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asharahmed/README.md

👋 Hi, I'm Ashar Ahmed

CV · LinkedIn

  • 🔭 I’m a cyber security advisor and public servant with expertise in information security, accessibility, and compliance.
  • 💬 Ask me about cybersecurity, cloud security, or implementing zero-trust principles.
  • 📫 How to reach me: email me.

Professional Experience

Member, Information and Communication Accessibility Committee

Government of Nova Scotia

Aug. 2024–Present
  • Developing standards to remove barriers to information access and ensure effective communication under the Accessibility Act.

Cyber Security Advisor

S.M. Ontario Medicine Professional Corporation

2023–Present
  • Initiated a corporate security policy to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of assets and data.
  • Implemented zero-trust strategies, including multi-factor authentication and continuous monitoring.
  • Strategized and implemented security measures to comply with PHIPA, PIPEDA, and organizational requirements.
  • Managed stakeholder communications, providing updates and recommendations on best practices.

Associate Software Developer (IT-1)

Canadian Digital Service

Oct. 2021–Jan. 2022
  • Automated workflows using Terraform to maintain AWS Cloud environments.
  • Assisted development efforts to enhance service reliability and accessibility using Python and Flask.
  • Structured artifacts to simplify processes for federal organizations.

Software Developer (IT-1)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Feb. 2021–Oct. 2021
  • Modernized web applications with microservices, reducing data load times by 65%.
  • Awarded the Directors General Award of Merit for meeting extremely tight deadlines.
  • Streamlined web applications using Spin.js, Google Maps, and cloud platforms.

Software Developer Intern

National Research Council of Canada

Sept. 2020–Dec. 2020
  • Developed Oracle Platform apps using HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS to model business rules.
  • Maintained Oracle SQL databases and wrote PL/SQL scripts to perform CRUD operations.
  • Integrated web applications with content management systems to enhance accessibility.

Call Centre Agent Intern

Government of Nova Scotia

Jul. 2020–Sep. 2020
  • Assisted Canadians with inquiries related to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education and Certifications

  • Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information Assurance – Western Governors University, 2024
  • Bachelor of Computer Science – Dalhousie University, 2024
  • Certifications: CySA+, PenTest+, SSCP, CC, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certificate of Competence in Zero-Trust.

Hard Skills: Python, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, SQL, PL/SQL, Terraform, AWS, Oracle SQL, Flask, React, Linux, Bash, Docker, Git, Cloud Security
Soft Skills: Effective communication, stakeholder management, Agile methodologies, accessibility (A11Y) best practices


Publications

  • The Cyber Centre and Technologies - An Analysis
    OSF Preprint; DOI: 10.31219/OSF.IO/9ft7q (Accepted to Canadian Military Journal).

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  1. centuryapp centuryapp Public

    📈 A web app to visualize the Century Initiative plan.

    JavaScript

  2. letters letters Public

    A (incomplete) list of letters / messages sent, in the interest of openness.

    1

  3. quickhull-py quickhull-py Public

    Implementation of QuickHull algorithm in Python.

    Python 3

  4. sort-visualization-pde sort-visualization-pde Public

    A visualization of selection sort in Processing. Plans to add more sorting algorithms, different colours, and sounds.

    Processing 2

  5. family-v-income-visualization family-v-income-visualization Public

    📊 Applet that visualizes median income in Canada vs family type using open data.

    Python

  6. amtrak-hsr-routes amtrak-hsr-routes Public

    🚄 Visualizes start/end locations of planned Amtrak HSR routes in the United States.

    HTML