Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Transferrable Skills
Projects
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TARANJOT SINGH

Surrey,BC

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Developer

Payload Systems SFU ROCKETRY
Surrey
11.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented software solutions for rocket telemetry and communication systems, leveraging RF, I2C, and SPI communication protocols.
  • Designed, tested, and deployed Arduino-based code for various rocket avionics systems, ensuring compatibility and reliability under extreme conditions.
  • Led multidisciplinary teams in the integration of software solutions with hardware components, optimizing communication protocols for efficient data transmission during rocket launches.

Director of Innovative Design

Western Engineering Competition
Surrey
10.2022 - 03.2024
  • Directed Western Canada's largest engineering competition as the Director of Innovative Design, overseeing all aspects of planning and execution.
  • Established effective communication channels between competitors and judges, ensuring clarity and fairness throughout the competition.
  • Developed and implemented standardized rubrics and guidelines to streamline evaluation processes and enhance overall competition integrity.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Computing Science

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
08-2026

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Java, Python, C/C, RISC-V
  • Software Development: Agile, Git
  • Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Angular
  • Database Management: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL, JSON
  • Operating Systems: Linux/Unix, Windows, Ubuntu

Transferrable Skills

  • Communication: Clear and effective communication in both written and verbal forms.
  • Problem-Solving: Analyzing complex situations and devising practical solutions.
  • Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
  • Time Management: Efficiently managing tasks and priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Adaptability: Adjusting to new situations, technologies, or environments.Jatinder & Shaminder Johal Memorial Scholarship
  • High School Excellence Award Grade 12 - Mathematics and Physics
  • Senior Badminton Player Award

Projects

WestSideAuto Web Application

  • Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive web application for WestSideAuto(detailing store), utilizing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the frontend, and Java, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL for the backend.
  • Collaborated with the client to discuss new features and changes from the pre-existing website, ensuring alignment with their vision and goals.
  • Orchestrated the integration of user-friendly features such as booking services, review systems, and Instagram API, enhancing customer experience and engagement.
  • Utilized render for website deployment and GitHub for seamless collaboration, resulting in a polished online platform with positive user feedback and increased customer satisfaction.

Code Challenger Chrome Extension

  • Developed a Google Chrome extension, "Code Challenger," to provide users with daily coding challenges sourced from platforms like LeetCode.
  • Implemented features to organize coding questions by categories and difficulty levels, enhancing user experience and offering a diverse range of challenges.
  • Utilized JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to create an intuitive user interface for the extension's popup window, facilitating seamless interaction with coding questions.
  • Designed and maintained a custom JSON database for storing coding questions, ensuring efficient retrieval and display of challenges within the extension.

Operating System Simulation

  • Developed a command-line operating system simulation in C, featuring process management, inter-process communication, and semaphore synchronization.
  • Implemented functionalities such as process creation, forking, killing, and exiting, alongside message passing and semaphore operations.
  • Engineered priority-based scheduling using multiple queues, and integrated linked lists for efficient process and semaphore management.
  • Employed error handling mechanisms to ensure stability and reliability, collaborating with team members to design the system architecture and define requirements.

Interests

  • Weightlifting: Regular gym sessions to maintain physical fitness and set personal strength goals.
  • Cooking: Experimenting with new recipes and cuisines, particularly interested in mastering grilling techniques.
  • Traveling: Exploring new destinations to experience different cultures, cuisines, and landscapes.
  • Reading: Engaging in a variety of genres including fiction, non-fiction, and technology-related literature to broaden knowledge and perspectives.

Timeline

Software Developer

Payload Systems SFU ROCKETRY
11.2022 - Current

Director of Innovative Design

Western Engineering Competition
10.2022 - 03.2024

Bachelor's Degree - Computing Science

Simon Fraser University
TARANJOT SINGH