Mohammad


Minhal Syed


Software Engineer • Fullstack Developer

I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.

-Albert Einstein

SKILLS

My best attributes are my curiosity, empathy and problem solving skills. I believe that these 3 qualities allow me to be extremely adaptable and overcome new hurdles in stride.

Here are some of the topics I have knowledge on:

Languages
C/C++
.NET
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
Python
Java
PHP
FrameWorks & Tools
Eclipse
Andorid Studio
Visual Studio
Vue
Bootstrap
Firebase
MySQL
jQuery
AngularJS
Node.js
React.js
Git
Scrum
Agile
Soft Skills
Analytical Thinking
Problem Solving & Resourcefulness
Adaptability & Flexibility
Creativity
Problem Sensitivity
Oral & Written Communication

PROJECTS

Instant Sudoku Solver

9x9 Sudoku Solver Python Library

Instant Sudoku Solver

• Using Python, created an instant Sudoku Puzzle Solver Library that generates a solution to a given Sudoku problem.
• Implemented Back-Tracking/Forward Checking algorithms using Constraint Satisfaction Problems and Degree Heuristics • Implemented a GUI using Pygame Library for a clean UI for end user experience.

Technology used
Python

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Internet Censor

H-Rase

• Using Microsoft Azure and machine learning algorithms, created an android app to deliver an idea/concept that would help counter online harassment.
• Created a website and a chrome extension to better integrate the application.
• Used a report-based system so that as time went on the program will continue to be effective. H-Rase was 2nd in its category at Hack the Valley 2017.

Technology used
Android, HTML, GitHub, MySQL Microsoft Azure

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EXPERIENCE

Business Analyst more_vert

Roots Canada
May 2019 - September 2019

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• Responsible for the upkeep of day-to-day operations of the company by using technologies such as Momentis, Aptos, HighJump, Microsoft Flow, Microsoft PowerApps, and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Responsible for the development of Roots new Leather Customization Application using PowerApps, SharePoint and Flow.
• Debugging in the MySQL database and doing ECommerce testing in Riskified by designing a backend application using Python and SQL to create a data pipeline for a custom web platform for the Leather Customization Application.

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J-AliBaba
September 2018 - January 2019

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• Worked with local business to gain an online presence by creating a website using JavaScript, HTML5 & CSS, with heavy focus on React.js and Angular.js Frameworks. Deployed Git and GitLab for a version-controlled system.
• Was able to change the design as the client’s needs evolved and delivered a frontend interface connected to a RESTful API that corrected the operations bottlenecks using VueJS.
• Developed Custom responsive themes and performed custom work for merchant stores.

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University of Toronto
September 2016 - May 2017

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• Working under Professor Marc Fournier and his team of graduate students. Responsible for coding over 500 lines quickly and efficiently while maintaining the standards of expectations.
• Assisted in creating the research criteria for a largescale project.
• Researched computational thinking methods and the implementation into different academic disciplines.

IT Specialistmore_vert

Chartwell Retirement Residence
May 2016 - May 2017

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• Surveyed the residents about common technical problems, and now give 35-minute workshops each week on specific topics. • The classes have seen weekly attendance increase from a handful of people in each session to classes of 20. • To date, I have assisted nearly 50 different people and I have seen residents’ confidence levels rise while using electronics.

ABOUT ME

Hello! My name is Mohammad Minhal Syed. I am a diligent and dedicated 4th-year student currently enrolled in the BEng of Software Engineering program, specializing in the Internet of Things; and hope to continue my education after, specializing in Statistics to help with my background in Software Engineering (IoT). I have always been passionate about Mathematics and Technology and I enjoy keeping up with current and upcoming technological innovations. I enjoy attending developer conferences and hackathons, and courses to keep me current, like the recent ones I have taken on c#, as well as a Full Stack course focusing on JavaScript development such as MongoDB, React and Node, just to keep me current and in practice.

Here are some things I enjoy
  • music_videoMusic, Movies & Books


    Music:

    Movies: Fast and Furious • Zoolander • Inception • Interstellar • Lord of the Rings • City of God • Harry Potter • Wall-E • The Avengers • Superbad

    Books: Catch-22 • The Glass Castle • A Short History of Nearly Everything • The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark • Tesla Biography • Elon Musk Biography • On Intelligence • Thinking, Fast and Slow • E=mc^2 • Man's Search for Meaning

  • directions_runActivities & Sports

    Activities: Making people laugh • Hiking • Reading • Learning • Teaching • Travelling • Making myself laugh • Trying new things • Helping

    Sports: Hockey • MMA • Soccer • Basketball • Running

  • favoriteGeneral Interests

    Programming • Artificial Intelligence • Bioinformatics • Science • History • Philosophy • Game Theory • Fitness • Entrepreneurship • Everything Rap/Hip-Hop • Everything Sneakers

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