Shafik Keshani

Shafik Keshani has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Shafik started their career in 1997 with Affinity Insurance Services of Washington, where they worked as a Systems Engineer and Lead Operations for seven years. In this role, they were responsible for Winbatch scripting, Clipper programming, and providing desktop and network support.

In 2004, Shafik joined National Specialty Underwriters, initially working as a Systems Administrator for two years before becoming a Database Administrator. During their time there, they managed and supported various database systems, ensured their availability for in-house and third-party applications, and implemented automation routines.

In 2013, Shafik transitioned to Ultra Risk Advisors (formerly NSU Healthcare), where they served as a Systems Analyst. Shafik led and managed all technology aspects within the organization, provided technology improvement recommendations, and collaborated with external technology experts and vendors to ensure high-quality client service.

In 2016, Shafik joined the City of Bellevue as an IT Systems Analyst II. Shafik supported enterprise-wide commercial off-the-shelf systems, including Microsoft SharePoint and JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. Additionally, they were a core member of the SharePoint Team responsible for migrating content to SharePoint Online and supported multiple software-as-a-service and on-premise applications.

From 2017 onwards, Shafik has been working as a self-employed freelance worker, primarily as an FAA Certified Part 107 sUAS (Drone) Pilot. Finally, in 2018, they also became the Principal of Miraj LLC.

Overall, Shafik Keshani has demonstrated a strong background in technology, with extensive experience in system administration, database management, and IT systems analysis across various industries.

Shafik Keshani's education history includes attending Douglas College from 1985 to 1987, where they studied information technology. In 1987, they enrolled at the CompuCollege School of Business and completed a degree in Systems Analysis & Design in 1989, focusing on computer science. In 2013, Shafik attended Bellevue College to study computer science.

In addition to their formal education, Shafik holds several certifications. Shafik obtained the FAA Certified Part 107 sUAS Remote Pilot certification from the Federal Aviation Administration in November 2017. In September 2019, they completed the Level 4 CJIS Security Training offered by the City of Bellevue, Washington. Shafik also received Security & Awareness Training from the Criminal Justice Information System in December 2017. Lastly, they hold an ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Management from EXIN, although the specific details of its attainment are not provided.