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Waris Shaikh

Waris Shaikh

Electronics Control Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    EE & Finance @ PolyU | Venture Capital @ igniteXL | Incoming PE Associate @ AlphaSights

  • Education

    • Cedar College

      2019 - 2021
      GCE A Levels Mathematics, Sciences 3A*/As

      Activities and Societies: President @ Science Society; Captain @ National Science Bowl Team; Teacher @ Adult Literacy Program; Executive Member @ Environmental Society; Working Committee Member @ Community Service Society

    • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

      2021 - 2026
      Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electrical Engineering & Finance First Class Honors

      Activities and Societies: Director @ UN Millennium; Society Head @ PolyU iGEM; Chassis Head @ AUV Robotics Society; Financial Secretary @ English Debate Club; Service Learning Leader @ University of Pretoria; UNSDG Ambassador @ EAGLE UN Initiative; Electronics Lead @ PolyU Formula Student

    • Army Public School - (APSACS)

      2016 - 2019
      GCE O Levels Mathematics, Sciences, Languages, Commerce 9A*/As

      Activities and Societies: Sr. Prefect @ Student Council; Captain @ Inter House Badminton Team; Lead Representative @ Provincial Quiz Team

  • Experience

    • PolyU E-Formula Racing Team - 理工大學電動方程式賽車隊

      Sept 2022 - Oct 2023
      Electronics Control Engineer

      • Spearheaded the PolyU EV division at Formula Student UK 2023 in Silverstone• Designed the tractive system & shutdown PCBs in Altium Designer, improving efficiency by 15%• Manufactured the Accumulator & HV Components for FS Electric China 2023• Prepared technical & financial documentations, reports & data sheets for all HV/LV systems

    • Research and Innovation Office (RIO), PolyU

      Nov 2022 - Apr 2023
      Software Engineering Intern

      • Developed an attendance tracking application using Flutter for over 500 users with real-time data synchronization and reporting• Managed and analyzed large-scale research databases using SPSS and SQL for over 100,000 records

    • Department of Building & Real Estate - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

      Oct 2023 - Apr 2024
      Undergraduate Research Assistant

      • Modeled 3D Simulations of 2 Lifesize Robotic Excavator arms using SolidWorks & MSC Adams• Carried out 20+ statistical analyses of Kinematic, Dynamic & FEA results• Analyzed 35+ datasets & wrote technical documentation using R, SPSS & LaTeX

    • PolyU Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)

      Mar 2024 - Jun 2024
      Photonics Research Associate

      Specializing in optofluidic biochip development with a focus on enhancing enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) for ultra-sensitive detection of proteins• Developed a cutting-edge new-gen optofluidic biochip embedded with WGM resonators• Improved limits of detection (LOD) for VEGF and HRP by several orders of magnitude

    • QualiFly Education

      May 2024 - Jun 2024
      Lead Product Development Intern

      Project development of a proprietary AI learning management system, adopted by 30+ schools in Hong Kong, with launch initiatives in Japan, Malaysia & Indonesia, implementation of agile management techniques reducing task delivery times by 25%

    • SkyMakers Digital

      Jul 2024 - Aug 2024
      Business Development Intern

      • Identified and engaged potential clients using Apollo, resulting in a 30% increase in qualified leads over a three-month period• Conducted market research and competitive analysis to support strategic planning, contributing to a 15% growth in market share• Assisted in the development and execution of targeted email campaigns, achieving a 25% open rate and a 10% conversion rate

    • IgniteXL Ventures

      Sept 2024 - Dec 2024
      Venture Capital Intern

      • Completed due diligence on 2 start-ups, preparing investment summaries that projected a 15% ROI• Identified 3 emerging trends & 2 competitive gaps in H&W, driving a 10% increase in investment opportunities• Sourced 1 high-potential startup aligned with the investment thesis, leading to a 20% improvement in portfolio alignment with the firm’s strategic goals

    • AlphaSights

      Apr 2025 - now
      Incoming Private Equity Summer Analyst

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Waris Shaikh
      Auckland Research Scholarship Award University of Auckland Oct 2024 A research grant of NZD 6750 and accommodation at Te Tirohanga for a 10-week research project on optofluidic chips for protein sensing under the supervision of Dr. Ashton Partridge
    • Awarded to Waris Shaikh
      Top 10 iGEM Project in the World iGEM Corporation Oct 2024 Top 10 undergraduate teams among a total of 400 entries in the prestigious iGEM 2024 Competition with nominations for Best Oncology Project and the Best New Biological Composite Part alongside a Gold Medal
    • Awarded to Waris Shaikh
      YU Challenge, Natl. Winner YU Challenge Mar 2024 YU Challenge Hackathon Award alongside HK$5,000 cash prize
    • Awarded to Waris Shaikh
      International Competition & Conference Award Scheme Global Engagement Office, PolyU Jul 2023 Cash Subsidy of HK$10,000 for leading The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Delegation to Formula Student UK 2023
    • Awarded to Waris Shaikh
      PolyU Full Academic Entry Scholarship The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Aug 2021 An entry scholarship of HK$145,000 for tuition fees alongside HK$50,000 cash subsidy per annum
    • Awarded to Waris Shaikh
      KGSO Mathematics & Critical Analysis, Natl. Winner Karachi Grammar School Feb 2021 Winners in Karachi Grammar Science Olympiad's Mathematics & Critical Mystery Module
    • Awarded to Waris Shaikh
      Omicron Robotics, Natl. Winner Habib University Feb 2020 Winner in Habib University’s Science Olympiad ‘Omicron’ Robotics
    • Awarded to Waris Shaikh
      Honor Roll (2019-2021) Cedar College Jan 2020 Graduated summa cum laude w/ 4.00 GPA
    • Awarded to Waris Shaikh
      Valedictorian (2017-2019) Army Public School and Colleges System Aug 2019 Graduated summa cum laude w/ 4.33 GPA

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Cultural Trainer & Ambassador

      Issued by Inter Cultural Education Limited on Jan 2024
      Inter Cultural Education LimitedAssociated with Waris Shaikh

    • Higher Education Consultant

      Issued by Ontario eSchool on Nov 2024
      Ontario eSchoolAssociated with Waris Shaikh

    • Campus Director

      Issued by Millennium Campus Network (MCN) on Aug 2024
      Millennium Campus Network (MCN)Associated with Waris Shaikh

    • Team Leader Dry Lab — PanoPOLY

      Issued by iGEM Competition on Feb 2024
      iGEM CompetitionAssociated with Waris Shaikh

    • Service Learning Leader - Artificial Intelligence Workshop

      Issued by University of Pretoria Mamelodi campus on Sept 2023
      University of Pretoria Mamelodi campusAssociated with Waris Shaikh

    • Social Media Manager

      Issued by PolyU Global Engagement Office on Mar 2023
      PolyU Global Engagement OfficeAssociated with Waris Shaikh

    • President & CEO

      Issued by CoRDS on Sept 2020
      CoRDSAssociated with Waris Shaikh

    • Community Service Teacher - Mah e Muneer (NGO)

      Issued by Cedar College on Sept 2019
      Cedar CollegeAssociated with Waris Shaikh

    • Prefect - StuCo

      Issued by Army Public School & College System on Sept 2018
      Army Public School & College SystemAssociated with Waris Shaikh