Ashfaque Ali
Software Engineering Manager @vFairs
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WORK HISTORY
Software Engineering Manager @vFairs
Oakville, ON, CA
As Software Engineering Manager, I lead a full-stack development team in delivering scalable virtual events solutions while balancing hands-on coding with management responsibilities. My role combines team leadership, technical direction, and strategic planning to align engineering execution with business priorities- Manage and mentor a team of 6 developers, conducting code reviews, setting quarterly goals, and ensuring timely delivery of product features- Guide sprint planning and task assignments, ensuring team alignment with the product roadmap- Provide technical leadership on architecture and implementation, contributing ~50% of my time to hands-on coding (PHP, Laravel, Yii2, ReactJS, AWS)- Facilitate daily stand-ups and weekly reporting to executives, highlighting progress, risks, and resource needs- Collaborate with project managers to translate client requirements into technical solutions, ensuring smooth delivery and client satisfaction- Actively participate in recruitment and technical interviews, helping build a high-performing engineering team- Support continuous improvement by introducing best practices, resolving development roadblocks, and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.
EDUCATION
University of Sindh
Graduation, Mathematics / Accounting and Business Management and Economics
University of Sindh
Master's degree, Mathematics / Accounting and Business Management
SKILLS
ABOUT ASHFAQUE ALI
As a senior software engineering manager at vFairs, I lead a team of seven talented engineers who develop and maintain web applications for virtual events and fairs. With over 14 years of experience in the software industry, I have a strong background in PHP, MySQL, ReactJS, and AWS, as well as security best practices.My role involves not only coding, but also managing the team\'s tasks, goals, and performance, conducting code reviews, attending hiring interviews, and reporting to the CEO and CTO. I also collaborate with project managers and clients to understand their requirements and provide them with innovative and user-friendly solutions. I am passionate about developing and mentoring my team members, driving process improvements, and delivering high-quality software products that meet and exceed expectations.
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