Middle Market Private Debt, Private Fixed Income

John is focused on seeking out and acquiring vertical market software companies that are complementary to the existing portfolio, finding opportunities in new industries selectively, and developing capabilities and leaders that can support the operating companies to ensure their long-term success.

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Zeeshan Syed

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