HIMANSH ARORA
Dundalk
Summary
An ambitious and confident Computing graduate with a Second Class Honours (2.1) in Software Development (Level 8) seeking to leverage a set of technical skills and relevant experience gained during the completion of my degree. Resourceful candidate skilled in systems engineering and software testing. A team player offering a dynamic personality and a willingness to learn. Looking for a Software Development job position with an engineering firm, keen to pursue a career in the fields of Programming, Software Testing, Database, User Experience (UX), Data Analysis, and/or Web/App Development. Eligible to work full-time.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
KFC
Dundalk
2020.06 - Current
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and new promotions.
- Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management.
- Analyzed financial data related to departmental budgeting activities on a regular basis.
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Directed and supervised a team of 15 employees during each shift in daily operations.
- Organized special events such as company picnics or holiday parties for employees.
- Developed marketing plans that helped increase sales revenue by more than 30%.
Software Tester and User Tester (Final Year)
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk
2022.09 - 2023.05
- SetStats - our final year project - is a weightlifting tracker which uses AI
- It analyzes the user's body motions on a Raspberry Pi using computer vision, which helps us to determine how many repetitions(reps) and sets the user has completed
- It also tells the user about their form, alerting them if they are leaning too much or placing their weight incorrectly
- For Software Testing, I used programs such as Apache Jmeter for various Performance and Load tests, and Cypress for End-To-End Testing of the website application
- For User Testing, I used the standard SUS (System Usability Scale) questions and calculated scores based on Google Feedback forms completed by target users during each sprint
- Used Scrumwise as the project management tool for the Agile team.
Volunteer - CoderDoJo
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk
2022.10 - 2022.10
- CoderDoJo is a free coding club for 7 to 17-year-olds which runs in DkIT every year
- Volunteered as a mentor during the CoderDoJo event held in our college
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to the programs.
Erasmus Exchange Program 2022
ISPGAYA
Porto
2022.02 - 2022.07
- Got introduced to new modules such as Information Systems and Social Media Marketing.
- Took part in a few group projects and presentations for different modules.
- Joined the ESN Society in Porto City and went to several Erasmus events which included students from all over Europe and outside the EU.
- Learned a lot about different cultures and languages.
- Made connections with fellow students all around the globe.
Database Developer - Third Year Project
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk
2021.09 - 2022.01
- Greenhouse Manager - the application’s key usage is to gather data with the help of a Raspberry Pi from within a user’s greenhouse such as temperature, humidity, and soil moisture, keep a record of this data, and let the user know when is the right time to water their plants or to provide ventilation in the greenhouse.
- Worked as part of project teams to coordinate database development and determine project scopes and limitations.
- Monitored database performance and provided troubleshooting for any issues or errors encountered.
- Developed and implemented security initiatives to protect important company data.
BUSIT 2020
AP Hogeschool Antwerpen
Antwerp
2020.05 - 2020.05
- A 3-day International online Coding Competition held during COVID Pandemic by a Belgian college partner of DkIT.
- Included computing students from Belgium, Finland, and Ireland.
- Created a team of 4 people and made a JAVA app called 'Cure4Boredom'
- The app lets the user guess a random number with different difficulty levels, keeping track of their score.
Education
BSc (Hons) in Computing in Software Development (QQI Level 8) -
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk06.2023
Senior School Certificate -
Brahma Shakti Public School, India
05.2019
Secondary School Certificate -
Bhai Parmanand Vidya Mandir School, India
06.2017
Skills
- Programming: Java, C++, SQL, Python, Kotlin, C#, Swift
- Website Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, AJAX, React, Node.js, Google Maps
- Databases: MySQL, MongoDB
- Testing: Cypress (End-To-End Testing), Apache JMeter
- Systems: Linux, Windows, Mac OS
- Self-Taught: Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop, CorelDRAW, MS-Office
- Languages: Fluent in English and Hindi
Accomplishments
KFC
- Awarded Best Cashier in KFC UK&Ireland (2022)
DkIT Volleyball Club
- Captain of the college and national league DkIT Men’s Team (2021 - 2023)
- Winner of Sports Person of the Year (third year)
- Nominated for Sports Person of the Year (fourth year)
Competitions
- D2 National League 2023-24
- SSI Volleyball League 2022-23 winner (Second Position)
- D2 National League 2022-23
- VAI Junior Men's Cup winner 2020 (First position)
- Intervarsity Competitions 2020 (Shield winners)
Other Interests
- Amateur dancer and singer, been a part of theatrical drama plays
Soft Skills
Communication
- Adept speaker, accustomed to delivering presentations in front of audiences as part of regular assessments during my degree.
Problem-Solving
- Studying for a technical degree that incorporates systems design, analysis, and programming requires analytical, numerical, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Designed an interactive website as part of my course. Researched user requirements before developing a prototype to meet their needs.
Team-Leader
- Working as a Supervisor at KFC and being the captain of our college volleyball team has taught me plenty of leadership skills
- A strong leader can clearly and concisely communicate goals, tasks, and other organizational needs to their team.
Flexibility
- Learn and adapt to new stuff quickly
Timeline
Volunteer - CoderDoJo
Dundalk Institute of Technology
2022.10 - 2022.10
Software Tester and User Tester (Final Year)
Dundalk Institute of Technology
2022.09 - 2023.05
Erasmus Exchange Program 2022
ISPGAYA
2022.02 - 2022.07
Database Developer - Third Year Project
Dundalk Institute of Technology
2021.09 - 2022.01
Supervisor
KFC
2020.06 - Current
BUSIT 2020
AP Hogeschool Antwerpen
2020.05 - 2020.05
BSc (Hons) in Computing in Software Development (QQI Level 8) -
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Senior School Certificate -
Brahma Shakti Public School, India
Secondary School Certificate -
Bhai Parmanand Vidya Mandir School, India
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