Alborz Khakbazan
(204) 402-0703 | khakbaza@myumanitoba.ca | portfolio site | github | linkedin
Skills
Software Engineering ∙ Java & Swing ∙ Python ∙ Android Studio ∙ Figma ∙ JUnit ∙ Unity ∙ Git ∙ VB.NET
Web Development ∙ React ∙ JavaScript ∙ HTML ∙ CSS ∙ Next.js ∙ Bootstrap ∙ Tailwind ∙ Markdown
Systems & Databases ∙ C ∙ SQL ∙ MySQL ∙ Neo4J ∙ OpenGL ∙ Assembly ∙ Prolog ∙ PowerShell ∙ UNIX
Projects
Portfolio Website
JavaScript ∙ React ∙ Next.js ∙ Bootstrap ∙ HTML ∙ CSS
- A website built with serverside rendering to improve my skills with React, that showcases more about me and what I can offer
- Designed and coded the website out of pure interest, learning plenty about web development in the process
- Independently solved problems and motivated self to continue, without resources from school or peers
Virtual Closet
Android Studio ∙ Java ∙ HTML ∙ CSS/Bulma ∙ JUnit (Tests)
- An Android app that allows users to view their clothes, organize them, and plan future outfits all via their phone
- Created and tested the majority of UI and app functionality, leading the group’s progress towards an A+
- Utilized object-oriented principles to plan the architecture, and continued with agile, test-driven development
LeagueDB
SQL ∙ Java ∙ Java Swing (GUI)
- A database tool for the game “League of Legends”, allowing users to see tables or get results for specific queries
- Built and linked the GUI to the database, drew an ER diagram for the system, and authored several SQL queries
Experience
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada ∙ Brandon, MB
Research Student ∙ May – Sep 2020 ∙ May – Sep 2021 ∙ May – Sep 2022
- Collected multitude of data for 20+ crop research studies, helping develop studies for Canadian farmers
- Learned agricultural fieldwork with a close-knit group of students, supporting each other consistently
- Composed a number of literature reviews, which directly aided researchers in writing scientific papers
Domino’s Pizza ∙ Brandon, MB
Team Leader ∙ Jun 2018 – Sep 2020
Customer Service Rep ∙ Aug 2016 – Jun 2018
- Independently ran the store during the day, fulfilling orders while also preparing the store for the supper rush
- Spearheaded supper rushes under incredible pressure, often preparing 200+ items in an hour as a team
- Managed the store and 40+ employees, ensuring orders were high quality and ready under target numbers
Education
University of Manitoba ∙ Winnipeg, MB
BSc., Computer Science Majors ∙ May 2022 – Present (Feb 2025 Expected)
BSc., Computer Engineering ∙ Sep 2019 – May 2022 (Transferred)
Vincent Massey High School ∙ Brandon, MB
Diploma & Honor Roll ∙ Sep 2015 – June 2019
Extracirricular
University of Manitoba Engineering Society ∙ Winnipeg, MB
Graduation Head Director ∙ Sep 2020 – Aug 2021
First Year Committee Director ∙ Sep 2019 – Aug 2020
- Represented 150+ graduating engineers, formally speaking to 80+ members during meetings and casting important votes on their behalf
- Led a team of 5 to fund and plan ceremonies, while connecting with company sponsors and maintaining professional relationships