Malika Sharma
Malika Sharma
Student - She / Her
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Location
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Bio

I’m a final year Honours Bachelor of Science student at Wilfrid Laurier University with a strong interest in software development, QA and AI-driven solutions. Through Riipen and other hands-on programs, I’ve worked on real-world projects where I built user-focused platforms, tested complex systems and contributed to improving product accuracy and usability.
I enjoy solving problems, collaborating with teams and continuously learning new ways to build impactful digital tools. I’m excited to keep growing in the tech space and contribute to projects that create real value for users.

Check out my portfolio for more :) https://malikasharmaportfolio.netlify.app

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Categories
Cloud technologies Data visualization UX design Software development Machine learning

Skills

Data analysis 1 Project evaluation 1 Quality assurance 1 Software testing 1 Usability testing 1 User experience (ux) 1

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Work experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
May 2025 - Current

- Collaborating on an AI research project aimed at improving hiring workflows by designing and testing agent-based systems that automate task coordination.

- Assisting in backend development and large language model (LLM) integration to enhance system accuracy, reliability, and performance.

-Participating in weekly research meetings and maintain detailed documentation to ensure alignment between technical development and research objectives.

Software Testing & Data Analysis Intern
ABEN Hub
February 2025 - March 2025

- Collected and entered technical data from over 30 solar projects into an energy simulation platform to validate accuracy.

-Identified and documented discrepancies between platform predictions and real-world energy outputs, contributing to better data hygiene and reliability.

-Delivered weekly reports and a final evaluation document that led to platform improvements and enhanced user experience for future testers and educators.

Software Engineer Intern Fellow
Headstarter AI
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
July 2024 - September 2024

- Developed and launched ProPathway, an AI-powered career guidance platform, by designing user flows and logic, resulting in 60+ waitlist signups during launch week.

- Contributed to authentication and payment workflows across team projects by implementing secure user access and checkout logic, streamlining onboarding and feature access.

-Participated in agile sprint cycles and implemented feedback through collaborative code reviews, helping deliver polished prototypes under tight deadlines.

QA Tester (Freelance)
Tester Work
November 2023 - March 2024

- Conducted end-to-end testing to identify, document, and report bugs across various platforms.

- Designed and executed test plans and test cases for multiple software applications.

-Ensured smooth software releases by contributing to QA cycles and user acceptance testing.

-Applied Agile methodologies to optimize testing efficiency and collaboration in remote environments.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Wilfrid Laurier University
September 2021 - August 2025

Personal projects

EcoEat
https://github.com/malika2470/EcoEat

Built a mobile app that identifies produce using a live camera scanner and recommends recipes to reduce household waste. Integrated basic AI for color variation detection and improved UI during a GDSC hackathon.
Tech: Swift, Firebase, OpenAI API

ProPathway | AI-Powered Career Prep Tool
https://pathwaypro.vercel.app

Developed a full-stack web application that helps users optimize their resumes and prepare for interviews using AI. I used Next.js and JavaScript to build the interface, integrated the OpenAI API to generate personalized resume tips, and connected Firebase for storing user data. I also implemented secure user authentication using Clerk and set up Stripe to manage subscriptions for Free and Pro plans. Throughout the project, I tested and evaluated AI-generated outputs to ensure quality, accuracy, and usefulness for job seekers.

RateSmart | AI Assistant for Professor Reviews
https://github.com/dulanipali/RAG-Powered-AI-Assistant

Developed an AI-powered assistant using Next.js, OpenAI, and Pinecone to help students find professors based on personalized search criteria. The project features an advanced search and recommendation system, voice-to-text input, and a user-friendly experience designed to simplify professor discovery.