Computer Science Project

NIMA VAZIRI

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EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO Waterloo, ON

Bachelor of Computer Science, Co-op Class of 2017

Scholarships: University of Waterloo President s Scholarship

ERINDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL Mississauga, ON

Ontario Secondary School Diploma Class of 2012

Average: 90%

Coursework: Computer Science 12, Computer Science 11, Advanced Functions, Calculus & Vectors, Data Management,

Chemistry, Physics, English

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

INDEPENDENT PROJECT Toronto, ON

Ontario G1 Driver License Practice App July 2011

Developed an Android app allowing users to quiz themselves on their knowledge of the road rules and traffic signs

Used Java and XML on the Eclipse platform to create the functionality and develop the GUI design respectively

SELECT ACADEMIC PROJECT Toronto, ON

Card Game Imitation Jun 2011

Created an imitation of the card and online interactive game Magic: The Gathering through pair-programming

Functionalities included computer simulation of the opponent s actions and drag-and-drop

Developed the game through pair-programming using Java

WORK EXPERIENCE

DARAKI SOFTWARE INC. Toronto, ON

Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant Sept 2010 Sept 2011

Assisted with gathering financial information thereby facilitated company accounting and filing of tax reports

Ensured transactions are properly recorded and that the necessary supporting documents are present and correct

Summarized recorded transactions in order to create consolidated financial statements using Excel

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

OAKVILLE SOCCER CLUB Toronto, ON

Captain of Oakville Inferno, First Division Rep Aug 2008 Sept 2011

Led a team of 17 players to 13 consecutive wins to place first in the league

Finalist of the South Region Soccer League Cup tournament in 2010

Enhanced teamwork by improving communication among players during practice as well as games

AGENTS OF CHANGE Toronto, ON

Executive Member Sept 2010 Sept 2011

Helped raise $1500 to build a well in India as part of an aid program for sick children

Raised awareness of various charitable causes by holding school-wide information events

Increased student involvement by 50% through advertising and in-person interactions

ENGLISH & PHYSICS SENIOR SCHOLARS Toronto, ON

Tutor Sept 2010 present

Selected by the head of the English department as a top candidate for tutoring

Assisted struggling students with writing and editing essays, reports, and articles

Improved students understanding of concepts and problems by providing step-by-step instructions and examples

Developed teaching skills during the tutoring process and thereby becoming a more effective tutor

ADDITIONAL

Recognized by Erindale Secondary School with the Character Award two consecutive times

Recipient of certificates and awards in areas such as Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, and Geography

Held academic excellence standing for five consecutive semesters

Enjoy watching movies, playing soccer and tennis, learning guitar, and reading the National Geographic

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