Systems Design Engineer
Hi! I am Chahana, a student at the University of Waterloo pursuing Systems Design Engineering. The program teaches the fundamentals in electrical, mechanical, and software engineering to show the bigger picture to advance technology and innovation. Technology is my profound passion, rooted in my interest in innovation with impact. SYDE offers me the chance to impact many industries due to its powerful blend of technology and society!
Skills
Education
Relevent Courses (Year 1):
Java
• Developed a console-based slot machine game in Java, utilizing test case libraries and enhancing user experience.
• Applied object-oriented programming principles to organize code into classes and methods, incorporating splash screens, main menu navigation, instructions, and gameplay functions.
• Multi-user program implementing file handling, exception handling, conditional logic, and file writing. Players’ data, including individual balances, are saved to a file, allowing users to resume their game in future sessions.
React, CSS, Node.js, Google Cloud Platform, REST API
• Competed against 300 students across 100 institutions from 30 countries. Developed a career-upskilling full-stack platform that helps disabled users to explore careers and upskill, earning a perfect 5/5 from BCG judges.
• Full-stack platform built with a React.js front end, Node.js back end, and a REST API through Google Cloud Platform. Collects survey data to generate tailored career roadmaps and integrated an AI-powered chatbot using a Gemini API.
• Dashboard for users to network with other disabled professionals for mentorship and to showcase skills, giving employers a pool of talented candidates to satisfy EU disability-hiring requirements.
Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Node.js, Express.js, React.js, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
• Web app addressing rising grocery prices in Canada, helping users find the most affordable grocery options near their geological location.
• Developed the backend using Node.js and Express.js, while the frontend was built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (React.js).
• Uses Generative AI API to generate JSON code blocksto return top 10 closest grocery stores with the cheapest price for that item when users enter their location and any item they need.
• Implemented Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, integrating Google Maps API for location-based search.
Python, Flask, Javascript, HTML/CSS, GCP, API
• A Chrome Extension that keeps you on-task by blocking distracting websites and offering a Pomodoro timer.
• Each time you load or switch tabs, Mission Complete uses its backend, Gemini API, to determine if you're off-task and automatically closes the tab to get you back on track!
• Pomodoro technique: A 25-minute timer starts in the extension popup and notifies you when time's up.
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Designed and developed my personal responsive website using HTML, CSS and Javascript to showcase my skills, projects, and background.
GitHub LinkStock Analysis
• Conducted a comprehensive analysis of DoorDash stock, evaluating financial performance, market position, and growth
potential to assess its investment viability and presented at Target Alpha.
• Performed SWOT analysis to evaluate DoorDash’s strategic position, identifying key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
and threats to provide a comprehensive investment outlook. Utilized advanced Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
SolidWorks, AutoCAD
• Gained hands-on experience with SolidWorks in my Systems Design Engineering course- assembly design and engineering drawings.
• Enhanced my CAD proficiency as a CAD Programmer at Sable Metal Fabrication, where I applied engineering drawing principles to manufacturable models for real-world applications such as brackets, jigs, etc.
Adobe Photoshop
• I love design because it allows me to bring creativity and ideas to life in a visual way.
• 4+ years of Adove Photoshop experience through a Communications Technology course.
To be updated.
Skills: Low-code app development, Software Automation, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Data Analysis, Power BI, QC, Quoting, Engineering drawings
Coordinated and managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring
smooth delivery of activities, high-quality experiences for all participants and improved efficiency.
Developed and implemented engaging recreational, educational, and team-building activities tailored to different age
groups and skill levels.
Skills: Program development, Operations management, Data management, Leadership, Collaboration
Analyzed astronomical sketches, graphs, and non-textual figures from historical notebooks at the Harvard College Observatory, contributing to a citizen science project with valuable data in early astronomical research.
Compiled and organized research findings into comprehensive reports, effectively highlighting key insights and trends,
Skills: Data analysis, Data transcribing
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