ZAHOOR BUTT	
Citizenship: Canadian 	          		                
Home: (905) 822-9561
Email: zahoor_butt@hotmail.com
506-1970 Fowler Drive Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5K 1B5 
							  	
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a career in Software Development and Support

HIGHLIGHTS
•10+ Years overall IT- Desktop/Web Application Design & Development 
•5+ Years VB/C# ASP.NET(1.0 & 2.0), ADO.NET
•3+ Years DevExpress Controls
•5+ Years VB 6.0
•2+  Years VB.NET
•5+ Years Visual Studio .Net 2002/2003/2005
•2+ Years ASP (Active Server Page) 
•3+ Years JavaScript/VB Script 
•5+ Years HTML , Front Page
•6+ Years Database design and implementation using Ms Access / SQL Server 
•5+ Years Windows 2000/2003 with IIS5.0/IIS6.x 
•3+ Crystal Reports 8-11, Crystal Reports.net, Extra Reports
•Possess leadership as well as outstanding communication and teamwork skills, ability to multi-task
•Exceptional Problem solving, Job task planning and organizing skills
•Willingness to learn new tools and methods


WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Manager/Senior Application Developer (Full Time)			         January 07 – Present
Preferred One Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
zahoor@preferredone.ca
Technical Responsibilities

•Manage all projects, schedule, scoping, planning, cost and time estimating
•Risk management, Quality Assurance, HR management, requirement gathering and documenting 
•Managed and supervised the development of windows and web based applications

•Development of new systems,maintaing and supporting new and existing applications
•Developed portals for clients to online purchase of JUMP rewards, Gift Cards purchases and redemption of JUMP cards
•Developed Point Management System
•Employee Recognition Program
•Developed Budget Module
•Created back office system from scratch using C#. Net and SQL 2000
•Maintain and enhance web based products using C#. Net SQL 2000
•Provide Technical Support and Training to all staff
•Provide assistance in the creation, testing, documentation and 
maintenance of all systems

Programmer/Analyst (One month contract for a small project)                   December 06 - January 07
Triple M Metal, Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Technical Responsibilities

•Converted old ANSI standard SQL scripts to SQL2005 compatible
•Tools used VB6, VSS and SQL2005

Computer Programmer/Software Support (Full Time)  January 2002 - October 2006
HR Systems Strategies, Toronto, Ontario, Canada	
             		
Technical Responsibilities

•Developed Software from scratch for Grimsby Fire Department using VB.Net
•Convert asp web products into Asp.Net
•Analysis and development of automated solutions 
•Modification and maintenance of existing systems
•Provide assistance in the creation, testing, documentation and 
maintenance of all systems
•Development and maintenance of client-server and web-based 
applications on MS Windows based system, through all stages of 
the application life cycle.
•Tools used VB6 , Crystal Reports 8/11, ASP.NET and SQL Server2K


Web Developer  (Full Time)                      August 2000 - September 2001
Sahara Network, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Technical Responsibilities

•Designed and developed various internet based projects
•Worked as an active team member and participated in all
phases of SDLC
•Tools used  Asp,Asp.net, Access, VBScript, T-SQL and SQL Server2K

Programmer/Analyst (Full Time)                      April 1998 - April 2000
Worldspan Services Ltd. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Technical Responsibilities

•Developed small to medium client/server office software based 
on client needs 
•Effectively communicated and assisted clients both locally and 
internationally
•Created and maintained databases and generated queries and
reports promptly
•Successfully completed assigned projects on time and gave tra-
ining sessions
•Tools used VB 6.0, Crystal Reports, Stored Procedures  and 
SQL Server 2K

EDUCATION AND TRAININGS
Project Management Certification
Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 
May 2007- Present

Courses 
• Fundamentals of Project Management (Completed)
• Project Planning Scheduling and Control (Completed)
• Project Risk and Quality Management (In progress)
• Leadership in Project Management
• Project Cost and Procurement
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Business Process Design
• Managing Information Systems

Certification in .NET Advance Training Designation Program
Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 			       
May 2003 - June 2004
Completed courses with overall grade A
• Visual Basic® .NET
• SQL Server™ 2K
• ADO.NET
• ASP.NET (vb/c#)
• XML Web Services 
• COM+  applications

* Professional Script Writing Training
September 1999
Worldspan Services Ltd. Atlanta, Ga. U.S.A

* Masters Degree in Computer Science 		                 
January 1996 - January 1998
The National College Lahore, Pakistan

* Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics
May 1993 – May 1995
University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan

* Co-Op Placement						       
October 1997 - January 1998
• Analyzed company requirements and created accounts software 
• Tools used VB 5.0, MS Access and Crystal Reports