Sufian Siddiqi's Resume (Last updated August 27th 2008)

Seeking an opportunity in program management allowing me to leverage software development and design experience along with the knowledge and skills gained from the MBA in order to provide holistic solutions to products resulting in satisfied customers.

Extensive software engineering experience in design, data modeling, databases, e-commerce, spanning multiple languages and varying domains and environments, and a MBA with projects in CRM, Venture Capital, Marketing, Strategy, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, and Customer Segmentation.

Languages: C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Perl, PHP, ASP, ASP.NET, HTML, SQL, XML

Databases: MS SQL Server, Oracle, MS Access, MySQL

Packages: Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, Acrobat 6/7, InDesign, Adobe Auditions, DreamWeaver MX, Pico, Pine, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Front Page, Flash, MS Publisher, MS Visio, MS Project, Minitab, QuickBooks, MS Visual Studio 6, MS Visual Studio.Net, Crimson Editor, JCreator, Apache, IIS, BBEdit, skEdit, SQLYog, MAMP, TextMate, Komodo IDE, OmniGraffle, Omni Outliner, Keynote

Operating systems: UNIX, Linux, AIX, Windows NT / 95 / 98 / 2000 / XP, DOS, OS X

Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Sr. Software Engineer / CT Product Manager, Lake Forest, CA (July 2007 - Present)

• Composed customer-specific and generic software requirements documents pertaining to Crew Management Interface software.
  

• Actively participated in discussions with airline customers on requirements and ensured tasks remained within the scope of the project.
  

• Actively participated in meetings with airline customers to resolve software issues relating to Crew Management Interface software.
  

• Composed initial API specification documents which were used to develop APIs used by the GUI development team.
  

• Composed portions of product test documentation for testing group pertaining to Crew Management Interface software.
  

• Participated in software design reviews to initiate feedback and respond to suggestions regarding software functionality.
  

• Designed front-end and back-end software in a Linux environment with networking and full GUI support, and developed regression and stress test harnesses.
  

• Created custom graphics using Photoshop CS3.
  

• Coded using PHP, MySql, HTML, XML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX, Perl, and Bash shell.
  

• Improved and delivered application UX by incorporating design through quantitative user research, interaction design, business requirements, and the Panasonic brand promise.
  

• Acted as department Release Manager.

Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Staff Engineer, Lake Forest, CA (May 2006 - July 2007)

• Primary responsibilities included design and development of web-based applications on both passenger screens as well as crew screens.
  

• Created graphics using Photoshop CS3.
  

• Scripted using PHP, HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, and CSS.
  

• Managed MySQL databases used to run website on Apache server using PHPMyAdmin/SQLYog, SSH.
  

• Responsible for improving and delivering application UX by incorporating design through quantitative user research, interaction design, business requirements, and Panasonic brand promise.

HardwareGeeks, Co-Founder & COO, Editor (August 2002 - Present)

• Managed group of staff writers. Assigned product reviews and edited articles.
  

• Acted as liaison between HardwareGeeks and selected companies for purposes of affiliation, acquiring exclusive news releases, and product samples for review.
  

• Designed and developed website user interface and back-end system.
  

• Point-of-contact for vendors.
  

• Managed MySQL databases used to run website on Apache server.
  

• Wrote news articles and product reviews on various technology related items.
  

• Provided extensive client interaction and supported the team in day to day activities.

DigiCog Media, Principal Creative Director, Irvine, CA (September 1999 - Present)

• Managed all projects from requirements gathering and communicating directly with customer to final delivery of product (through all stages of software development lifecycle).
  

• Participated in training of customers to verify that they were properly using the product functionality per the requirements documents.
  

• Defined product capabilities in software requirement documents that were issued to customers.
  

• Managed team of two to five developers, graphics designers, and testers to create websites for multiple clients from industries ranging from tax accounting firms, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, doctor's offices, grocery stores, engineering firms, video production firms, and law offices.
  

• Managed up to four ongoing projects with different clients and overlapping schedules.
  

• Negotiated, analyzed, recommended, and adapted to client/stakeholder requirements.
  

• Directed overall User Experience by translating user requirements for IA, UI, and usability standards and guidelines, content & interaction design requirements that meets the client's business needs.
  

• Provided input in UX to incorporate data from statistical tools, business requirements, and user needs into the design and layout of IA for websites.
  

• Led the design team and developed the tools and its UI and functionalities to enable various clients' to create and manage their site content effectively and efficiently.
  

• Designed and developed client websites, which involved graphics, design, scripting using web technologies such as PHP, ASP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS.
  

• Installed, configured, maintained PC and Notebook based Windows XP machines for offices.
  

• Configured Windows 2003/2000 and NT servers.
  

• Installed & configured switches, hubs, UTP Ethernet cabling, and LAN cards.
  

• Configured end user PCs for various applications & internet access.
  

• Developed console based applications in C/C++.
  

• Developed LAN design using various network protocols.

Focus Software International, Inc., Senior Web Developer/Network Admin, Tustin, CA (June 1999 - August 2000)

• Designed and developed client websites using Photoshop 6.
  

• Utilized HTML, ASP, MS Access, and MS SQL web technologies to develop dynamic content rich sites for clients.
  

• Installed & configured Perl scripts on Windows NT/2000 server.
  

• Supported and maintained Software/Hardware/Network infrastructure with the firm.
  

• Responsible for providing on site technical support for users.
  

• Managed on-going research and reviews of current trends in UX design best practices; performed iterative design sessions with other designers, developers, and technical leads, for creating set of recommendations to be adapted for various client sites.
  

• Developed the documentation necessary to support the network facilities. Assisted the Computer Resources team with their responsibilities of conducting the help desk and assuming the roll of a LAN administrator
  

• Participated in prototyping and iterative design sessions. Acted as liaison between clients and development team from start of project to launch. Providing the overall User Experience direction through User-Centered Design methodology and process by translating for IA requirement, content analysis, use flow, and design guidelines.

Member, Orange County Great Park Multicultural Association, February 2007 - Present

Member, MAALEN, February 2007 - Present

Member of the Board of Directors, ICOI, January 2007 - August 2008

Chair of Technology Committee, ICOI, August 2004 - August 2008