Mona Afshar

Software Engineer @ Roo

About

Hi! I’m Mona, a Systems Design Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, specializing in AI. I have experience in software development, backend engineering, and database administration, with a focus on building efficient, data-driven solutions. I’ve contributed to projects like an IoT predictive analytics tool and an automated database dashboard using Python and SQL. I’m also active in the tech community as a Volunteer Lead at Hack the North and a Director for Women in Engineering. I love tackling complex challenges, collaborating with others, and making an impact. Check out my work or learn more about me at https://www.monafshar.me/

Country

Canada

City

Toronto

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

roo code, Node.js, JavaScript, Lifesaving, Lifeguarding, Water Sports, Swim Instruction, SQL, Groovy, Jenkins, TypeScript, Agile Methodologies, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Power BI, Python (Programming Language), Mqtt, RESTful architecture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Roboflow, YOLOv8

Experience

Software Engineer

Roo

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

San Francisco, California, United States

🐾 Engineering - Relief to Hire Squad

Software Engineer

PointClickCare

2025-5 - 2025-8 · 4 mos

Mississauga, ON

📈 Engineering - Insights Dashboard

Database Administrator

PointClickCare

2024-9 - 2024-12 · 4 mos

📊Software as a Service Operations (SaaS Ops) - Database Team

Software Developer and Product Management Intern

Anoosh Tech Inc.

2024-1 - 2024-4 · 4 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

🏭 Product Release - IOT Box Extension

Back End Developer

Predicta4

2023-6 - 2023-9 · 4 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

🔮Product Integration and Testing

Swimming Coach

NYAC Swimming

2022-8 - 2023-9 · 1 yr 2 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

🏊‍♀️7 years of competitive swimming training ➡️ Coaching young swimmers ages 6-10

Lifeguard

City of Toronto

2021-9 - 2023-9 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

🛟 Prevent water-related injury.

Aquatic Program Assistant

City of Toronto

2020-2 - 2021-9 · 1 yr 8 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

🥽Assisting swim instructors

Education

University of Waterloo

Systems Design Engineering

2023-8 - 2028-5 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Extracurriculars Women in Engineering: VP Experience: August 2025 - Present Hackathon + Events Director: August 2024 - July 2025 University of Waterloo Dragon Boat Team: High Performance Team Athlete: September 2023 - Present Administrative Executive: September 2024 - Present Hack the North Volunteer Lead: May 2024 - October 2025 Engineering Society: Career Fair Director: September 2025 - December 2025 Social Media Commissioner: August 2024 - April 2025 Systems Design Engineering Class of 2028 Rep: January 2025 - Present First Year Orientation Huge Leader: September 2025