Hi, I'm Shaiza✨
software engineer | author | photographer
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About

Recognized for having a strong desire to work with future technological leaders in the industry for both professional and personal growth. A quick learner, ready to overcome any challenges that come her way.

Work Experience

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City of Brampton

Sep 2024 - Present
STEAM Instructor
Lead interactive sessions that foster creativity and critical thinking among participants. Design and implement programming activities tailored to various age groups, ensuring they align with program objectives and meet the unique needs of each audience. Dedicated to promoting accessible and inclusive recreational teaching, creating a supportive and welcoming environment centered around programming.
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University of Guelph

Aug 2024 - Present
Academic Instructional Developer
Develop Python scripts and a centralized platform to streamline grade submission processes and automate academic workflows, enhancing efficiency. Lead the creation of innovative tools, including a QR-code-enabled web portal for real-time room schedules, an SAS script suite for accommodation management, and tools for automated lab scheduling and email management. Integrate PDF rendering for detailed assignment reports and convert MOSS results into CSV format for easy analysis and record-keeping.
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Halo Halo

July 2024 - Present
Software Engineer
Enhance the accuracy and efficiency of AI algorithms for language translation and localization. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate backend services, APIs, and other functionalities. Utilize AI to improve the visual quality of the application and portal, ensuring high fidelity in all graphical elements. Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights, identify pain points, and inform the design of intuitive interfaces that enhance user satisfaction.
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TD Canada

Jan 2024 - May 2024
Software Engineer
Successfully integrated third-party APIs into business banking systems, enhancing functionality and improving system performance by 10%. Conducted performance and vulnerability analyses, optimizing .NET application response times and increasing system security to 90%. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align with business goals, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions. Won the TD Innovation Challenge, standing out among 100 participants for creativity and problem-solving. As a TD Campus Influencer, leveraged leadership skills to promote TD initiatives and foster community engagement.
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University of Guelph

September 2023 - April 2024
Teaching Assistant
Collaborated with the instructor to strategize lesson planning and led sessions on Object-Oriented Programming and UI Design. Held office hours to provide one-on-one support, clarifying complex concepts and offering personalized guidance to students. Assisted in grading assignments, quizzes, and exams, providing constructive feedback to over 350 students. Contributed to the class's technological enhancement by training an AI model for a custom FAQ chatbot, ensuring 24/7 access to course information and assistance.
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Gryphhacks

May 2021 - May 2023
Cofounder & CoPresident
Founded a student organization that hosts an annual event promoting technological innovation through collaboration, from prototyping to product conceptualization. Managed a team of 30+ students using a weekly sprint approach, overseeing five departments. Raised $12,372 to establish a 48-hour international hackathon with over 400 participants from 28 countries. Built partnerships with 16 organizations and companies, fostering liaisons between companies and students to support career exploration and networking opportunities.
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IGEM Guelph

Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
Web Developer, UI Designer
Conceptualized design concepts and logos for the product site to a developed brand identity guide for the organization through market research and symbolism. Collaborated with a team of designers and developers to achieve project objectives, as well as biochemists and students to showcase a new organism they created. Developed low-fidelity wireframes and converted them into high-fidelity designs using Figma and Adobe XD. Implemented 100% responsive designs using Angular to create dynamic web pages.
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Bulk N Bits

May 2022 - Aug 2022
Store Associate
Efficiently updated the business' Shopify portal with the latest products, ensuring accurate product descriptions, images, and pricing to enhance the online shopping experience for customers. Monitored and managed incoming orders on the Shopify platform, promptly processing orders, coordinating with the fulfillment team, and ensuring timely shipment to customers, resulting in improved order fulfillment and customer satisfaction. Conducted regular checks and audits on the Shopify portal to verify product availability, inventory levels, and order statuses, proactively resolving any discrepancies to maintain a seamless and error-free online shopping environment.
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Ironwall Inc

May 2021 - August 2021
Frontend Developer, UI Designer
Proficiently developed fully responsive web pages using React, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS to enhance user experience. Collaborated with cross-functional teams of designers and developers to implement and test front-end features, ensuring seamless integration of design and functionality. Refined user interface design by implementing wireframes, achieving optimal usability and aesthetic appeal. Operated in an agile environment, participating in weekly stand-ups and managing user bugs through GitHub Projects.

Skills

React
Next.js
Typescript
Angular
Node.js
Microsoft Azure
HTML/CSS
Postgres
Docker
Kubernetes
Java
C
Figma
Adobe CC
Confluence
Agile
My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.

Vitrum

Vitrum

Vitrium – where every voice counts and transparency reigns supreme. In a world where trust is paramount, Vitrium stands as a beacon of openness and accountability in the voting process. Our platform ensures that every vote is securely recorded, anonymous, verifiable, and accessible to the public eye.

Next.js
Typescript
PostgreSQL
Tailwind CSS
Near
Etherium
Pomodoro Chrome Extension

Pomodoro Chrome Extension

Currently Remodeling -- A browser extension that combines the Pomodoro Technique with a task manager, available on the 'New Tab' page of chromium-based browsers. Users can schedule tasks, change themes, and manage study sessions in timed intervals to boost productivity and reduce burnout. The extension also works offline without the need for external tools or links.

HTML
CSS
PHP
Chromium
Zen Browser, powered by Zengine

Zen Browser, powered by Zengine

Zen is an AI-focused search engine under a privacy-centric browser known as Zengine. It uses smart AI features such as Retrieval Augment Generation (RAG) models to create user-friendly, engaging content from ethically scraped websites.

React.js
Ollama
Langchain
JaavScript
Flask
Framer Motion
Chroma DB
GptForAll
Project Baymax

Project Baymax

An interactive AI personal healthcare companion, based on baymax from the movie BIG HERO 6, with a completely cloned synthesized voice, identical to the film, and a conversational caring nature, just like Baymax’s!

Next.js
Typescript
OpenAI
Playht.ai
TailwindCSS
Accomplishments

Awards & Recognition

During my time in university, and even now, I love being involved in the community. From planning student events - to - representing the university at other prestigious events!

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    High-Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (PCHD)

    Brampton, Ontario

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    CAN-CWiCS - UoG Staff Representative

    Toronto, Ontario

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    Hack The North - Hackathon Host

    Waterloo, Ontario

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    Brian D Sullivan Award

    University of Guelph

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    Dean's Honour List

    University of Guelph

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    Adknown Inc Scholarship

    University of Guelph

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    CEPS Leadership Scholarship

    University of Guelph

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    Ccubed - Co-Founder and Director

    Canada-Wide

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    HawkHacks - Marketing Director

    Waterloo, Ontario

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    University of Guelph - Computing Representative

    Ontario University Fair

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    CAN-CWiCS Student Representative for UoG

    Toronto, Ontario

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    SOCIS - Vice President

    University of Guelph

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    GCC President

    University of Guelph

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    Hack The 6ix - Best Business Proposal

    Toronto, Ontario

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    MapHacks - First Place Overall Winner

    Toronto, Ontario

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    Hack the Northeast - Campus Ambassador

    HTNE

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    MLH Local Hack Day - 2nd Place Overall Winner

    University of Guelph

Contact

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