About

Highly motivated and detail-oriented Computer Science graduate. Experience in designing and building user-friendly interfaces for web and desktop applications. Committed to optimizing performance. and ensuring security in IT systems through strong analytical skills and knowledge of cybersecurity measures. Seeking an opportunity to utilize my skills and expertise in a challenging and dynamic. environment.

  • Phone: +1 313-462-9515
  • Email: edrees@wayne.edu
  • City: Detroit, MI

Interests

Software Development

Machine Learning

Computer Vision

Software Engineering

Simulation

Algorithms

Education

Masters in Computer Science

January 2023 - Present
Relevant Coursework
  • Computer Graphics
  • Microservices
  • Cyber Security

Java Full-Stack Developer Certification

Completed
  • 600+ hours of learning towards Java full stack development and Capstone Project
  • Gained practical experience of enterprise-level Java application development with Technologies such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, SQL

Bachelors in Computer Science

Completed
Relevant Coursework
  • Database Management Systems
  • Algorithms & Optimization for Big Data
  • Software Engineering

Associates in Computer Science

Completed
Relevant Coursework
  • Advanced Java
  • Programming Logic
  • SQL for Database Development

Certification

Cybersecurity Essentials

Software Development Fundamentals

Experience

Ford Motor Company

January 2024 - Current

Release Manager

  • Lead the release management process, coordinating software releases and updates for Ford.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth and efficient release cycle.
  • Manage version control, release notes, and documentation for each release.
  • Work closely with DevOps engineers to optimize CI/CD pipelines, leveraging automation to streamline deployment processes.
  • Manage version control, release notes, and documentation for each release.

Ford Motor Company

August 2023 - January 2024

DevOps Engineer

  • Construct and maintain CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient deployment of customer-facing platforms.
  • Identify and execute enhancements for existing CI/CD pipelines to optimize performance.
  • Monitor pipeline health, promptly troubleshooting and resolving deployment hindrances.
  • Actively engage in team rituals (stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint planning).
  • Develop solutions for extracting crucial performance metrics from CI/CD pipelines.
  • Implement tools and processes to ensure code meets project standards (unit tests, code analysis).

Best Wholesale

June 2020 - August 2023

IT Administrator

  • Managed and maintained IT systems and optimal performance and security, including hardware software and network infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot common problems with computer systems, interface with software vendors to resolve issues, and formulate solutions.
  • Implemented cybersecurity measures and conducted regular backups and disaster recovery testing to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks and ensure business continuity.

Project Destined | Kimco Realty Corporation

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

Commercial Real Estate Intern

  • Learned about valuation of an asset through a live real estate deal involving the development of a mixed-use asset in Seattle, Washington.
  • Developed strong public speaking skills by preparing and presenting an investment proposal to real estate professionals in several financial institutions and real estate firms.
  • Received 60+ hours of training on real estate fundamentals, property valuation, deal financing, financial modeling, and market research.
  • Worked with professionals at KIMCO Real Estate to build 10-year cash flow projections and sensitivity analysis based on various growth rates, hold periods, and exit cap rates.

Skills

Languages and Databases

Tools

Robotics

Contact

Location

Detroit ,MI

Social Profiles

Email

edrees@wayne.edu

Contact

+1 (313) 462-9515