Rayyan Lodhi
Mississauga
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Kelpie Robotics
09.2024 - Current
- Oversaw and Developed essential and scalable Telemetry Systems for the Robot's IMU system to ensure robot accuracy/movement.
Junior Systems Developer
Marcus Evans
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Optimized company workflow and efficiency by building internal tools using Python, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL
STEM / Chess Educator
GEMS Learning Institute
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Integrated real-world applications into lessons, enhancing student interest and critical thinking skills complex assignments. Mentored a Junior FLL team to 4th place regionally
- Taught coding, math, chess, and robotics to grades 1-8
Freelance Discord Bot Developer
Self-employeed
09.2021 - Current
- Created bots serving 20k+ users
- Managed AWS Lambda hosting, integrated PostgreSQL with python (asyncpg, psycopg2)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering (Entrepreneurship-Management)
University of Ottawa
01.2029
Sci-Tech & Manufacturing SHSM Diploma -
Port Credit Secondary School
Mississauga06.2024
Leadership Projects
- Founder & CEO, The C-Squad, 2018, Present, Ran STEM & cancer fundraising events; partnered with SickKids, PEO, and community sponsors.
- Lead Organizer, PDSB Middle School Hackathon (AI Workshop), 03/24, 05/24, Directed AI curriculum, coordinated logistics for event.
- VEX Robotics Lead Programmer, Port Credit SS, 09/23, 04/24, Led programming efforts for the VEX V5 system, allowing the team to rank Top 50 in Ontario.
- Lead Organizer. PDSB/YMCA Lead Chess Tournament organizer. Managed volunteers, contestants, pairings, event logistics.
- Chess Club President, Port Credit SS, 09/22, 06/24, Founded club, organized board-wide PDSB Chess Championships.
- YouTube Creator, 2019, Present, Built channel to 20k+ subscribers; edited educational and entertainment content.
Volunteerism Advocacy
- Patient Ambassador, SickKids Hospital Foundation, 03/18, Present, Spoke at major events: CP24, CTV, Globe & Mail, #Tech4SickKids.
- Ambassador, Make-A-Wish & Great Cycle Challenge, 2022, Present, Fundraised $5K+, biked annually, promoted causes via social media.
- Cancer Survivor Speaker & Relay for Life Exec, 02/23, Present, Delivered motivational speeches to 1000+ attendees; managed event logistics.
Accomplishments
Awards: 1st Place – Community Service Award (2023), Merit Award Bursary (2024), Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award (In Progress), UCMAS International Mental Math Graduate (2017),
Certifications: CPR/First Aid Certified (2023), Fall Protection, Lock Out, Tag out and confined space awareness, Mentioned in House of Commons by MP Iqra Khalid
Timeline
Software Engineer
Kelpie Robotics
09.2024 - Current
Junior Systems Developer
Marcus Evans
10.2022 - 01.2023
STEM / Chess Educator
GEMS Learning Institute
04.2022 - 07.2024
Freelance Discord Bot Developer
Self-employeed
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering (Entrepreneurship-Management)
University of Ottawa
Sci-Tech & Manufacturing SHSM Diploma -
Port Credit Secondary School
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