Prarthona Paul | Software Engineer

Hi, I'm Prarthona Paul.

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Self-driven, quick starter, passionate programmer with a curious mind who enjoys solving a complex and challenging real-world problems.

About

I am a Computer Engineering Undergraduate Student at the University of Toronto. I enjoy problem-solving and programming. I have worked on technologies like Python, C, C++, Java, PostgreSQL, HTML5, CSS and more during my bachelor's. I have 16 months of professional work experience which helped me strengthen my experience in Java, server security and software engineering concepts. I am passionate about developing complex applications that solve real-world problems impacting millions of users. Additionally, I am passionate about engineering education and learning how engineers learn.

Languages: Python, Java, C, C++, HTML/CSS, Bash
Databases: PostgreSQL
Libraries: NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn
Tools & Technologies: Git, Docker, OpenShift, JIRA, Linux

Looking for an opportunity to work in a challenging position combining my skills in Software Engineering, which provides professional development, interesting experiences and personal growth.

Experience

Red Hat

Software Engineering Intern

Worked with the WildFly-Elytron team to develop security features for WildFly and Red Hat JBoss EAP software.
Developed new security features for the application platform, created documentation, guides, blogs and other community content for WildFly. Participated in open-source events by helping new contributors and reviewing code.
Represented the WildFly-Elytron team in various Open-source events including Grace Hopper Celebration Open Source Day 2023 and 2024.
Collaborated with the wider EAP team to implement various community initiatives and helped imprve the WildFly feature development process.
Tools: Java, Linux, OpenShift, Windows

May 2023 - Aug 2024 | Toronto, Canada

University of Toronto

Senior First-Year Curriculum Analyst

Conducted data analysis on large sets of student responses to identify themes in discipline decision-making.
Wrote python scripts to organize, clean, sample and packet large sets of data for sentiment analysis.
Presented an academic poster at the University of Toronto Undergraduate Engineering Research Day Conference.
• Conducted research and wrote two academic papers for the CEEA-ACEG conference on engineering education topics.
Tools: Nvivo, MS Suite

May 2022 - Present | Toronto, Canada

University of Toronto

Teaching Assistant

Planned sessions and facilitated weekly tutorials for first-year engineering students on time management, study strategies, engineering ethics, academic integrity and other skills needed throughout the engineering career.
Collaborated with the first-year office and the teaching staff to provide feedback and optimize course delivery.
Tools: Learning managent system

Sept 2022 - Present | Toronto, Canada