I am Aks Chunara

I'm a Recent Computer Science Graduate.



About

About Me

Recently Graduated Computer Science student with experience in software development. I am seeking a position that allows me to further develop my skills and knowledge while working alongside experienced team members. I am eager to leverage my prior project experience while gaining exposure to new technologies, particularly in the areas of Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity.

  • Name: Aks Chunara
  • Date of birth: July 4, 2001
  • Address: 2155 Monastery Lane, Halifax, NS, B3L 4P9
  • Email: aks.chunara@gmail.com
  • Phone: +1 902 441 0793

Education

August 2019 - May 2023

Bachelor of Computer Science

Dalhousie University

I graduated with a CGPA of 4.03 and received the Sexton Distinction for my academic achievements. Throughout my degree, I acquired a strong foundation in computer science, with a focus on Principles of Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Development, Database Management, Operating Systems, Web and Mobile Development, Cloud Computing, Network Security, and Machine Learning. These skills have equipped me to excel in software development roles and contribute to innovative projects.

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Experience

August 2022 - December 2022

Dash Hudson

Full stack Software Developer Co-op
  • Developed and maintained full-stack web and mobile application in a multi-service dockerized environment using vue.js, python flask, react native, pytest, jest, and AWS.
  • Worked on bug fixes, implemented new features, and collaborated closely in a team of 7 to deliver improvements to the existing product.
  • Integrated and troubleshooted third-party APIs (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) to enhance social media management features.
  • Executed SQL queries for debugging and testing database functionality, implemented Elasticsearch for data filtering, and investigated and resolved performance bottlenecks through loggers.
  • Applied Kanban principles and utilized Shortcut, GitHub, and Datadog for streamlined development and application monitoring.
January 2022 - April 2022

Introhive

Associative Software Engineer Co-op
  • Developed and improved solutions to filter, cleanse, and process data according to business needs using Ruby on Rails.
  • Wrote unit tests and staging tests in Ruby, conducted regression testing in Kubernetes clusters to automate unit testing and improve test coverage.
  • Integration AWS S3 bucket for secure user uploads of Excel files, updating backend database relationship metrics, and optimizing data processing workflows.
  • Utilized PostgreSQL server for creating and running multiple queries to refer and analyze company data.
  • Worked using Agile methodology with daily stand-ups, weekly sprints, and biweekly demos.
May 2021 - September 2021

LED Roadway Lighting

Financial Solutions Developer Co-op
  • Migrated company data from SharePoint On-Premises (local server) to SharePoint Online (cloud server), enhancing document accessibility and ensuring reliable backups.
  • Automated and digitalized document approval process using Microsoft Power Automate and common data connectors.
  • Created multiple complex queries and views using Microsoft SQL Server, employing advanced techniques such as rollups, cross joins, and pivots to reference multiple databases.
  • Integrated ERP software and Excel with SQL database to automate generation of financial statements, significantly reducing the time required from 7 days to 2 hours.

Skills

Programming

Python, Java, JavaScript, C, C++, PHP, Ruby

Development

HTML, CSS, Android Studio

Tools

AWS, GIT, Docker, JIRA, SQL, NPM, Firebase, REST APIs, Unix, Apache

Frameworks

Vue.js, React Native, Ruby on Rails

Testing

Junit, Pytest, Jest, Espresso, Selenium

Professional

Problem-solving, Team player, Customer service, Independent, Organization skills

Awards

Sexton Scholar

Dalhousie University

Students who achieve a GPA of 3.85 or higher, and maintain a full course load in one or more academic terms during the calendar year, are honoured as a Sexton Scholar.

Dean's List

Dalhousie University

Students who achieve a GPA of 3.7 or higher, and maintain a full course load in one or more academic terms during the calendar year, are honoured as a Dean's List.

Certificates

Communications Technologies and Cyber Security

Dalhousie University

The Certificate in Communication Technologies and Cyber Security provides Dalhousie students from all faculties with an opportunity to enhance their expertise in this field. To obtain the certificate, students are required to complete two required courses: operating systems and network computing. Additionally, they must choose three elective courses related to the field. In my case, I opted for web-centric computing, network security, and mobile computing

Contact

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