Project Object Oriented

Kavigen N. Kistnasamy (Kavi)

Citizenship: Canadian

University of Waterloo Undergraduate, 1A Mechatronics Engineering

Languages: French (native), English (fluent)

Contact

Tel: 905-***-****

Cell: 226-***-****

e-mail: ********@*********.**

Address

88 Pebblestone Circle, Brampton, ON, L6X 4M8

Profile

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Website http://www.studentprotocol.com

Key Skills

Speak, read and write fluently in FrenchExcellent programming skills: C, C++, Java, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS 3, JavaScriptExperience working with Django framework,Python and Twig templates in web application developmentOutstanding ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and programming languagesGood understanding of Object Oriented Programming through Digital Computation course workKnowledge of ADT's, Data Structures and Algorithms through Data Structures and Algorithms courseExperience with the Software Development Life Cycle (see )AUTOCAD and Unigraphics NX experience through Graphics course workSelf-starter; able to set priorities and meet operational deadlinesOutstanding teamwork; able to effectively collaborate within a group (see )Excellent problem solving and critical analysis skills (IT and Web Coordinator position, Turner Fenton Robotics, Arduino Robot Project)Experience in Technical writing (see )

Education, Assignments, Projects

EducationCompleted the International Baccalaureate program at Turner Fenton S.S.Candidate for Bachelor of Applied Science, Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, September 2010 April 2015Assignments

Extended Essay, Grade 12, Turner Fenton S.S., ONWrote a Research Paper (technical writing format), in the World Religion subject matter, specifically on Buddhism (Awarded Grade A)Software Development Life Cycle - Information & Technology in a Global Society, Turner Fenton S.S, ONDeveloped a web site for the International Baccalaureate program of Turner Fenton Completed over 8 months, the project ran parallel to course content including HTML, CSS, SQL, MS Excel

Current ProjectsMTE 100 Final Project (Arduino Robot)Programmed an Arduino board combined with motors, photosensors and an LCD display to complete a predesigned obstacle courseDesigned a touch sensor in front of the Arduino, to allow it to "know" about obstaclesThe project made use of Digital Computation course content, where object oriented programming, boolean logic and overall code efficiency were key to the Arduino completing the obstacle course.ProjectsDeveloped an online administrative system for the Nanofellowships Application for WIN, University of WaterlooCo-developing an online search engine for student housing Co-founding an initiative to allow students of the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University to group together under one organization in order to run sponsorship activities for children in Africa

Work

IT and Web Coordinator January 2011 date

Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN)

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON Administered the Wordpress-based website for WIN (nano.uwaterloo.ca)Developed a MySQL driven online application process for the WIN Fellowships in Nanotechnology application using PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS Performed general administrative duties such as mailing, filing, event planning, technical writing of reports

Special Event Tour Guide November 6th 2010

University of Waterloo,Waterloo, ONTook visitors on descriptive tours of residence and responded to all questions in a professional mannerPresented to a large audience (up to 50) about aspects of university life as a student

Volunteer

Turner Fenton Robotics Team September 2009 March 2010

Turner Fenton Secondary School

Brampton, ONBuilt an automated and remote controlled robot as part of a team and competed at the FIRST tech competition in Pennsylvania, U.SWork included designing and building an Archimedes screw mechanism operated by motors

DECA chapter member September 2008 February 2010

Turner Fenton Secondary School

Brampton, ONPresented realistic business case studies along with a solution to the problem posed to a judge within the Developing Excellence Celebrating Achievement (DECA) competition (see Awards)

Activities and Interests

ActivitiesBrampton Fair Ground's Men Soccer League (Sept 2011 - Date)Soccer Intramurals at the University of Waterloo Campus RecreationReading, playing video games, volunteering, working out, working on ideas and projects Academic and Professional Interests

Product Design & Development

Awards

University of Waterloo President s Scholarship Award, 2010Developing Excellence Celebrating Achievement (DECA) business competitionRegional champion Internet Marketing chapter 2008Regional champion Buying and Merchandising chapter 2009 Provincial champion Buying and Merchandising chapter 2010

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