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Welcome to my website! I'm a Software Engineer at DoorDash, formerly at Shopify. I graduated from the University of Toronto with a double major in Computer Science and Physics, and I love building apps such as Enigma Machine simulator and G1 Ready
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about me
In high school, my fascination with software development began with my first computer programming class. Since then, I've immersed myself in various facets of the field through industry experience, internships and personal projects. Primarily, my focus lies in mobile app development, but here's a glimpse into my current areas of active interest:
▸ Android Apps
▸ React Native Apps
▸ iOS Apps
▸ Web Apps
▸ Algorithms & Data Structures
▸ Cryptography
experience
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HISTORY
  • University of Toronto
  • General Motors: IT Intern
  • General Motors: Software Intern
  • Shopify: Software Intern
  • Shopify: Software Developer
  • DoorDash: Software Engineer
Role
: Student (undergrad)
Program
: Computer Science & Physics
Duration
: Sept 2017 - June 2023
Overview:
  • Dean's List Fall 2017.
  • Entrance Scholarship $2000.
projects
enigma machine
Platform
: Android (Mobile)
Links:
Description:
Android app that simulates the historic Enigma Machine used in WWII cryptography. Try your hand at codebreaking with this faithful recreation.
Highlights:
  • 45K+ downloads on the Play Store (and growing), with a 4.5 average rating across 260+ reviews
  • Fully open-source, with the entire codebase available on GitHub
Technologies Used:
Kotlin, Java, Android, Adobe Illustrator
g1 ready 2025
Platform
: React Native
Links:
Description:
G1 Ready 2025 is an Ontario G1 test prep app with real practice questions. Covers road signs, rules, and safety, with offline access.
Highlights:
  • Works offline so users can study anytime, anywhere
  • 1,000+ downloads on the Google Play Store
Technologies Used:
React Native, Expo
maze generators
Platform
: Website
Links:
Description:
A React website for exploring maze generation algorithms with interactive visualizations.
Highlights:
  • Users can start, stop, and reset each algorithm, making it easy to see exactly how mazes are constructed and traversed
  • Built with React, Gatsby, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, highlighting strong frontend development skills
Technologies Used:
React, Gatsby, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
contact location: san francisco email: smitp505@gmail.com
contact
location: san francisco, california
email: smitp505@gmail.com
this website was designed and made by smit patel.