HI, I'M SHIV

TL;DR - I enjoy and excel at building data-driven solutions that deliver market dominating results.

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ABOUT ME

Basically my Tinder profile

Some days, I'll amaze everyone.
Other days, I'll put my keys in the freezer.

I was an accident: despite my unexpected birth in New York, I'm a Toronto based 3rd year university student with experience in the CPG industry and capital markets.

5+ Years
of
Programming
9+ Languages &
Frameworks
Known
3.5 Cumulative
University
GPA
Resume
Github

SKILLS

I've tried my best not to exaggerate

Frontend Development

HTML/CSS

90%

React

80%

Angular

70%

JavaScript

80%

Backend Development

Java

90%

C++

85%

Node

75%

WebSockets

75%

Data Analysis

Python

85%

Azure (ADF, DevOps)

75%

Power BI & ETL

85%

SQL

80%

Developer Tools

Git

85%

Bash Scripting (Unix/Linux Shells)

80%

Docker

75%

REST APIs

90%

EXPERIENCES

Don't underestimate me, that's my mother's job.
Education
Work

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Pickering High School
2018-2022
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O.S.S.D

  • Grade 11 Average: 97.5% | Grade 12 Average: 96%

  • Gifted Program Certificate

  • Bilingual (English/French) Certificate


Accomplishments

  • Certificate of Distinction | Euclid Mathematics Contest

    • Herff Jones Portfolio Feature | Graphic Design

      • Bachelor of Computer Science

      University of Waterloo
      2022-2027
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      Relevant Coursework

      • CS 135: Designing Functional Programs

      • CS 136: Algorithm Design and Data Abstraction

      • CS 246: Object-Oriented Software Development

      • CS 240: Data Structures and Data Management

        • CS 251: Computer Architecture and Design

          • Bachelor of Business Administration

          Wilfrid Laurier University
          2022-2027
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          Relevant Coursework

          • BU 283: Financial Management I

          • BU 393 Financial Management II

            • BU 127: Financial Accounting

            • BU 247: Managerial Accounting

            • BU 288: Organizational Behaviour


              • Accomplishments

              • Winner | NestlĂ© Consulting Case Competition

              • Finalist | OMERS Venture Capital Case Competition

              • Bloomberg Terminal Certification

              Data Analyst

              Haleon
              May 2023 - Aug 2023
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              Internship

              • Performed price elasticity regression analysis and customer segmentation through k-means clustering using scikit-learn, xgboost and Python, thereby identifying optimal price points for key SKUs, and driving incremental net revenue for the Advil brand by 8.3%

              • Developed a pricing tracker tool in Excel using XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and Pivot Tables that analyzed Haleon and key competitor pricing trends to identify opportunities for portfolio growth

              • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop optimized price-pack architecture for the Centrum and Tums brands, leading to the launch of new PPGs which resulted in a 4% growth in market share

              • Supported the marketing team with TPR and promo optimization recommendations for the Buckley's brand to create 15% lift

              • Architected a corporate-wide SharePoint Site to host 10 000+ frequently accessed documents, eliminating organizational inefficiencies and boosting overall productivity

              Business Intelligence Manager

              Haleon
              Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
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              Internship

              • Implemented an Azure Data Factory pipeline with support for CI/CD to automate ETL processes to deliver sales data to Power BI, resulting a 75% reduction in time spent on manual updates

              • Developed a Power BI dashboard using SQL and DAX expressions to track changes in product consumption across different time periods and monitor out-of-stock instances, facilitating an increase in sales productivity

              • Coordinated an Agile team using Jira and Git and throughly documented all projects.

              System Analyst

              CIBC Capital Markets
              Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
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              Internship

              • Architected a REST API tool using jsTree, Angular, and NodeJS to execute SQL queries. Tested the API using Postman. Integrated Microsoft AD for authentication and authorization, facilitating unlimited user scalability compared to a previous limitation of 200 users

              • Spearheaded the development of an Excel macro using Visual Basic to handle API calls and convert JSON responses to Excel arrays. Macro was adopted department-wide and decreased report generation time by 50%.

              • Programmed a full-stack Java application with integrated WebSockets and MS SQL Server drivers to maintain organizational unit hierarchies and update daily PnL data, reducing operational risk and saving 30 minutes per update..

              • Mapped 5 books in 3 organizational units to ensure data accuracy as the bank underwent the CDOR to CORRA interest rate benchmark transition

              PROJECTS

              The experiements worth showcasing

              Currently Working On:

              An AI chat bot to help new soccer referees gain a deeper understanding of the Laws of the Game

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              Sorting Algorithm Optimization

              Developed software to exploring time complexities for various algorithms in Java.

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              Parcel Distribution Center

              Created a distribution center simulation using Java and 2D graphics to master OOP.

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              Tube Game Macro

              Created a breadth-first search algorithm in Racket to efficiently solve the widely available ball sort puzzle game. The solve process was illustrated using the Racket GUI toolkit.

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              Multiplayer Chess

              Built a multiplater chess with a CLI interface and X11 graphics with 4 AI difficulty levels

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