Sabrina Shams

Computer Science Specialist Software Engineering

Fourth year undergraduate student at University of Toronto dedicated to creating revolutionary software with experience in backend and full-stack web development adhering to OOP practices and SOLID principles.

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Sabrina Shams

About Me

I'm a fourth year Computer Science student at the University of Toronto, specializing in Software Engineering. I'm passionate about creating efficient, scalable software solutions with experience in backend and full-stack web development.

I adhere to OOP practices and SOLID principles in my work, and I'm dedicated to building revolutionary software that makes a difference. When I'm not coding, I enjoy PC building, gaming, and exploring new technologies.

Hobbies & Interests

PC Building
Gaming
Software Development
Tech Innovation

Education

University of Toronto

Computer Science Specialist

Software Engineering Stream

Expected Graduation: 2026

Achievements

Merit + Entrance Scholarships

Schulich STEM Scholarship Nominee

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Java
C/C++
Python
JavaScript
Assembly
HTML/CSS
Haskell

Technologies & Tools

Git/GitHub Android Studio Linux/Shell Node.js Spring Boot React Express.js VS Code Eclipse JUnit Matplotlib Figma Jira Docker Azure Postman Firebase MongoDB MySQL

Principles & Methodologies

OOP
SOLID
Design Patterns
Algorithms & Data Structures
TDD
Agile-Scrum
SDLC

Projects

Decluttered | Beta Development

In Development
Next.js Node.js MongoDB Docker Claude API

A minimalist study & planner app using Next.js and Node.js, with MongoDB for data storage and Docker for containerized deployment.

  • Engineered system architecture with Nginx, Memcached, and Socket.IO for performance, caching, and real-time features
  • Integrated Claude API to deliver AI-powered note summaries, study questions, and smart tag suggestions
  • Developed beta features including notebook/note management, to-do lists, Pomodoro timer, and PDF uploads
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MIPS Assembly Tetris Game

Completed
Assembly Python MIPS Pillow

A dynamic 2D GUI game with keyboard input, featuring engaging platformer gameplay experience built with MIPS Assembly on Mars Bitmap Display.

  • Developed a dynamic 2D GUI game with keyboard input using MIPS Assembly on Mars Bitmap Display
  • Employed Python scripting and the Pillow imaging library to create a customized image-to-hexadecimal RGB value conversion tool
  • Enabled seamless integration of graphical assets through custom conversion tools
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Tech Buddy

Completed Team Project
JavaScript Node.js Express MongoDB

An accessibility-focused digital assistant for seniors built with a team of 5 developers using Agile methodology.

  • Collaborated with a team of 5 developers using Agile methodology (2-week sprints, daily standups, pair programming)
  • Engineered secure local storage for sensitive user data, reducing attack vectors by 40% compared to cloud alternatives
  • Implemented critical accessibility features including dynamic text-to-speech, adjustable UI fonts, and voice commands
  • Validated through 15+ user-testing sessions with elderly users
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Professional Summary

A fourth year undergraduate student at the University of Toronto in the Software engineering stream of a Computer Science Specialist Program. Dedicated to creating revolutionary software with experience in backend and full-stack web development adhering to OOP practices and SOLID principles.

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Key Highlights

Education

Honours Bachelor of Science at University of Toronto

Computer Science Specialist | Software Engineering Stream

Expected Graduation: 2026

Achievements

Merit + Entrance Scholarships

Schulich STEM Scholarship Nominee

Collaboration

Experienced in Agile team development

Pair programming and code reviews

Team leadership experience

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Education

University of Toronto

Computer Science Specialist

Software Engineering Stream

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