🚀 About
Hello there! 👋 I'm Elias Fatine, a dedicated and creative student software engineer currently attending the University of Ottawa. With a love for coding and problem-solving, I'm on a mission to work on innovative solutions that make a difference.
🎓 Education
Degree: Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
School: University of Ottawa
📍 Ottawa, ON, Canada
📆 09/2022 - 04/2026
Awards: Xerox Canada Inc. Scholarship, uOttawa Merit Scholarship 2020/2021, uOttawa Engineering Scholarship
Relevant Coursework: Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Data Structures & Algorithms, Databases, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Design & Analysis of Algorithms, Advanced Programming Concepts in C++
Extracurriculars: Director of Development at the uOttawa Telfer Business Technology Association
🌟 Work Experience
Junior Developer - Microsoft Stack / Azure / D365
📍 Ottawa, ON, Canada
🏢 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
📆 May 2024 - Present
- Developed custom Dynamics 365 plugins and middleware using C#, .Net Core, and Azure Functions, improving CRM infrastructure efficiency.
- Optimized SQL database management in Azure and Dynamics 365, ensuring seamless integration and performance enhancements.
- Contributed to front-end development for CMHC’s CRM platform, improving usability and meeting client requirements.
Software Testing & Quality Assurance Intern
📍 Ottawa, ON, Canada
🏢 Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (Government of Canada)
📆 January 2024 - May 2024
- Worked in an Agile environment, engaging in bi-weekly sprint planning and Scrum ceremonies.
- Conducted quality assurance, regression testing, and user acceptance testing for the ServiceNow platform.
- Assisted in ServiceNow development and testing using JavaScript, enhancing system functionalities based on client needs.
💻 Project Highlights
Grimpeur Cycling Club (SEG 2105: Software Engineering)
📆 09/2023 - 12/2023
- Developed an Android application to manage cycling club participants efficiently.
- Utilized Android Studio, Firebase, and SQLite to store and manage data securely.
- Implemented the application using Java and XML, employing Git for version control.
Harvard University CS50 (Introduction to Artificial Intelligence)
📆 12/2023 - 05/2024
- Studied core AI concepts, including neural networks, search algorithms, and machine learning through hands-on coursework.
Microsoft Azure OpenAI Hackathon
📆 06/2024 - Present
- Led the development of an AI-powered chatbot using Azure OpenAI tools, reducing document retrieval time by 35%.
- Enhanced chatbot intelligence to establish connections within large datasets stored on CMHC’s SharePoint platform.
🚀 Skills & Interests
| Category | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Languages | Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, SQL, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, C/C++, Go, Rust |
| Spoken Languages | Fluent in both English and French |
| Technologies | Git, React, Linux, MongoDB, Spring, Bash, SQL, IntelliJ, Visual Studio, Node.js, Eclipse, Next.js, Postman, Azure, Azure DevOps |
🎸 Hobbies
Outside of programming, I enjoy snowboarding during the winter, listening to music (you can view my most listened to albums here), playing on my guitar, and watching good TV shows. I am passionate about everything related to technology, but I am also equally passionate about living life to the fullest!
🤝 Let's Connect!
I would love to contribute using my skills that I've gained throughout the years to exciting projects and new opportunities. If you're looking for a dedicated and hardworking person, let's connect and discuss how I can bring value to you and your team.
I am looking forward to the possibility of collaborating with new people and being involved in something exciting! 🚀