I am a Computer Science graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University with a minor in Finance and a passion for turning complex data into actionable business solutions. My professional background is defined by a blend of software engineering and data science, having held impactful roles at industry leaders like Shopify and Manulife. During my time at Shopify, I specialized in building containerized big data pipelines using Azure Databricks, where I successfully reduced model training time by fifty percent and improved system reliability through strategic cluster scaling. I have a proven track record of delivering measurable financial results through technical innovation. For instance, while working with the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, I collaborated on SQL database optimizations and microservices that saved the organization over one hundred thousand dollars annually. I also enjoy exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and consumer behavior, as evidenced by my development of an Airline Ticket Price Predictor that achieved an eighty-nine percent accuracy rate using machine learning. Beyond backend engineering, I am proficient in full-stack development and data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau. I have built several interactive platforms, including a campground review application and a student housing finder, consistently focusing on user engagement and performance optimization. Whether I am refactoring complex queries for cloud migration or building AI-driven recommendation engines, I am committed to creating scalable technology that provides genuine value to stakeholders and users alike.

Ronit Kothari

I am a Computer Science graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University with a minor in Finance and a passion for turning complex data into actionable business solutions. My professional background is defined by a blend of software engineering and data science, having held impactful roles at industry leaders like Shopify and Manulife. During my time at Shopify, I specialized in building containerized big data pipelines using Azure Databricks, where I successfully reduced model training time by fifty percent and improved system reliability through strategic cluster scaling. I have a proven track record of delivering measurable financial results through technical innovation. For instance, while working with the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, I collaborated on SQL database optimizations and microservices that saved the organization over one hundred thousand dollars annually. I also enjoy exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and consumer behavior, as evidenced by my development of an Airline Ticket Price Predictor that achieved an eighty-nine percent accuracy rate using machine learning. Beyond backend engineering, I am proficient in full-stack development and data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau. I have built several interactive platforms, including a campground review application and a student housing finder, consistently focusing on user engagement and performance optimization. Whether I am refactoring complex queries for cloud migration or building AI-driven recommendation engines, I am committed to creating scalable technology that provides genuine value to stakeholders and users alike.

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I am a Computer Science graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University with a minor in Finance and a passion for turning complex data into actionable business solutions. My professional background is defined by a blend of software engineering and data science, having held impactful roles at industry leaders like Shopify and Manulife. During my time at Shopify, I specialized in building containerized big data pipelines using Azure Databricks, where I successfully reduced model training time by fifty percent and improved system reliability through strategic cluster scaling.

I have a proven track record of delivering measurable financial results through technical innovation. For instance, while working with the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, I collaborated on SQL database optimizations and microservices that saved the organization over one hundred thousand dollars annually. I also enjoy exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and consumer behavior, as evidenced by my development of an Airline Ticket Price Predictor that achieved an eighty-nine percent accuracy rate using machine learning.

Beyond backend engineering, I am proficient in full-stack development and data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau. I have built several interactive platforms, including a campground review application and a student housing finder, consistently focusing on user engagement and performance optimization. Whether I am refactoring complex queries for cloud migration or building AI-driven recommendation engines, I am committed to creating scalable technology that provides genuine value to stakeholders and users alike.

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Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at Manulife (John Hancock)
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Developed a Java-based scheduler to automate daily data imports, reducing manual ETL intervention. Built multi-threaded Java data processors to enable parallel execution and cut large dataset processing times. Created RESTful APIs in Java to expose database endpoints for internal tools, improving integration with frontend systems. Integrated Git workflows with pull requests, branching, and code reviews to enhance collaboration. Implemented React Router within an MVC framework to streamline navigation and improve user engagement. Used Redux DevTools for real-time debugging and performance monitoring, reducing troubleshooting time. Designed a new system for managing client data that reduced data errors by 75%.
Web Developer at Canadian Children's Book Centre
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Created user interfaces in HTML, CSS, and React, reducing page load times through component-based architecture. Optimized React app performance with lazy loading techniques, decreasing initial load time. Helped build a WebRTC-based video conferencing solution for remote team collaboration, increasing productivity by 20%. Crafted a JavaScript-based automated testing framework, resulting in a 66% reduction in QA testing time. Built a JavaScript and Next.js library for reusable UI/UX components, reducing development time for new projects by 25%.
Data Engineer at Shopify
May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Designed a Python workflow to convert raw CSVs into clean, SQL-ready format and built a containerized big data pipeline using Azure Databricks, reducing data processing errors. Optimized ingestion and preprocessing pipelines to cut model training time by ~50%. Leveraged Azure compute resources to scale large data preprocessing jobs and improved reliability with cluster scaling, Spark caching, and partition tuning. Created Databricks clusters (Standard, autoscaling) and collaborated with a team of 10 developers to implement a Python-based code review system, reducing bugs by 40%.
Software Engineer at Manulife
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Designed a Python CLI tool to batch rename and organize 5,000+ files using regex, improving internal asset searchability. Conducted methodological troubleshooting and log analysis to identify a memory leak in a Python data pipeline. Migrated a legacy SQL Server database to BigQuery, refactoring 200+ complex queries for compatibility. Spearheaded the design of a stored procedure to automate data cleaning processes, and created a dynamic SQL pivot query to transform wide-format data to a concise form, reducing report generation time.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Science, Computer Science CO-OP (Minor in Finance) at Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Co-Op), Minor in Finance at Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Education, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services