Talha Zaidi, Developer in Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
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Talha Zaidi

Verified Expert  in Engineering

Software Engineer and Developer

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Toptal member since March 31, 2023

Bio

Talha is a highly motivated software engineer with seven years of experience in laboratory information management system (LIMS) applications. He has worked remotely and on-site with manufacturing, business services, and IT clients and is a team player with strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Talha's expertise in LIMS technology enables him to develop innovative solutions that meet clients' needs.

Portfolio

LTIMindtree
IT Project Management, LabWare LIMS, LabVantage LIMS...
Development Services Company Limited
LabWare LIMS, Databases, Development, SAP Crystal Reports, Oracle Database...
LabSystems
LabWare LIMS, LabVantage LIMS, Development, SAP Crystal Reports...

Experience

  • SQL - 8 years
  • Oracle Database - 8 years
  • IT Project Management - 7 years
  • User Workflows - 7 years
  • LabWare LIMS - 7 years
  • Databases - 7 years
  • SAP Crystal Reports - 7 years
  • LabVantage LIMS - 5 years

Availability

Full-time

Preferred Environment

Databases, SAP Crystal Reports, IT Project Management, LabWare LIMS, LabVantage LIMS, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

The most amazing...

...works I've done include LabWare version 7 to 8 upgrade, new LIMS development in labs, LabWare instrument configuration, and BI and GIS integration.

Work Experience

Associate Consultant

2023 - PRESENT
LTIMindtree
  • Delivered LIMS training to users remotely or onsite and developed and configured a new LIMS in labs.
  • Upgraded and implemented many new enhancements to the LIMS.
  • Resolved problems in the LabWare LIMS application.
  • Configured instruments with the LIMS application and translated business requirements into functional requirements.
  • Generated complex SAP Crystal Reports and solved various issues in old reports.
Technologies: IT Project Management, LabWare LIMS, LabVantage LIMS, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Databases, Development, Oracle Database, SAP Crystal Reports, SQL, User Workflows, Programming

Senior LIMS Specialist

2021 - 2023
Development Services Company Limited
  • Resolved problems in the LabWare LIMS application.
  • Upgraded and implemented many new enhancements to the LIMS.
  • Delivered LIMS training to users remotely or onsite and developed and configured a new LIMS in labs.
  • Generated complex SAP Crystal Reports and solved various issues in old reports.
  • Configured instruments with the LIMS application and translated business requirements into functional requirements.
  • Developed KPIs, workflows, and folders for different functionality.
Technologies: LabWare LIMS, Databases, Development, SAP Crystal Reports, Oracle Database, User Workflows, Programming, SQL, IT Project Management, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

LIMS Consultant

2016 - 2021
LabSystems
  • Upgraded the LabWare application from version 5 to 6, then to 7.
  • Delivered LIMS training to users remotely and onsite and managed documents in LIMS.
  • Developed automatic login samples and folders that performed different functionality.
  • Integrated instruments with LabWare. Created static data, set KPIs, and configured the scheduler.
  • Generated complex SAP Crystal Reports, subroutines, alerts, and email notifications.
Technologies: LabWare LIMS, LabVantage LIMS, Development, SAP Crystal Reports, Oracle Database, User Workflows, Programming, Databases, SQL, IT Project Management, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

IS Support Engineer and Developer

2015 - 2016
Style Textile
  • Worked in Oracle 11g and developed forms and reports.
  • Solved various ERP and integrated management system issues and support tasks.
  • Fixed different application and remote access issues.
Technologies: Databases, SQL, Oracle 11g Forms, Oracle Reports, Oracle Database, Programming, Development

Experience

Water Regulatory in LabWare LIMS

Resolved daily operational issues in the LIMS, working at the client site as a LIMS consultant. I also developed new system enhancements and modified the current LIMS per the business and operational requirements, including upgrading its version. Additionally, I conducted frequent end-user training.

Oil and Gas Industry in LabWare LIMS

Provided off-site support and development as a LIMS consultant. I incorporated new enactments into the system per the client's agreed requirements. Additionally, I handled and solved multiple support issues.

Biobanking in LabVantage LIMS

Delivered off-site support and development as the lead LIMS consultant. I fully configured and deployed the LabVantage LIMS application versions 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5. Implementations included biobanking, storage and shipping, tests and segregation, and creating landing pages and dashboards.

Education

2011 - 2015

Bachelor of Science Degree in Software Engineering

University of Management and Technology - Lahore, Pakistan

Certifications

MAY 2023 - PRESENT

Best Performance Appreciation Certificate

National Water Company

SEPTEMBER 2017 - PRESENT

Appreciation Certificate

National Water Company

Skills

Tools

SAP Crystal Reports, LabVantage LIMS, Oracle 11g Forms, Oracle Reports

Platforms

Oracle Database

Languages

SQL

Storage

Databases

Other

LabWare LIMS, User Workflows, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Programming, Development, IT Project Management

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