HI, I'M SHIV

Softwar

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've put milk back in the pantry.

Despite my accidental birth in New York, I'm a Toronto based 4th year university student with experience in the CPG industry, capital markets and corporate tax.

3 Previous
Engineering
Internships
9+ Languages &
Frameworks
Known
3.5 Cumulative
University
GPA

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%

C#

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

          • CS 241: Sequential Programs

            • CS 341: Algorithms

              • CS 350: Operating Systems

                • CS 486: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

                • 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


                    Accomplishments

                    • Winner | Nestlé Consulting Case Competition

                    • Finalist | OMERS Venture Capital Case Competition

                    • Bloomberg Terminal Certification

                    Data Engineer

                    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

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

                    • 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.

                    Software Developer

                    CIBC Capital Markets
                    Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
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                    Internship

                    • Architected a REST API tool using 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

                    Software Engineer

                    KPMG
                    Jan 2025 - Apr 2025
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                    Internship

                    • Modernized two core enterprise Azure solutions by upgrading Node.js from v16 to v22 across C# and Vue.js stacks, improving build times by 20% and reducing technical debt.

                    • Built secure REST API endpoints in C# with Dapper and SQL Server for reporting system used by high-volume asset management clients, saving 800+ hours annually.

                    • Designed and implemented backend logic leveraging Azure Functions and Blob Storage with a responsive Vue.js front-end to transform fund-level data from SQL stored procedures into client-ready financial deliverables.

                    • Coordinated among 20 developers in an Agile environment using Git and Azure DevOps for version control.

                    PROJECTS

                    Code I didn't get paid for

                    Multiplayer Chess

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

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                    Currently Working On:

                    An AI chat bot to help new soccer referees gain a deeper understanding of the Laws of the Game. Currently have a minimum viable product.

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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

                    Check it out

                    Currently Working On:

                    An AI chat bot to help new soccer referees gain a deeper understanding of the Laws of the Game. Currently have a minimum viable product.

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