Rahil Hardit-Singh
Couva,ON
Summary
Critical thinker, go-getter, and self-disciplined First-year Electrical & Computer Engineering student on several regional merit lists, now studying at the University of Toronto. Proficient in Python, C, circuit design, soldering, and project management. Quick to learn, safety-first-minded, and a collaborative team player. I am eager to keep learning while contributing from day one. I will pair hands-on troubleshooting with data-driven insights to make processes safer and more efficient.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Engineering Strategies and Practices University of Toronto
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Modelled the lack of sustainable food alternatives in the Bahen courtyard using statistical, numerical and analytical methods.
- Increased data accuracy by analyzing and collating 200 quantitative datasets to address the identified gap.
- Proposed a design solution that addressed this need of the client, within the scope of the project.
Team Lead
Caribbean Youth Environment Network
Caura, Trinidad
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Reduced environmental hazards by 25% in the Caura River by enhancing cleanup protocols.
- Advocated for environmental conservation during conferences with the public 300.
- Worked with the team to meet the requirements and goals while understanding the fine line between productivity and time spent working.
Operations Manager
Vista Management Limited
Freeport, Trinidad and Tobago
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed the implementation of monetarily incentivized recycling with Every Bottle Back with a team of 7 and got 170 residents to work in teams and go green
- Reduced community operation costs by 15% by allocating funds effectively.
- Highlight your accomplishments, using numbers if possible.
Tutor
Carapichaima East Secondary School
Carapichaima, Trinidad
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Improved academic performance by 15-30% by tutoring 35 underprivileged students in Mathematics and Physics.
- Employed creative techniques such as Math Wars to change the perspective students had about math and removed that latent stigma of it being 'too difficult'
- Classes' average raised from C- to B+ in Physics and D+ to B+ in Mathematics
- Displayed empathy and compassion by actively listening to the student's academic struggles and tailored classes around fixing concepts in which there were gaps.
- I became the tutor whom students would go to if they needed someone to speak to about their struggles.
- Some of these students' stories were tumultuous, and the resilience displayed was remarkable, with one of them being orphaned close to the start of the program.
- The fact that he channeled his energy into creating a cooking channel on YouTube, finding his passion and possible future career motivated me to ensure that I did everything I could do for the kids before I left.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering - Electrical Engineering
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada06.2029
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) -
Hillview College
Tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago09.2023
Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) -
ASJA Boys College
Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago07.2021
Skills
- Python Proficiency
- C proficiency
- Power Supply Circuit Design
- Soldering Proficiency
- Circuit design
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Placed 9th regionally for Pure Mathematics, Physics and 11th for Chemistry at CAPE as well as 7th in Mathematics and 2nd in Electrical and electronic Technology at CSEC.
- Through hard work and resilience I placed on the regional merit list (top 10 out of hundreds of thousands) at CAPE and CSEC examinations.
- Identified a gap and leveraged relationships and networks to institute real change.
- Co-Founded the Engineering and Aviation club at Hillview college, where engineering professionals would come in and give job specific information and experiences.
- Competed regionally in IMechE-PCG and IStruct-CRG design competitions, placing 2nd in both as a first time competitor.
References
- Sai Sonali Anmolsingh, Administrative Director of CYEN, 18683505795
- Shane Baldeosingh, Teacher at Hillview College, 18683049349
Life Philosophy
Sic Parvis Magna ~ Thus great things from small things (Greatness from small beginnings) Sir Francis Drake
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Team Lead
Engineering Strategies and Practices University of Toronto
09.2024 - 04.2025
Operations Manager
Vista Management Limited
09.2023 - 08.2024
Tutor
Carapichaima East Secondary School
06.2023 - 09.2023
Team Lead
Caribbean Youth Environment Network
01.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering - Electrical Engineering
University of Toronto
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) -
Hillview College
Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) -
ASJA Boys College
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