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Senior software engineer with 9+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, user-centered digital products at Shopify, Autodesk, Genetec, and CGI. Proven ability to partner with design, product, and business teams to build cohesive experiences across diverse service lines. Translates complex technical and business requirements into clean, intuitive interfaces that build trust with both consumers and enterprise stakeholders. Leads cross-functional projects from concept to launch, combining rapid prototyping, visual storytelling, and modern front-end technologies to deliver polished, brand-consistent experiences under aggressive deadlines.…Senior software engineer with 9+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, user-centered digital products at Shopify, Autodesk, Genetec, and CGI. Proven ability to partner with design, product, and business teams to build cohesive experiences across diverse service lines. Translates complex technical and business requirements into clean, intuitive interfaces that build trust with both consumers and enterprise stakeholders. Leads cross-functional projects from concept to launch, combining rapid prototyping, visual storytelling, and modern front-end technologies to deliver polished, brand-consistent experiences under aggressive deadlines.

Faisal Manan

Software Engineer, Front-End Developer, Web Developer, +2

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Senior software engineer with 9+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, user-centered digital products at Shopify, Autodesk, Genetec, and CGI. Proven ability to partner with design, product, and business teams to build cohesive experiences across diverse service lines. Translates complex technical and business requirements into clean, intuitive interfaces that build trust with both consumers and enterprise stakeholders. Leads cross-functional projects from concept to launch, combining rapid prototyping, visual storytelling, and modern front-end technologies to deliver polished, brand-consistent experiences under aggressive deadlines.…Senior software engineer with 9+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, user-centered digital products at Shopify, Autodesk, Genetec, and CGI. Proven ability to partner with design, product, and business teams to build cohesive experiences across diverse service lines. Translates complex technical and business requirements into clean, intuitive interfaces that build trust with both consumers and enterprise stakeholders. Leads cross-functional projects from concept to launch, combining rapid prototyping, visual storytelling, and modern front-end technologies to deliver polished, brand-consistent experiences under aggressive deadlines.

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Senior software engineer with 9+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, user-centered digital products at Shopify, Autodesk, Genetec, and CGI. Proven ability to partner with design, product, and business teams to build cohesive experiences across diverse service lines.

Translates complex technical and business requirements into clean, intuitive interfaces that build trust with both consumers and enterprise stakeholders. Leads cross-functional projects from concept to launch, combining rapid prototyping, visual storytelling, and modern front-end technologies to deliver polished, brand-consistent experiences under aggressive deadlines.

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Senior Software Engineer at Shopify

August 1, 2022 - Present

Led the design and implementation of a component library to standardize the visual language across multiple internal tools, ensuring a cohesive brand presentation for merchants and partners. Collaborated with product and design teams to translate brand guidelines into scalable front-end patterns, improving consistency and reducing time-to-market. Championed accessibility best practices, ensuring interfaces met WCAG standards, and mentored junior engineers on design systems and code quality. Drove adoption of a new design framework across product teams aligned to business goals to enhance merchant trust and satisfaction. Architected a theming system for rapid merchant dashboard customization, enabling partners to align product presentation with their own visual identity. Conducted design reviews using A/B test data to refine UI elements and improve conversion rates, and facilitated cross-team workshops to define a unified design language bridging engineering and design.

Senior Software Engineer at Autodesk

June 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022

Spearheaded a redesign of a flagship web application, modernizing the interface to reflect a professional, credible brand image for enterprise clients. Partnered with brand and marketing teams to develop a design system used in pitch decks and client-facing materials. Implemented a modular front-end architecture using React and TypeScript to deliver brand-aligned features while maintaining high performance. Collaborated with UX researchers to analyze feedback and iterate toward a more intuitive and calming experience for users in high-stress environments. Led a cross-functional initiative to streamline the intake process using visual cues and progress indicators to reduce friction. Introduced dynamic theming so business units could tailor dashboards to improve brand alignment across product suites. Optimized rendering performance of complex data visualizations for smooth interactions during client demos and executive presentations, and presented design rationale and technical trade-off

Software Engineer at Genetec

September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018

Built high-performance front-end features for a security platform, focusing on clear visual hierarchy and intuitive interactions to enhance user trust. Implemented pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces with designers while maintaining brand consistency across desktop and mobile clients. Developed reusable UI components and maintained a living style guide to enable rapid prototyping and unified branding across product lines. Integrated analytics to track user behavior and refine visual design and usability in critical workflows. Collaborated with backend engineers to ensure smooth data delivery and rendering for a seamless, professional client experience. Participated in design sprints to ideate and prototype new features, translating concepts into working code aligned with strategic brand objectives, and mentored junior developers on front-end best practices and design systems to elevate team design acumen.

Software Engineer at CGI

September 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015

Supported development of enterprise web applications, ensuring deliverables adhered to client brand guidelines and visual standards. Collaborated with business analysts and designers to gather requirements and translate them into functional, visually appealing interfaces. Contributed to technical documentation and design specifications to support consistent implementation across teams. Assisted in rollout of a rebranding initiative across multiple client portals, refreshing visual assets while preserving usability. Participated in code reviews and testing to uphold quality and consistency and reinforced a culture of attention to detail.