Sia AskariApplication Development Manager @ Bill Gosling Outsourcing
About Me

Executive summary

I have spent more than twenty years working in software development and technology leadership, helping teams deliver reliable systems that support real business needs. My work has focused on building and improving data platforms, modernizing existing systems, and making sure technology decisions stay aligned with how the business actually operates.

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Application development leadership

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Data platforms and reporting systems

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Cloud and infrastructure improvements

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Automation and AI use in business processes

Leadership Highlights

Leadership profile

I focus on leading engineering teams and technology initiatives in a way that keeps delivery steady, decisions clear, and systems aligned with business needs.

Delivery and team leadership

Lead and support engineering teams across onshore and offshore environments, improve development practices, and create a structure where teams can deliver consistently.

Impact

Delivery clarity, modernization momentum, and stronger team execution.

Data and platform thinking

Design and build data platforms such as data warehouses and data lakes that give leadership better visibility and support more informed decision making.

Impact

Delivery clarity, modernization momentum, and stronger team execution.

Technology and business alignment

Work closely with business and executive stakeholders to define priorities, plan initiatives, and ensure technology efforts deliver measurable outcomes.

Impact

Delivery clarity, modernization momentum, and stronger team execution.

Experience

Enterprise roles with delivery weight

A concise view of leadership scope, systems ownership, and modernization work across enterprise environments.

Bill Gosling Outsourcing

IT Application Development Manager

Apr 2022 - Present | Barrie, ON

Lead application development teams and enterprise technology initiatives supporting global operations, high-volume data environments, system integration, cloud data platforms, and business modernization.

AWSAWS Data LakeSQL ServerSSISWorkday

Erb Group of Companies

IT Business Applications Manager

Mar 2019 - Apr 2022 | New Hamburg, ON

Managed business application delivery, support, modernization, reporting, EDI systems, and application teams for logistics operations across a mission-critical transportation environment.

SQL ServerData WarehousingQlik SenseMicrosoft Power BICrystal Reports

Erb Group of Companies

System/Network Administrator and Senior Application Developer

Jun 2018 - Feb 2019 | New Hamburg, ON

Combined senior application development responsibilities with infrastructure, network, server, security, and cloud migration support across enterprise systems.

Microsoft AzureTwo-Factor AuthenticationWindows ServerNetwork SwitchesRouters

Erb Group of Companies

Senior Application Developer

Oct 2014 - May 2018 | New Hamburg, ON

Delivered senior-level application development, EDI modernization, AS400 enhancements, web applications, system integration, mentorship, and technical support for transportation operations.

Cleo ClarifyCleo HarmonyEDIAS400IBM RPGLE

Erb Group of Companies

Application Developer

Sep 2012 - Sep 2014 | New Hamburg, ON

Developed internal web, mobile-friendly, AS400, PHP, and mapping applications to modernize business processes and improve accessibility for transportation operations.

C# .NETASP.NET MVC 5JavaScriptjQueryBootstrap

ISU Corp

Software Developer

Sep 2011 - Aug 2012 | Waterloo, ON

Designed, developed, enhanced, and deployed web applications using ASP.

ASP.NET MVC RazorASP.NETC#jQuerySQL Server 2008

Asre-Andisheh Engineering Co.

Senior Software Engineer

Mar 2008 - May 2011 |

Designed and developed enterprise software solutions, Oracle-based systems, financial applications, warehouse inventory platforms, and web portals while supporting users, clients, and junior developers.

Oracle 10gOracle DatabaseOracle DesignerPL/SQLSQL
Technical Skills

Capabilities grouped for scanability

The visible view stays focused on the capability category. Full platform and tool depth is available on demand.

AI, automation, and process acceleration

Using practical automation and AI workflows to improve efficiency, reporting, and operational execution.

OpenAI integrationsAI driven workflowsPower AutomateProcess automationOperational efficiency improvements

Application development

Building and maintaining enterprise applications across web, backend, and integration layers.

C# .NETASP.NET MVCJavaScriptjQueryPython

Cloud and infrastructure

Improving scalability, reliability, and security through cloud platforms and infrastructure modernization.

AWS data lakeMicrosoft AzureServer migrationInfrastructure managementSecurity and MFA

Data platforms and analytics

Designing and delivering data platforms that support reporting, insights, and decision making.

SQL ServerData warehousingETL using SSISPower BIQlik Sense

Databases

Working with multiple database systems to support applications, reporting, and data platforms.

SQL ServerOracleDB2MySQLPostgreSQL

Engineering leadership and delivery

Leading teams, improving delivery practices, and building strong execution environments.

Engineering team leadershipOnshore and offshore team scalingAgile deliveryDevelopment standards and code reviewsMentoring and coaching

Enterprise systems and integration

Working with enterprise platforms and integrating systems to support business operations.

Workday integrationEDI systemsCleo ClarifyCleo HarmonyTruckMate TMS

Tools and delivery practices

Using modern tools and delivery practices to support development, collaboration, and project execution.

JiraConfluenceBitbucketGitVisual Studio
Education

Academic foundation

A compact view of the formal education behind the current leadership and technical profile.

Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Computer Applications Development

Conestoga College

2012

Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Engineering

Azad University

2008

Certifications

Professional credentials

A lighter credential view with relevance available in detail.

Next Generation of Leaders Certificate

2022

Qlik Sense Data Architect

2019

SAP Certified Application Associate – Crystal Reports

2019

Continuous Professional Development in AI and Cloud

2018

Cleo University VersaLex Administrator Certificate

2017

Cleo Clarify EDI Developer Certificate

2015

Software Testing and Quality Assurance

2012

Contact

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