SHALIN SAMIR SHAHBelgielei 141, Antwerp, Belgium

Nationality: Belgian(+32) 485497374 | shalin.s@live.com

PERSON PROFILE I have graduated with an MSc in Information Technology and a BSc in Business Information Systems. Based on academic experience I am looking to enter the job market into a fast-paced environment. I am excellent in working in teams to achieve a certain objective as well as thriving on my own. I am able to adapt and learnt quickly on the job, making me able to complete work at a faster rate at a higher quality. Furthermore, I am very data driven, and enjoy making decisions by evaluating data. In addition, I relish the opportunity to use my communication skills along with my creativeness to solve challenging problems.

EDUCATION MSc Information Systems(Business) September 2015-August 2016 Heriot-Watt University (Dubai Campus) Merit (2:1)

Focus on: IT, Software Engineering, Strategic management, UMLDissertation: Data Analytics: Outcome prediction

Using existing data mining algorithms to predict outcomes of cricket matches Comparing algorithms for accuracy and speed Using java, Agile methodology to build software Using Weka Tool Using UML to make user guide and explain system Using Microsoft Project to plan and manage project to finish within the deadline

BSc Business Information Systems September 2012 – May 2015University of Westminster (London, UK) Upper Second Class (2:1)

Focus on: IT, Computer Science, Management and Business, UML Dissertation: Creating Sports recruitment website and a database to stored player details

Used HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver and Xampp to build website and database Used SQL to manage and create database Using the waterfall method for the project

WORK EXPERIENCE Graduate Business Analyst- October 2016 – December 2016CarTrade

Implemented Google Analytics Event Tracking into CarTrade Desktop Application Managed a bike auction (90 Bikes) with used vehicle dealers in a yard- registering new dealers, making sure inventory report

was up to date, and seeing that the bikes were sold at a reasonable price. Implemented the Live Streaming of Auctions Making trips to clients to find out if they had any queries or problems Used Agile Methodology to implement Google Analytics Managed the timeboxes and prioritization of Events to be tracked on the desktop application Managed a team of developers in another location through skype calls and daily check ups

Sales Supervisor-Delaware North Companies September 2013 – September 2015

Supervised a team of sales trainees at the Wembley and Emirates Stadium during Events Conducted tasks such as inventory management Setting up the shop and placing products for optimal sales Making a report of total the total revenue for the day Trained employees on how to use the cash register and how to greet customers Solved conflict between employees and customers

Customer Relations-Kotak Mahindra Bank (Mumbai, India) June 2013 – August 2013

Cold calling customers to analyse customer satisfactory of Services Provided Using communication skills to ask the right questions in order to suggest improvements to Kotak’s services Created a survey of questions to be asked to customers to optimize feedback and amount of responses. Created a report of what customers were satisfied with and what they weren’t satisfied with through using charts and

graphs.

SKILLS & LANGUAGESIT SKILLS: Proficient in SQL, MySQL, HTML, Java, Visual Basic, CSS, Adobe Dreamweaver, Google Analytics, SEO and Microsoft Office, Eclipse IDE, CoffeeCup HTML & CSS editorSKILLS: Critical Thinking, Communication, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Teamwork, Requirements ElicitationLANGUAGES: English (Native), Gujarati, Hindi, French and Dutch

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Belgium Cricket Team (Brussels, Belgium) Assistant cricket coach for the under 15 Belgian team Conducting fielding sessions with 20-25 players at a time Helped coach supervise players to make sure they were doing the exercise correctly Advised young players on technique and strategic match decisions Acted as a middle man between coach and players for issues on and off the field

Teach for India (Mumbai, India) Teaching underprivileged students in grade 3-5 the basics of football Ran through sessions before and after school 2-3 times a week Helped students develop communication and teamwork skills by helping them play football

Web Developer (2012): Created a website to advertise a Diamond company, Shainydiam. Used Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS to create design of the website Used UML Diagrams (Use Case diagrams, process diagrams, etc) to explain website to user Used Agile methodology to develop website in increments and iteratively Gained user requirements through interviews, and small focus groups

Solo Sky Diver in Training Completed Level 4 in AFF School (out of 7 Levels)

Belgian Cricket Team (2007 – Present): Bowler and Batsman for the National team. Developed leadership skills (captained the U17s and U19s) Developed communication skills through talking to team mates to come up with strategies and become friends on and off

the field Learnt how to adapt to different match situations and knowing when to change strategies and plans Learnt how to perform under pressure with the match outcome depending on your ability to perform

Red Bull Campus Cricket World Finals 2015 & 2016 Represented the UAE team at the world finals in Dehradun and Colombo. A University world cup vs universities from Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka

INTERESTS

To find out more about me please visit my website: https://sites.google.com/a/my.westminster.ac.uk/shalin-shah

Academic and Career Interests: Data Analysis Internet of Things Blockchains Big Data Sports Analysis

Other Interests: Cricket Football Rugby Trekking Sky Diving Travelling