Gira Chawda

Team: Support Rnd

Team: Core Catalogs - Led downgrade messaging efforts for Markets Home, collaborating cross-functionally to design and ship clear, user-friendly downgrade experiences while contributing to the successful product launch - Enhanced user accessibility and overall usability of the merchant-facing Catalogs page through frontend improvements built with React, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.

Team: Growth Plus R&D - Actively contributed code to enhance backend functionality, which played a crucial role in implementing Plus Trial and Plus features for merchants - Held retrospectives and meetings that fostered collaboration and open communication, leading to innovative solutions and process improvements. - Crash coursed React to assist with frontend issues, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to team success.

- Acquired knowledge in Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and SQL through a four-month comprehensive backend training - Successfully applied learned skills to execute various projects - Facilitated knowledge transfer by actively engaging in pair programming sessions with fellow interns

- Spearheaded the creation of a platform providing free and accessible coding resources for aspiring youth - Orchestrated and led impactful boot camps and workshops to empower and educate young individuals in coding - Established strategic partnerships with nonprofits, driving initiatives to broaden coding education opportunities for youth.

- Actively participating in board meetings to drive strategic initiatives and contribute to organizational growth. - Taking the lead in organizing and facilitating Ambassador Committee Meetings, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication among team members. - Cultivating relationships with hEr VOLUTION partners to support and enhance the success of Ambassador events, promoting a strong network for mutual benefit.

- Conducting interviews for STEMing UP Coordinators - Attending meetings and providing feedback - Seeing the back-end of the organization (Legal side + Planning)

- learn python + javascript - build professional business skills - pitch ideas + develop apps and websites

- Planning and scheduling the STEMing UP itinerary - Outreach and marketing to school boards across Ontario - Hosting and facilitating webinars for organizations, students and teachers

- Attended 5 skill building GEMinars - Networked and Participated in GEM hosted activities - Set goals and plans to achieve with GEM Mentor

- Successfully launched "Cracking the Code", leveraging the support and resources provided by The Believe Initiative. - Networked with accomplished high achievers, gaining valuable insights and establishing meaningful connections. - Cultivated entrepreneurial skills, laying the foundation for continued personal and professional growth.

Graduated as Valedictorian with honours. Average of 95%