Riana Malhotra
Toronto,Ontario
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advocate
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) University of Toronto Chapter
11.2023 - Current
- Duration: 10 months
- Promote and advocate for diversity and inclusion within the STEM community
- Help create an environment that is welcoming to individuals from marginalized groups
- Share success stories and experiences to inspire others to pursue STEM careers
Rocketry Division Engineer
University of Toronto Aerospace Team
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Duration: 1 year
- Prototyped the fabrication and assembly of hybrid rocket components
- Defined clear interfaces and communication protocols between various avionics subsystems to facilitate smooth interaction
- Designed and tested recovery systems for safe post-launch retrieval of rockets
- Supported aerospace sustainability through environmentally conscious project alignment
- Effectively communicated project updates and findings within the rocketry team
Robotics Engineer
University of Toronto Robotics Association
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Duration: 5 months
- Develop software for controlling and programming the robots
- Collaborate on the construction and assembly of robotic systems
- Integrate sensors, actuators, and control systems
- Work on circuitry, wiring, and connectivity of robotic components
- Troubleshoot and maintain hardware components
Project Manager
University of Toronto Engineering
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Duration: 4 months
- Engineering Strategies and Practice: Design Team 116- Project: Accessible Stationary Tools
- Develop a comprehensive project plan
- Develop risk and conflict mitigation strategies
- Ensure a smooth and timely project closure-handover of deliverables and documentation
- Collaborate closely with client, gathering information and defining the project scope to align with client's expectations
- Create Gantt charts: Identify project milestones, tasks, and dependencies to create a project timeline
Web Developer
GRASIM INDUSTRIES LIMITED (ADITYA BIRLA GROUP)
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Duration: 6 months
- Developed the organization's dummy websites and applications using various programming techniques in HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Enhanced web design by refining UI/UX elements such as navigation, color palettes, wireframes and device optimization in Figma
- Introduced automation and efficiency measures in the user flows to effectively minimize design iteration time
Web Designer
BGOLD Strategy Group
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Duration: 4 months
- BGold Strategy is a job based consultation company for employers and jobseekers
- At the company, I used my web developing skills to help create the company website with an interactive employee-employer interface
Data Analyst
MySkin Laser Clinics
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Duration: 2 months
- Recorded and managed data obtained from various diagnostic tools, contributing to a comprehensive database of skin-related information
- Applied database tools [Excel, SQL] for the analysis and interpretation of client data to draw correlations with diagnosis
- Managed image and numerical databases to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and accessibility for clinical use
India Representative
Science Box Ltd
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Duration: 3 months
- Inspiring students to become curious and resilient STEM problem solvers is one of my many lifelong ambitions
- At The Science Box, I interned as an India Representative and led several workshops that highlighted the wonders of experimentation - how simple household items can result in something extraordinary
- I also strategized with students from New Zealand, Bangladesh and Kenya to blaze a trail for scientific ideation, exploration and discovery
Summer Research Intern
bBot
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Duration: 4 months
- Explored biomimetic robotics, machine learning techniques in Agri-tech applications
- Conducted mathematical calculations for vertical farms to optimize operational efficiency
- Conducted in-depth research on the latest technologies in robotic pollination, sensors, and automation techniques
- Engaged in collaborative problem-solving sessions with a cross-functional team, addressing challenges such as precision, navigation, and adaptability of robotic pollinators
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc - Computer Engineering
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2028
High School Diploma -
Podar International School
Mumbai, India05.2023
Skills
- Design: Arduino, Solidworks, Fusion, CATIA
- Technical: C, C, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, UI/UX optimization, MATLAB
- Interpersonal Skills
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Learn C, C++, CSS and HTML Course-Codecademy
- ECE Workshop with Professor Hamid-Hardware and Robotics
- The Mechatronics Revolution: Fundamentals and Core Concepts-Georgia Tech
- MATLAB Linear Algebra
- Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There
Timeline
Robotics Engineer
University of Toronto Robotics Association
01.2024 - 05.2024
Project Manager
University of Toronto Engineering
01.2024 - 04.2024
Advocate
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) University of Toronto Chapter
11.2023 - Current
Rocketry Division Engineer
University of Toronto Aerospace Team
09.2023 - 08.2024
Web Developer
GRASIM INDUSTRIES LIMITED (ADITYA BIRLA GROUP)
07.2022 - 12.2022
Web Designer
BGOLD Strategy Group
02.2022 - 05.2022
Data Analyst
MySkin Laser Clinics
10.2021 - 11.2021
India Representative
Science Box Ltd
07.2021 - 09.2021
Summer Research Intern
bBot
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc - Computer Engineering
University of Toronto
High School Diploma -
Podar International School
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