Project Management

PURAJ DESAI

Toronto, ON 289-***-**** **********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/purajdesai

SUMMARY

A Highly Motivated, Detailed Oriented professional seeking a position where I can apply my strong abilities in a data- driven environment. Moreover, I am an enthusiast to learn new things. Thus, I am not limited to opportunities. Experience includes working as a Website Manager, Technical Support Specialist and Junior iOS Developer. EDUCATION

George Brown College, Toronto Jan 2017 - Apr 2019

Advance Diploma: Game Programming, GPA: 3.64

Uka Tarsadia University, India Jul 2011 - Jun 2016 Master of Science: Information Technology

EXPERIENCE

Website Manager Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

Private Firm, Toronto, ON

• Created and Maintained website content using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

• Implemented Search Engine Optimization for creating brand awareness.

• Controlled and Managed content of a website that had industry SEO keywords.

• Reviewed and Analyzed client sites for areas that can be improved and optimized.

• Produced project management plan and Managed communication with project stakeholders. Technical Support Specialist Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

Rapt Infra Pvt. Limited, Surat, India

• Analyzed and Monitored server, applications and services using a combination of remote tools.

• Partnered in on-site repairs of PC desktop hardware, printer and other peripherals.

• Resolved end-user IT issues, such as password reset, software questions, PC hardware problems, internet connectivity, configurations; Evaluated, Tested and Deployed software/hardware upgrade to Infrastructure. Junior iOS Developer Sept 2015 - May 2016

Confluence Software Solutions LLP, Valsad, India

• Developed interactive iOS applications to illustrate various aspects of iOS development, including Custom Drawing, Animation, Drag and Drop, Gestures, and Collection Views.

• Translated business requirements and technical designs into test specifications and test cases.

• Participated in requirement gathering, requirement analysis, and documentation.

• Performed code walk-through to follow and ensure adherence to software development life cycle.

• Achieved or exceeded metrics 100% of time, resulting in reduced cycle time and savings to project’s budget. Software Engineer Intern Mar 2014 – May 2014

Vision Infotech, Surat, India

• Established a web application (Task management System) including 40% front-end and 60% back end based on a request from project manager; System connects employees and team leaders within an organization to plan, assign & track tasks.

• Worked closely with development team and project manager in planning, designing, quality assurance and testing of software application using various strategic test methods and applications.

• Optimized file system architecture and implemented Push Messaging service for faster communication. CERTIFICATION

Foundation Level Certified Tester, ISTQB May 2015

SKILLS

Programming Languages: Java, SQL, Python, C#, C++, Swift, Objective-C, HTML/HTML5, JavaScript, CSS Tools: Android Studio, XCode, Unreal Engine, Unity3D, WebStorm, Notepad++, Anaconda, Sublime Text, Eclipse, Visual Studio, NetBeans, Adobe Dreamweaver

Database: MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, SQLite, Db2

Functional skills: Pattern Recognition, SDLC, Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Project Management, Risk Management Collaboration Software: Trello, Slack, JIRA

Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, LoadUI, Appium (iOS & Android Testing) Version Control: GitHub, Perforce

PROJECTS

Pac-Man Recreation, George Brown College, Toronto, Canada Jan 2019 – Apr 2019

• Implemented scripts, models and art in Unity3D to prepare faster and simple 2D Pac-man Clone

• Enhanced Artificial Intelligence and concept of Pixel to Units, Mecanim, Collider, Rigidbodies, and Layer Orders were used

• Restructured features to facilitate player to teleport main character from one position to another; Designed different control systems for game

Kid In Jungle, George Brown College, Toronto, Canada Jan 2019 – Apr 2019

• Responsible for fulfilling game functionality translating design ideas, concepts and engaging games

• Made Progress On collision matrix, 2D animations and transitions, object pooling technique and parallaxing effect; Project was built and tested on Microsoft Console with 100% smooth gameplay

• Oversaw project with minimal reported bugs during QA Super Tic-Tac-Toe, George Brown College, Toronto, Canada Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

• Produced a game utilizing JAVA, Mentored team members on project functionality and technical details

• Ensured application is properly integrated with Android API

• Added a distinct characteristic where players could battle with each other in a tug of war way with a twist of fire and ice theme

• Provided Quality Assurance testing on art assets and report on issues through Trello

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Robo Chopper, George Brown College, Toronto, Canada Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

• Remodelled a 2D game Cuphead in Eclipse IDE using JAVA with advanced game performance and features

• Collaborated in fast-paced development cycles; Completed 100% of deadlines ahead of schedule

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Highway Escape, George Brown College, Toronto, Canada May 2017 - Aug 2017

• Contributed and Composed web-based HTML5 game using EaselJS, EmberJS and TypeScript

• Mapped out project implementation and allocated tasks to team members

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Happy Kids, Confluence Software Solutions LLP, India Jan 2016 - May 2016

• Designed and Developed iOS application in Objective-C to teach multiple things to kids with less physical memory consumption

• Worked closely with UI/UX designer; Engaged in RESTful, SOAP web services, XML and JSON

• Verified system logic by overseeing preparation of test data, testing and debugging during QA cycles

• Maintained application with more than 99% crash-free users during tenure

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Owl Hoop, Confluence Software Solutions LLP, India Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

• Involved with back-end development team for writing and testing in-game scripts (Unity3D)

• Integrated plugins in Unity (Facebook SDK, analytics, etc.)

• Onboarded new developers and guided knowledge transfer to iOS developers on features of tool (Unity3D)

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Learning Hub, Confluence Software Solutions LLP, India Sept 2015 - Dec 2016

• Composed a native iOS application to facilitate users to learn programming language

• Altered in both main languages Objective-C and Swift; Made Core Date for persistent storage of user data.

• Integrated XMPP for messages, REST API for other functions

• Examined and scheduled new features for development cycle; Released application to App Store, TestFlight. Tetris Game, Uka Tarsadia University, India Sep 2013 – Dec 2013

• Aimed to develop a game (Tetris) by applying Python and Pygame

• Executed highly accurate Python scripts to automate validation of data, improved validation and accuracy by 40%; Found ways to simplify design and improve code efficiency

• Concepts of Multi-Dimensional List Processing, Game Loops, Basic Pygame Graphics, Advanced Python Functions & Methods were used to build for various functionalities

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