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Hi there! I’m Ashiq Alibhai, a results-driven Agile web and API developer with 18+ years of C# development experience and 5+ years of Java experience. I’ve led cross-functional teams to deliver robust software for diverse clients and enterprise environments, with a strong track record in architecting scalable systems, improving process efficiency, and mentoring teammates. I thrive on turning complex requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions and enjoy building reusable components that boost team productivity. I specialize in agile process improvement, technical debt management, and robust test automation. My work typically centers on designing microservices and cloud-based architectures (Azure and AWS), integrating with Microsoft Graph and enterprise APIs, and elevating CI/CD through automated testing and streamlined deployments. I’m passionate about quality, security, and helping teams ship high-quality features on time while growing their capabilities and confidence.…Hi there! I’m Ashiq Alibhai, a results-driven Agile web and API developer with 18+ years of C# development experience and 5+ years of Java experience. I’ve led cross-functional teams to deliver robust software for diverse clients and enterprise environments, with a strong track record in architecting scalable systems, improving process efficiency, and mentoring teammates. I thrive on turning complex requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions and enjoy building reusable components that boost team productivity. I specialize in agile process improvement, technical debt management, and robust test automation. My work typically centers on designing microservices and cloud-based architectures (Azure and AWS), integrating with Microsoft Graph and enterprise APIs, and elevating CI/CD through automated testing and streamlined deployments. I’m passionate about quality, security, and helping teams ship high-quality features on time while growing their capabilities and confidence.

Ashiq Alibhai

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Hi there! I’m Ashiq Alibhai, a results-driven Agile web and API developer with 18+ years of C# development experience and 5+ years of Java experience. I’ve led cross-functional teams to deliver robust software for diverse clients and enterprise environments, with a strong track record in architecting scalable systems, improving process efficiency, and mentoring teammates. I thrive on turning complex requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions and enjoy building reusable components that boost team productivity. I specialize in agile process improvement, technical debt management, and robust test automation. My work typically centers on designing microservices and cloud-based architectures (Azure and AWS), integrating with Microsoft Graph and enterprise APIs, and elevating CI/CD through automated testing and streamlined deployments. I’m passionate about quality, security, and helping teams ship high-quality features on time while growing their capabilities and confidence.…Hi there! I’m Ashiq Alibhai, a results-driven Agile web and API developer with 18+ years of C# development experience and 5+ years of Java experience. I’ve led cross-functional teams to deliver robust software for diverse clients and enterprise environments, with a strong track record in architecting scalable systems, improving process efficiency, and mentoring teammates. I thrive on turning complex requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions and enjoy building reusable components that boost team productivity. I specialize in agile process improvement, technical debt management, and robust test automation. My work typically centers on designing microservices and cloud-based architectures (Azure and AWS), integrating with Microsoft Graph and enterprise APIs, and elevating CI/CD through automated testing and streamlined deployments. I’m passionate about quality, security, and helping teams ship high-quality features on time while growing their capabilities and confidence.

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Hi there! I’m Ashiq Alibhai, a results-driven Agile web and API developer with 18+ years of C# development experience and 5+ years of Java experience. I’ve led cross-functional teams to deliver robust software for diverse clients and enterprise environments, with a strong track record in architecting scalable systems, improving process efficiency, and mentoring teammates. I thrive on turning complex requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions and enjoy building reusable components that boost team productivity.

I specialize in agile process improvement, technical debt management, and robust test automation. My work typically centers on designing microservices and cloud-based architectures (Azure and AWS), integrating with Microsoft Graph and enterprise APIs, and elevating CI/CD through automated testing and streamlined deployments. I’m passionate about quality, security, and helping teams ship high-quality features on time while growing their capabilities and confidence.

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Work Experience

Technical Lead at Shared Services Canada

March 1, 2025 - Present

Led design and implementation of a modernized cloud-based dev/ops environment; migrated to .NET 8, Blazor, Azure; improved test automation and deployment, mentored developers, and ensured security best practices; produced reusable components; oversaw release strategy; improved performance and reliability.

Technical Lead at Transport Canada

December 31, 2024 - October 25, 2025

Led a 3-4 developer team in full-stack web development (MudBlazor front-end, .NET 8 back-end, SQL Server/NoSQL). Drove unit test adoption and end-to-end test automation using SpecFlow; developed architecture; mentored engineers; improved CI/CD pipelines; ensured security and compliance.

Team Lead and Senior Software Engineer at Phreesia (Remote)

March 31, 2023 - October 25, 2025

Architected, designed, and maintained scalable microservices for a healthcare domain; mentored developers and QAs; implemented reusable UI components; led security practices; introduced live health-check pages; built PowerShell automation; worked with Azure services and REST APIs; led sprint planning and vendor engagement.

Web API Developer and DevOps at OpenText (formerly Carbonite, Seagate, EVault), Oakville, ON / Remote

November 1, 2021 - October 25, 2025

Designed and implemented RESTful web services; integrated middleware for FH IR data mapping; migrated legacy systems to microservices; led API governance and deployment across multiple releases; implemented internal tools for build, test, and deployment; transitioned legacy monoliths to microservices with .NET Core and SQL Server.

Founder, Project Manager, and Team Lead at Independent Game Studio, Mississauga, ON

March 1, 2025 - October 25, 2025

Founded and led a studio, managed product backlog, mentored developers; shipped 10+ titles across mobile, web, and desktop; built scalable microservices and data-driven solutions; directed art, design, and QA; managed remote teams across multiple projects.

CRM and Social CRM Developer at Oracle Canada, Markham, ON

October 1, 2010 - October 25, 2025

Developed CRM and social CRM solutions; implemented centralized authentication; leveraged Oracle technologies; mentored junior developers; authored unit tests; contributed to multiple client projects.

Web Developer at Printing Circles, Mississauga, ON

September 1, 2006 - October 25, 2025

Worked on Flash and ASP.NET integration; refactored monolithic 3000-line class into multiple related classes; introduced assertions, pre/post conditions; improved error handling and robustness.

Web Developer at Aare Interactive, North York, ON

August 1, 2007 - October 25, 2025

Created and maintained reports via SQL; optimized slow reports; implemented in-page testing framework; data debugging to ensure report integrity.

Graduate Software Developer at McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

September 1, 2011 - October 25, 2025

Independently migrated a customer-facing student management portal to ASP.NET; delivered ahead of schedule; collaborated with customers to identify, prioritize, and implement changes; served as PM for the project.

Technical Lead at Shared Services Canada

March 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025

Led a cross-functional team delivering .NET 8 / Blazor-based solutions for enterprise device & software inventory with secure, scalable cloud-backed workflows. Optimized Azure Blob Storage file uploads for large packages, automated deployment pipelines, and implemented encrypted, chunked uploads with SAS tokens. Drove adoption of reusable UI components, strengthened security practices, and mentored peers on best practices and test automation.

Technical Lead at Transport Canada

December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Architected and led a team delivering .NET 8 microservices and front-end (Blazor) for inventory, device data, and security workflows. Drove design patterns, reusable components, unit testing, and CI/CD improvements; partnered with product owners to prioritize work and mitigate security risks; mentored junior developers and supported deployments to production.

Team Lead / Senior Software Engineer at Phreesia

March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023

Led a small, full-stack team in a remote setting to deliver web-based health- and patient-centric features. Instituted unit testing, increased test coverage, and introduced end-to-end test automation with SpecFlow; guided colleagues on writing maintainable code and troubleshooting. Co-authored architecture for reusable UI components and backend services.

Web API Developer & DevOps at OpenText (formerly Carbonite, Seagate, EVault)

November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021

Designed, implemented, and maintained web APIs and DevOps processes for a distributed SaaS platform. Built a scalable RESTful API layer, integrated with Graph API and Azure services, and contributed to microservice architecture across multiple internal APIs. Implemented CI/CD pipelines, security hardening, and monitoring enhancements.

Net Developer at McMaster University

September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011

Migrated student management portal from a legacy Access-based system to an ASP.NET solution; delivered ahead of schedule by collaborating with stakeholders, identifying essential changes, and breaking work into manageable sprints.

CRM & Social CRM Developer at Oracle Canada

October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010

Developed centralized authentication and CRM solutions; led internal API integration work, implemented RESTful services, and collaborated with multiple teams across product lines to meet release targets.

Net Web Developer at Aareas Interactive

August 1, 2007 - August 1, 2007

Created and maintained reporting features to fulfill client requests, optimized UI consistency by introducing master pages, and implemented testing to identify data issues and improve reliability.

Net Developer at Printing Circles

September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2006

Refactored a monolithic 3000-line class into modular components; introduced assertions and pre/post conditions to improve robustness and defect detection.

Founder, Project Manager & Team Lead at Independent Game Studio

March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025

Founded and led a small game studio, coordinating multiple titles from concept to release. Managed backlog, mentored junior developers, wrote and reviewed code, and delivered playable prototypes across web and mobile platforms.

Full-stack Developer at Carb onite / OpenText (remote projects)

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Developed full-stack features for SaaS offerings using ASP.NET Core Web API, React front-end, and MongoDB; implemented JWT-based authentication, migrations, and cross-platform integrations; delivered several microservices within distributed architectures.

Education

Honors Bachelor of Science, double major in Computer Science and Communications Technology (CCIT); minor in Professional Writing at University of Toronto, Mississauga

January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025

Honors Bachelor of Science with double major in Computer Science and Communications Culture and Information Technology (CCIT) at University of Toronto Mississauga

January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025