Husayn Esmail

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About

A disclaimer: I threw this together in 2-3 days, writing and all... It's definitely not written well, nor concisely. It's also probably not cohesive. However, in this case I figured done was better than perfect since I've been trying to launch for years now and never did because it wasn't perfect.

My name is Husayn and I'm going to be entering my 5th year in a Bachelor of Arts program at the University of Alberta. My major is Art and Design, my minor is Computing Science and I'm hoping to add a certificate in Game Design by the time I graduate if I can secure the courses. I'm currently employed at the Government of Alberta as a summer student and I help support project management tools there. My interests are very broad, I love everything sound and visual related including videography, recording, and photography. I'm also a passionate (though untrained) musician. I also try to take care of myself and have been practicing yoga at least once a week for the last 20 weeks, hoping I don't break the streak! Naturally, I also enjoy working with and understanding computers, I have a passion for low level programming, operating systems, web, software, and building useful hardware. I really like to see how I can use computers to solve problems. I'm currently working on learning more general sciences outside of school and work, particularly, biology, physics, and math, to see how I can utilize my skills to solve problems in different contexts. Finally, one thing important to note about me is that I do not use social media, you can find my accounts for various platforms but you will see that they're inactive, or checked very infrequently (example, linkedin), the best way to reach me is always text message, phone call, or email.

Summer Student Initiatives Analyst, Government of Alberta

  • City: Edmonton, Canada

I work under the Project Management Centre of Excellence (PMCOE), and it took me a solid 2 weeks to be able to remember that acronym. I was fortunate enough to be able to return for a second summer. Some of my accomplishments last summer include automating LMS transcript generation in excel using VBA and macros, assisting with plans for re-designing the PMCOE sharepoint sites for better usability and information access, and analyzing a repository of lessons learned to help determine effectiveness of the initiative. This year I've been brought back to assist with sharepoint migration.

Skills

Honourable Mention: The worst dad jokes you've ever heard, constantly.


Programming Languages

This is in order of proficiency

  • Python
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • C
  • SQL
  • BASH
  • Swift
  • RISC V Assembly
  • C#

Frameworks

    Web
  • React
  • Bootstrap
  • ExpressJS
  • NodeJS
  • TailWind CSS
  • SASS
    • Python
  • Django
  • Flask

Software Proficiency

  • Final Cut Pro
  • Premiere Pro
  • Apple Motion
  • Adobe Audition
  • Cubase
  • Logic Pro X
  • Mainstage
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
  • Microsoft PowerApps
  • Github
  • Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom
  • Affinity Photo, Designer, Publisher
  • Darktable
  • RawTherapee
  • Reason
  • OBS
  • TinkerCAD
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Virtualization Software (VMware, Docker, VirtualBox, QEMU)
  • Serato DJ Pro
  • VIM
  • Xcode
  • Notion, Obsidian

Cloud Provider Experience

  • Google Cloud
  • Oracle Cloud
  • AWS
  • Digital Ocean
  • Tuya Cloud

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MariaDB
  • Sqlite3
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB

Other

  • Communication
  • DJ
  • Recording
  • Live Sound
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Sewing
  • Graphic and Information Design
  • Drawing
  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Growth Mindset
  • Troubleshooting
  • Research
  • Video Editing
  • Audio Editing
  • Photo Editing
  • Calligraphy
  • Soldering
  • 3D Modelling
  • Wood working
  • Aeropress Coffee Brewing
  • Survival/Outdoors
  • Packing too many things into small spaces

I enjoy doing a lot of things so the software I end up using is quite diverse a lot of the time. I keep a virtual machine for linux and windows on my computer at all times to ensure I can work in whatever software is required for the task at hand -- I LOVE virtual machines. I've tried to include the most important ones above and there's a good chance I've missed stuff..

Resume

Similar to the rest of this website, the content here is not exhaustive and is just meant to give a general idea of my experience and who I am. There's much ommitted and it's still probably not enough.

Summary

Husayn Esmail

I don't have much professional experience, but I've volunteered a lot. I've taken a lot of courses to set me up to be a creative problem solver and deepen my understanding of issues in the art, design, and computing world. I'm confident that my experience will set me up for success in a world that is nothing if not DESIGNED.

Education

Bachelor of Arts

September 2020 - December 2024

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

Courses Taken To Date:
  • Introductory Sociology (SOC 100)
  • Introduction to Critical Analysis (ENGL 102)
  • Introduction to Foundations of Computing Science I (CMPUT 174)
  • Art Fundamentals (ART 134)
  • Beginners' Arabic I (ARAB 111)
  • Writing Persuasive Arguments (WRS 104)
  • Introduction to History of Art, Design, Visual Culture (HADVC 100)
  • Design Fundamentals (DES 135)
  • Introduction to Foundations of Computing Science II (CMPUT 175)
  • Beginner's Arabic II (ARAB 112)
  • History of Photography (HADVC 210)
  • Calculus Physical Sciences I (MATH 144)
  • History of Modern Design (HADVC 209)
  • Foundations of Visual Communication Design I (DES 393)
  • Practical Programming Methodology (CMPUT 201)
  • Introduction to Applied Statistics I (STAT 151)
  • Linear Algebra I (MATH 125)
  • Foundations of Visual Communication Design II (DES 394)
  • Formal Systems and Logic (CMPUT 272)
  • Computer Organization and Architecture I (CMPUT 229)
  • Drawing I (ART 240)
  • Algebra: Introduction to Ring Theory (MATH 228)
  • Drawing II (ART 340)
  • Introduction to Applied Statistics II (STAT 252)
  • History of Art, Design and Visual Culture in the Early 20th Century (HADVC 206)
  • Introduction to Microeconomics (ECON 101)
  • Concepts and Systems in Visual Communication Design I (DES 493)
  • Algorithms I (CMPUT 204)
  • History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture in the Renaissance (HADVC 202)
  • Intermediate Microeconomic Theory I (ECON 281)
  • Concepts and Systems in Visual Communication Design II (DES 494)
  • Operating System Concepts (CMPUT 379)
  • Computer Networks (CMPUT 313)
  • Introduction to Music Technologies (MUSIC 245)
  • Geometry (MATH 245)
  • Introduction to Textiles (HECOL 170)
  • Particles and Waves (PHYS 125)
  • The Scientific Process (SCI 201)

High School Diploma

2017 - 2020

M.E. LaZerte Composite High School, Edmonton, Canada

Hooray! I graduated High School during COVID!

Experience

Summer Student Data/Initiatives Analyst

Summer 2023/2024

Government of Alberta Infrastructure, Edmonton, Alberta

  • Leveraged excel macros and VBA to automate course transcript generation
  • Analyzed a lessons learned repository to extract meaningful data from it.
  • Analyzed and ideated designs for upcoming sharepoint site migration
  • Investigated new Learning Management System to determine current state viability

Full-Stack Web Developer

2021 - 2023

SpeechDojo, Edmonton, Alberta

  • Setup and configured modern LMS's such as Moodle and OpenEdx from scratch for internal testing
  • Implement front end of course overview page
  • Contributed to improving user experience through analysis of UI/UX
  • Debugged team development environments

Video Editor

2020 - 2021

SpeechDojo, Edmonton, Alberta

  • Edited half of all course content filmed at the time
  • Colour graded and optimized editing work flow for other team members
  • Created exciting animations and titles
  • Followed scripted content and direction of media lead

Co-President

2022 - 2023

Ismaili Students Association, Edmonton, Alberta

  • Organized and planned meaningful events to build community
  • Increased attendance from 15% to 50% of total student body
  • Inspire my team, communicate effectively, work cooperatively with my co-president
  • Built strong external networks to support and finance future events

Vice President

2023 - 2024

Ismaili Students Association, Edmonton, Alberta

  • Managed and supported the team's technical tools and finances
  • Assist presidents with navigating the year and managing the teams
  • Planned and organized meetings, and took effective meeting notes
  • Responsible for all audio visual requirements and consulting

Freelance Audio Visual Services

2020 - Present

Edmonton, Alberta

  • Communicate with clients and negotiate rates
  • Provided services for sound engineering, photography, videography, video editing, photo editing, and DJ
  • Managed an inventory of gear and rented out gear
  • Guaranteed high quality results for a good price

Portfolio

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