Welcome

Welcome to my personal website. My name is Nirujan Suresh and I am a Software Engineering co-op student at the University of Waterloo (currently in my second year). Software engineering is a systematic and disciplined approach to developing software. It applies both computer science and engineering principles and practices to the creation, operation, and maintenance of software systems. This website is designed to showcase me, as a person, student and as a professional. It will allow you to explore my education, experience, and personality in depth. I have organized and devised an easy and appealing way to showcase my projects, work experience, academics, hobbies, and contact information. Certain sections such as projects will ask you to click on a link, which will direct you to another page which is entirely dedicated in displaying my projects that I've created. You are welcome to contact me in regards to anything. For quality purposes, please view my website in either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

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About Me

Name: Nirujan Suresh
Age: 18
Location: Markham, Ontario
Education: 2nd Year, Software Engineering, University of Waterloo (Co-op)
Last Position and Employer: Application Software Developer, CriSys Limited
Location of Employment: 8901 Woodbine Avenue, Ste. 110 Toronto, Canada (www.crisys.com)
Programming Languages: Java, C, C++, HTML, CSS, XML, Google Web Toolkit, SQL, JavaScript, VHDL, NQC
Knowledge in: AJAX, MVC Architecture, MIPS Architecture, Swing, JBoss, Agile Software Development
Other Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher), Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Premiere Pro
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, UBuntu Linux, Red-Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux command lines
Interest(Software Related): software, mobile, video game, and web development, artificial intelligence, and the revolutionizing technology of smartphones, tablets, and other devices
Interest(Hobbies): Cars, Computers, Programming, Gaming, Sports, Developing personal website, and Personal Fitness

Projects

During my four years in high school (MiddleField Collegiate Institute), one year in Waterloo and my spare time, I have created several projects that outline my skills and ability to program and code in various languages. Some of these projects include games (Blackjack, Pokemon Battle Revdolution), a Java Database, a LEGO robotics project, my personal website and more. These projects have been programmed to be efficient, appealing and to display the knowledge and techniques I've aquired as a Software Engineer. These skills have been attained from my educational pathway, and from my spare time.

The games that I've created were some of the best in my high school. My programming knowledge and skills have been implemented in Java such as the use of multi-dimensional arrays, Swing, reading/writing , I/O interface, inheritence, and functions/methods My personal website allows the user to view my developing skills. By using some appealing JQuery widgets, creating my own widgets and code, I have implemented a clean, friendly and appealing website to outline my personal attributes as a person, a student and as a professional. Below are some of my following projects that you can view and read in detail:

Blackjack Game, Grade 10, Turing
Database, Grade 11, Java
Pokemon Game, Grade 12, Java
Breadboard Project, Grade 12, PICAXE
LEGO Robotics, First Year University of Waterloo, Not Quite C
Personal Website, First Year University of Waterloo, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (JQuery), XML, (Eclipse)

To view a list of my projects in detail, please click the link below.

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Work Experience

From summer positions to co-op work terms, I have experienced many different work experiences in a professional institute and workplace. I have been in many different position throughout the course of my career, from being a Mathematics tutor at TUSGU Educational Services to an Application Software Developer at CriSys Limited. Each job position that I've held taught me many valuable skills and life lessons that I would take with me to my future career. During these work experiences, I have learned and acquired new skills that would enhance the skills I had gained from my educational pathway and spare time. I create a friendly environments and relationships with my co-workers and assisted, created and developed applications that that would be used in the real world. Below are the positions that I have held in my career as a Software Engineer as well as some other jobs and volunteer experience I have aquired and experienced:

CriSys Limited, Application Software Developer, May 2011 to August 2011
TUSGU Educational Services and UCMAS, Mathematics Tutor, January 2009 to Aug 2011
Middlefield Collegiate Institute Website Commitee, Head Programmer, Sept 2009 - June 2010 (Volunteer)
Milliken Mills Library, Library Assistant, Summer 2007 & Summer 2008 (Volunteer)

To view all of my work experience in detail, please click the link below.

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Academics

Education
Clubs
Awards

"An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you know and what you don't (Anatole France)." Although education is very important in my life, being involved in activities, sports, and being able to receive awards for my acheivements are also an important part of my academic life. Below, I'll mention all the information about the high school and university that I've enrolled in, a list of clubs that I've joined in my spare time, and a list of awards/achievements that I've been given for my accomplishments. Click the links above to view specific sections of my academic profile.

Education

Middlefield Collegiate Institute - Sept 2006 to June 2010

I've attended my high school, Middlefield Collegiate Institute, located in Markham, Ontario for 4 years. During those 4 years, I have maintained a steady average of 90%+, while joining a few clubs, playing sports in and outside the school, and volunteering at various places. I have been awarded for my academic achievements, received multiple awards, and been recognized in my school for my academic achievements. A few of my projects, such as my Pokemon Java Game, Database and Blackjack Game were taken from my teachers as an examplar for future high school students, other teachers, and schools.

University of Waterloo - Sept 2010 to Present

I'm currently attending this university as a Software Engineering Student (Co-op). Currently in my second year, I have shown great academic achievements and progress in my first year in university. With a cumulative average of 85.67% (86.27% in Term A and 85% in Term B), I have maintained a steady average while being ranked in the top 30% in my class, and being accepted into the Faculty of Engineering Dean's Honours List. I have joined a few clubs in my spare time, including the Software Engineering Intramural Basketball Team, where I was considered the best player on that team. My other goals are to maintain an excellent academic standing, being involved in many clubs and activities, be involved in social groups, learn how to be a professional employee while in my co-op work terms, and to become a successful software engineer in Canada.

Clubs

Software Engineering Intramural Basketball Team - Sept 2010 to April 2011

To get some physical activity while attending the University of Waterloo, the first club/team I joined was the Software Engineering Intramural Basketball Team. Students from the Software Engineering class of 2015 can join this basketball team and compete with other classes in Waterloo. Every week, a game would be held. I was part of the starting lineup in that team with 15 players and was also considered the best player in that team (lead the team in scoring). Although we didn't make it to the finals during the playoffs, our team showed determination and had proven to be a succesful, hard-working and unselfish team.

Computer Science Club - Sept 2009 to June 2010

In Grade 12, my Computer Science Teacher asked me and a few other classmates to join a Computer Science Club. The purpose of this club was to develop our programming skills in Java, and C++ and compete in the DWITE Online Computer Programming Contest. In this club, we discussed and completed challenging problems using strategic and efficient algorithms in C, C++ and Java. Every month, a new set of questions in the DWITE contest was given and we were given 3 hours to complete 5 challenging problems. With a group of 4, and no other external resources, we were asked to complete these questions as quick as possible. Scores were given based on accuracy and time of completion. My group was consistenly ranked top 20% in Ontario and ranked first in our school. From this club, I've experienced how to solve questions in a group in an effective and efficient manner, pacing myself and my teammates, and taking leadership roles and assigning task to solve 5 problems with 4 team members.

Milliken Mills Lifeguard Society - 2006 to 2009

Ever since I was 4 years old, I had been enrolled in swimming lessons at Cedabrae Community Centre and at Milliken Mills Community Centre. In Grade 9, I decided to pursue my goal in becoming a lifeguard by taking 5 courses and taking the final exam. I have completed 4 out of the 5 courses, but as of now, I have stopped training in becoming a lifeguard (University and Co-op work terms). During the process of becoming a lifeguard, I have learned many valuable skills and traits that a lifeguard must have. I've been taught and trained by numerous professional lifeguards, and competively, competed in some lane races, and other swimming activities. I've learned the importance and basics of first-aid, CPR, rescue, and safe swimming.

Awards

Faculty of Engineering Dean's Honours List - 2011

For my first year academic performance, I was in the Faculty of Engineering Dean's Honours List. This list is only for students who have averaged a term average (both Term 1A and Term 1B) of at least 80% and above after factoring in your rank in the class. Each student in the Software Engineering class is given a decile number between 1 and 10. If you have a decile of 3 (my decile number), you are ranked in the top 30% of your class (currently have 118 students). Then you take your average - decile number = the term average that will be used to determine if you are part of the Dean's Honours List. Since my Term average was 86.67% - decile 3 > 80%, I am part of the Dean's Honour's List of 2011.

Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for The Top Scholarship - 2010 and 2011

The Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for The Top Scholarship was awarded to a prospective university student who has applied to OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program), and is recognized and has shown excellence at the high school level. Recipients will receive anywhere between $100 to $3,500 per year based on the academic standings; I have received the maximum amount ($3,500). This scholarship is renewable (up to 3 more years) but the student must maintain an average of 80% in university. I have renewed my scholarship once so far due to my 86% average achieved in my first year of university.

President's Scholarship of Distinction - 2010

The President's Scholarship of Distinction was awarded to a prospective university student who has an early May Admission average between 90% - 94.9%. I was accepted to the Software Engineering Co-op Program in Waterloo in the month of March and my early May admission average was 92%. Therefore, I was rewarded the President's Scholarship of Distinction ($2,000).

Computer Science Graduation Award - June 2010

This award was given to me for achieving the highest marks and academic success in the Computer Science course in Middlefield Collegiate Institute. I received a medal for my recognition in Computer Science during my graduation ceremony.

Honour Roll Of Distinction - 2006 to 2010

This award was given to me 4 times (once every year in high school) for acheiving an average (combining both semester 1 and 2) of at least 90%. Another award called the Honour Roll was also given to me for acheiving an average of at least 80%,

Physics Award - 2010

This award was given to me for achieving the highest marks and academic success in the Physics course in Middlefield Collegiate Institute in 2010.

Computer Engineering Award - 2010

This award was given to me for achieving the highest marks and academic success in the Computer Engineering course in Middlefield Collegiate Institute in 2010.

Principles of Mathematics Award - 2009

This award was given to me for achieving the highest marks and academic success in the Mathematics course in Middlefield Collegiate Institute in 2009.

Computer Science Award - 2009

This award was given to me for achieving the highest marks and academic success in the Computer Science course in Middlefield Collegiate Institute in 2009.

Bronze Cross Level Completion (Lifeguard Training) - 2009

During my lifeguard training, I needed to pass 5 courses in order to proceed to an exam to determine if I have the ability and skills in becoming a lifeguard. One of those courses was called Bronze Cross. Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. I have completed 3 other coureses, but Bronze Cross was by far the toughest and most important course I've taken thus far.

Cayley and Fermat Mathematics Contest Certificate of Distinction - 2008 and 2009

The Cayley Math Contests are opportunities for students to have fun and to develop their mathematical problem solving abilities. This contest is hosted by the University of Waterloo where the students are given 60 minutes to complete 25 multiple choice math problems. After the completion of the Cayley Contest, I received the Certificate of Distinction; students who scored in the top 25% of Canadian competitors. The Cayley Contest was written in Grade 10 and the Fermat Contest was written in Grade 11.

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Cars

I have always had a passion and burning interest for cars. I found it fascinating how certain cars can go faster than 200mph (~322kmph), or how others can grip and drift so well. I have witnessed on television and on rare occassions in person (auto shows) some of these delicate and rare supercars. Each car has its unique identity that separates it from the rest; whether it's the design, the interior, the technology, or its personality (speed, handling, comfort). Personally, my all time favourite car is the Lamborghini Gallardo. To display my passion for cars, I have made a photo gallery of the cars that I personally admire, detailing their key stats.

To view my car gallery, please click the link below.

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PDF Resume

Please click the link below to view, download, or print my resume in PDF format.

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Contact

Email: nirujan_suresh[at]hotmail[dot]com or nirujan78[at]gmail[dot]com
Phone Number: 416-434-9800 (Currently residing in Waterloo, Ontario)
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Skype: nirujans