Hey, I'm Umer Shaikh

Software Engineering Student

I enjoy building minimalist, user-friendly digital experiences and finding creative ways to solve real problems.

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About Me

Umer Shaikh - Software Engineer and Full-Stack Developer at York University

Hey, I'm Umer

I enjoy building minimalist, user-friendly digital experiences and finding creative ways to solve real problems. I'm pursuing a B.Eng. in Software Engineering at Lassonde School of Engineering.

I love pitch competitions, coming up with ideas, refining them, and sharing them with the world. I'm passionate about creating impactful software solutions and exploring innovative technologies.

Programming Languages

Python
Java
JavaScript
TypeScript
C++
HTML/CSS
SQL
Assembly
Verilog

Frameworks & Tools

React
Node.js
MongoDB
Git
Tableau
MS Excel
IntelliJ
Eclipse
AutoCAD

Interests

Web Development
Mobile Development
Pitch Competitions
Startup Strategy
Investing
Fitness

Quick Stats

5+
Projects
8+
Companies
4+ Years
Web Development Experience
4th Year
Software Engineering Student

Experience

Projects

FotoFinder

2025Web App

Built a location-sharing platform for photographers.

NextJSReactFirebaseDBExpressJS

ReflexRush

2025Hardware

Developed a Verilog-based reaction time game on FPGA.

VerilogQuartus PrimeModelSimFPGA

Portfolio Website

2024-2025Web App

Created a personal portfolio with modern UI and smooth animations.

Next.jsReactTailwind CSSJavaScript

Automated Plant Watering System

2022IoT

Created a smart irrigation system with Arduino and Java UI.

JavaC++ArduinoIoT

Firefighter Bot

2021Robotics

Engineered an autonomous robot for fire suppression and maze solving.

PICBasicProAutoCADPCB DesignEmbedded Systems

Education

Lassonde School of Engineering
Honours B.Eng. in Software Engineering (3rd Year)
In Progress

Related Coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Computer Organization & Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, Statistics, Database Systems, Embedded Systems, Digital Logic Design, Software Development

Sir John A. Macdonald
High School Diploma, Information and Communication Technology
Sep 2017 - 2021

Completed high school education with focus on Information and Communication Technology.

Volunteering

First Year Student Representative
Lassonde Engineering Society
Sep 2022 - Sep 2023 | 1 year 1 month
York University, Toronto

Awards

York Engineering Competition (YEC) - Communication | 2nd Place
Lassonde Engineering Society
Oct 2024
B.E.S.T. Startup Experience | 3rd Place
BEST Program
Mar 2024
Creativity Award | NASA Space Apps Challenge
NASA Space Apps
Oct 2023

Get in touch

Open to new opportunities and conversations. Reach out anytime!

Umer Shaikh

Software Engineering Student

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