Alysha Arshad

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About Alysha Arshad

key skills:· In depth awareness of Software engineering practises as part of my role within a Dev crew, demonstrating my effectiveness as a team player· Excellent problem-solving skills as my role at Microsoft requires me to build innovative solutions end-to-end for business problems.· Strong ability to network by engaging and build relationships with people regardless of background or ability.·Exceptional communication skills whilst planning and carrying out coding sprints with customers from different parts of the business, not limited to conducting architectural design sessions and communicating with account teams from multiple countries.·Experience designing and implementing system features ranging from DevOps to scalable data pipelines ·Well-rounded interpersonal skills demonstrated whilst proctoring/mentoring teams of engineers from various background through challenges to build skills in Machine Learning and infrastructure using Terraform·Complete knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access· Adept programming skills in Python and Java, with experience in Golang, C# and JavaScript and an aptitude to learn coding languages quickly.·Specialising in AI and Machine Learning with a focus on Natural Language Processing during my role as Software Development Engineer at Microsoft.· Naturally capable of managing time effectively, as I have had multiple customer engagements running simultaneously and have been able to deliver successfully.· Strong data science skills having produced Machine Learning solutions for multiple organisations worldwide.· Advocated Women in Tech in multiple events to large audiences such as being keynote speaker at the Female Leaders in Tech with NatWest’s Innovation Lab· Keen to learn new skills and build on knowledge of technology in any area of the field. · Received a first in my dissertation where I created a robot that can be controlled remotely through a maze using brainwaves. · Advanced to intermediate understanding of Arabic, German and French.