Sana Imran

Director of Engineering

Hollywood, Florida, United States9 yrs 9 mos experience

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Key Highlights

10 years of experience in F&B technology solutions.
Implemented systems reducing stockouts by 30%.
Expert in developing custom POS and analytics tools.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS specialist with a focus on F&B technology solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

It Project LeadershipEngineering ManagementInventory ManagementWorkflow AutomationData AnalyticsDashboard DesignTechnical Staff ManagementSoftware DesignSoftware InfrastructureSoftware Innovation

Other Skills

Cloud SystemsEngineeringPython (Programming Language)API IntegrationTeam CollaborationSoftware Project ManagementDatabase DesignSoftware PrototypingProblem SolvingOperational SoftwareFull-Stack DevelopmentWorkflow OptimizationDatabase Management System (DBMS)Agile DevelopmentBusiness Software Solutions

About

I love exploring local cafés. I enjoy watching people connect over coffee and food. One day, a favorite café closed suddenly. Staff were disappointed. Customers were disappointed. It reminded me how operations and systems can make or break a café. That experience sparked my mission. I help cafés and F&B businesses thrive with technology that works. I have a decade of experience in software engineering and IT for F&B. I design systems that streamline daily operations. I reduce errors. I empower teams. I build custom POS, inventory, and workflow automation tools. I focus on operational efficiency, smooth staff workflows, and actionable insights. Technology should make running a café easier, not harder. Example: I implemented a cloud-based inventory system for a multi-location café chain. Result: 30% fewer stockouts. Faster workflows. Happier customers. Another example: I built a real-time analytics dashboard for a restaurant group. Result: Better decisions. Fewer bottlenecks. More efficiency across locations. I believe every café deserves systems that support growth and creativity. Smart solutions can transform operations. They delight staff. They elevate guest experiences. Let’s make your café run smoother. Let’s make your customers happier. Connect with me to explore how technology can help.

Experience

9 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 9 mos

Current Experience

Invozone

2 roles

Software Engineering Manager

Promoted

May 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Hollywood, Florida, United States

Lead IT solutions and software implementations for restaurants and food & beverage clients.
Design and implement custom POS systems, inventory management tools, and workflow automation.
Develop real-time analytics dashboards to guide operations, staffing, and customer engagement.
Integrate systems across multiple departments, ensuring smooth adoption and scalability.
Collaborate with operations, sales, and IT teams to optimize business processes.
Mentor junior engineers and guide project teams on best practices and system architecture.
Focus on delivering practical, reliable technology solutions that improve efficiency and customer experience.
Key Achievements:
Reduced stockouts by 30% via cloud-based inventory systems.
Improved staff workflow efficiency by 25% through automation and workflow optimization.
Delivered multi-location IT solutions for 5+ F&B chains, enabling scalable growth.
Implemented analytics dashboards that improved operational decision-making and real-time insights.

IT Project LeadershipEngineering Management

Software Engineer Team Lead

Aug 2020 – Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Hollywood, Florida, United States

Delivered high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code while optimizing existing systems to improve performance by 30%.
Led a team of engineers to design and implement robust software solutions for F&B and delivery operations.
Conducted code reviews, guided junior developers, and fostered a collaborative environment to promote knowledge sharing.
Implemented custom POS systems, inventory management, workflow automation, and real-time analytics dashboards.
Collaborated with operations, sales, and IT teams to ensure seamless adoption and integration of new systems.
Streamlined multi-location restaurant and delivery app operations through cloud-based solutions and automation.
Improved operational efficiency, reduced errors, and enhanced customer experience across client platforms.
Mentored and coached team members to elevate technical skills and improve delivery standards.

IT Project LeadershipTechnical Staff Management

Dew software

Software Engineer

Aug 2018 – Jul 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos · Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States · On-site

Developed custom POS and workflow automation tools for mid-sized restaurants and cafés.
Automated inventory and order reporting, reducing errors and improving operational efficiency.
Collaborated with restaurant managers to ensure software features aligned with day-to-day business operations.
Maintained and optimized code for existing systems to improve performance and scalability.

Software DesignEngineering

Logic solutions, inc.

Associate Software Engineer

Jun 2016 – Jul 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Jacksonville, FL, United States · On-site

Assisted in the development of web applications for restaurant operations and delivery coordination.
Implemented basic inventory tracking and staff workflow tools for small cafés and restaurants.
Participated in code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior engineers.

Software InfrastructurePython (Programming Language)

Software developers inc (sdi)

Software Intern

Jan 2015 – May 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos · Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States · On-site

Supported prototype development for café and restaurant management software.
Assisted with client testing and workflow simulations to improve usability.
Learned practical full-stack development and collaborated on operational software solutions.

Software InnovationSoftware Infrastructure