Senior Software Developer

Maryam Nikzad

Expert Software Developer specializing in banking solutions, financial systems, and secure payment technologies. Passionate about building robust, scalable applications that power the future of digital banking.

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About Me

Building secure, scalable solutions for the financial industry

Expert Software Developer and Technical Support professional in the banking industry. Responsible for analyzing requirements, designing and developing software applications, testing, and ensuring quality code.

Conducted fantastic projects as Business Analyst including Card Switch, Credit Card System, Debit Card System, Mobile Payment Hub, Bill Payment System, and Debit Card PCI DSS Compliance.

Highly skilled in C and C++ on UNIX and Linux platforms, experienced in the financial sector, in digital intelligence banking solutions, and deep knowledge of the financial protocol (ISO8583), and familiar with EMV concepts.

Fully conversant with Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and well versed with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

15+
Years Experience
50+
Projects Delivered
8+
Major Systems
ISO27001
Certified Leader

Experience

Building financial technology solutions that matter

Senior Software Developer

Bevertec
May 2023 - Present

Ontario,Canada

  • Implement new requests for Credit and Debit card systems
  • Optimize current codes for performance and secure coding practices
  • Refactor log system for effective monitoring

Senior C & C++ & Python Developer

Informatic Company
Jul 2013 - Jan 2023

Tehran Province, Iran

  • Passionate problem solver, highly proficient in object-oriented programming, multithreaded programming, and design patterns
  • Identified and resolved software issues in both Linux and Windows environments
  • Developed several financial and integrated core banking solutions for debit card systems
  • Analyzed business requirements and conceptualized customized solutions
  • Designed, documented, and implemented security standards, policies, and procedures
  • Played integral role in successful migration to ISO 8583:1993 from ISO 8583:1987

Developer

Behpardakht Mellat (Payment Service Provider)
Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

Tehran Province, Iran

  • Developed NCR and Wincore ATMs Applications
  • Implemented Text Terminal Unit (Administration Device of ATM) in Wincore and NCR ATMs

C++ Developer

TOSAN (Banking and Payment Solutions Provider)
Jul 2010 - Jul 2012

Tehran Province, Iran

  • Implemented log system and history of user actions using XML text of Oracle in Core Banking System
  • Designed and implemented One Time Password for login to core application by token
  • Developed automatic fee calculation for financial transactions

Technical Support Analyst

Contract Position
Oct 2007 - Jun 2010

Tehran, Iran

  • Provided primary technical support related to Core Banking software
  • Detected errors, troubleshooted, and resolved data/system anomalies
  • Responded to client inquiries and determined solutions

Skills & Expertise

Technologies and methodologies I work with

Programming Languages

C C++ Python Java Shell Scripts

Databases

Oracle SQL Server IBM Informix SQL Stored Procedures

Technologies & Protocols

ISO8583 EMV WebSphere MQ Socket Programming Web Services

Concepts & Methodologies

OOP STL Containers Multithreading Agile Scrum SDLC

Platforms

UNIX Linux Windows

Security & Compliance

PCI DSS ISO27001 Information Security Risk Management

Notable Projects

Key projects I've led and contributed to

Bill Payment System

May 2021 - Present

Comprehensive bill payment solution enabling seamless financial transactions and payment processing for banking institutions.

SMS Driver

Dec 2016 - Present

Real-time notification system that sends messages to card owners when card status changes or financial transactions occur.

Card Switch System

Business Analyst

Led business analysis for card switching infrastructure enabling seamless transaction routing between financial institutions.

Credit Card System

Business Analyst

Comprehensive credit card management system with full lifecycle support from issuance to transaction processing.

Mobile Payment Hub

Business Analyst

Centralized payment processing hub enabling mobile payment transactions across multiple channels and devices.

PCI DSS Compliance

Compliance Project

Led implementation of PCI DSS compliance standards for debit card systems, ensuring secure handling of cardholder data.

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Let's discuss how we can work together

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or just having a conversation about technology.

mary.nikzad.ca@gmail.com