Hi, I’m Darwish Chahbar, a software developer based in London, Ontario. I have hands-on experience designing and optimizing backend systems, building RESTful APIs, and delivering scalable, production-ready software through internships at J.D. Power and Bell. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, maintainable solutions and collaborating with teams to improve reliability and performance. I’m proficient with Java, JavaScript, SQL, and React, and I enjoy applying best practices in testing, CI/CD, and modern development workflows to deliver high-quality software fast.

Darwish Chahbar

Hi, I’m Darwish Chahbar, a software developer based in London, Ontario. I have hands-on experience designing and optimizing backend systems, building RESTful APIs, and delivering scalable, production-ready software through internships at J.D. Power and Bell. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, maintainable solutions and collaborating with teams to improve reliability and performance. I’m proficient with Java, JavaScript, SQL, and React, and I enjoy applying best practices in testing, CI/CD, and modern development workflows to deliver high-quality software fast.

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Hi, I’m Darwish Chahbar, a software developer based in London, Ontario. I have hands-on experience designing and optimizing backend systems, building RESTful APIs, and delivering scalable, production-ready software through internships at J.D. Power and Bell. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, maintainable solutions and collaborating with teams to improve reliability and performance.

I’m proficient with Java, JavaScript, SQL, and React, and I enjoy applying best practices in testing, CI/CD, and modern development workflows to deliver high-quality software fast.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Developer Intern at J.D. Power
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Developed and maintained unit tests to improve software reliability. Debugged and resolved production issues, increasing system stability. Refactored legacy code to improve readability and performance. Built backend and frontend components using Java, React.js, SQL, and REST APIs.
Software Developer Intern at Bell Hybrid
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Implemented new software features using Python, SQL, and internal APIs. Maintained technical documentation and contributed to internal tools. Collaborated with senior developers to optimize workflows and resolve bugs.
Technical Analyst Intern at Bell
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Migrated the Project Economic Analysis Tool into SQL Server Management Studio. Gained experience with Spring Boot, server management, and enterprise IT systems.
Software Developer at J.D. Power
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Designed and maintained comprehensive unit tests to improve code reliability, reduce regressions, and support CI/CD workflows. Diagnosed, debugged, and resolved production issues by analyzing logs and application behaviour, improving system stability and uptime. Refactored and modernized legacy codebases to enhance readability, maintainability, and performance while adhering to best practices. Developed and integrated backend and frontend features using Java, React.js, SQL, and RESTful APIs.

Education

Honours Specialization in Computer Science, Minor in Game Development at Western University
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Western University
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2026

Qualifications

Cybersecurity & Pentesting Certifications — TryHackMe
January 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026
CompTIA Pentest, Offensive Pentesting, Web Application Pentesting, DevSecOps, Red Teaming, SOC Level 1 & 2, Security Engineer, Jr Penetration Tester, Web Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Web Development Certifications — FreeCodeCamp: JavaScript Algorithms & Data Structures; Responsive Web Design; Front End Development
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
CompTIA A+
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
freeCodeCamp: JavaScript Algorithms & Data Structures
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
freeCodeCamp: Responsive Web Design
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
TryHackMe: Cyber Security 101
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
TryHackMe: Pre Security
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
TryHackMe: Web Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
TryHackMe: Jr Penetration Tester
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
TryHackMe: Web App Pentesting
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
TryHackMe: Offensive Pentesting
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
TryHackMe: DevSecOps
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
TryHackMe: SOC Level 1–2
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
TryHackMe: Red Teaming
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
CompTIA PenTest+
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment