Asif Bashar

Asif Bashar is a Senior Software Engineer at Simons Foundation, specializing in large-scale data analysis and visualization applications for genetic researchers, utilizing technologies such as Python, Django, React, D3, Webpack, JavaScript, Sass, and HTML. Prior to this, Asif held key roles at Postmedia Network Inc. from 2007 to 2017, leading development teams on major websites, defining technical architecture, managing project lifecycles, and promoting best practices in web development. Asif also contributed as a Web Consultant and Developer at American Express in 2016 and worked as a Contract Developer for Canada Post in 2015. Early in the career, Asif served as a Web Master at Canwest from 2005 to 2007, focusing on front-end development. Educational qualifications include a Master of Liberal Arts in Information Management Systems from Harvard University, a Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate from Harvard Extension School, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from the University of Windsor, among other certifications related to machine learning and cybersecurity.