Abhinav Girdhar

Experience

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  Sheridan College

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Hosted informative and engaging orientation sessions for over 50 students, helping them seamlessly transition to virtual learning, offering guidance, and answering questions to alleviate concerns• Conducted campus tours and introduced students to key locations such as academic departments, student services, and recreational facilities• Helped students build networks and make connections with peers, faculty, and staff and supported initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness on campus• Identified students who needed additional support and referred them to appropriate campus resources such as counseling services, career centers, and financial aid offices• Served as a positive role model by demonstrating good academic habits, leadership skills, and ethical behavior Show less • Conducted 'Wellness Outreach' calls to 20 students weekly during the pandemic, ensuring their well-being and providing essential support• Scheduled and held one-on-one meetings with students seeking assistance, leveraging Cisco WebEx and Microsoft Teams to provide personalized support and maintain strong peer relationships• Successfully planned, and executed social events, including "Gaming Night," "Friends Trivia Night," and "Breakfast Cook-Along," fostering a sense of community and connection among students despite the challenges of remote learning Show less

  • Peer Mentor - Student Leadership & Engagement Team

    Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Virtual Connector

    Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
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  Sheridan EDGE

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Technical Business Analyst Intern

  • Collaborated with an online tutoring startup to define and develop business requirements, aligning technology solutions with the company’s strategic vision.• Expanded and scaled the startup’s website by integrating essential tools like Calendly and Stripe Payments, resulting in a 20% increase in sales and enhancing the overall user experience.• Gathered and refined specifications and requirements, ensuring a clear understanding of technical needs for project success• Applied an entrepreneurial mindset to proactively address challenges and identify new opportunities within the startup, contributing to its growth and innovation Show less

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  TaxTron Inc.

  Oct 2021 - now

  Software Developer

  • Develop and maintain TaxTron's web application using C# Asp.Net Core and Angular, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly interface (web.taxtron.ca)• Containerize the application with Docker to streamline deployment, enhance scalability, and maintain consistent environments across development stages• Implement CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate the software delivery process, reducing deployment errors, and accelerating release cycles• Ensure robust security measures within the application, including authentication and authorization mechanisms, to safeguard sensitive user data• Maintain the technical documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections• Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional growth by staying updated with industry trends and continuously learning new technologies and best practices. Show less