Ali Shaikh

Milton

Summary

Curious, resourceful, and relentlessly self-driven, I thrive at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation. With hands-on experience across STEM competitions, product development, and entrepreneurial ventures, I bring a creative and analytical mindset to every challenge. I’m excited to contribute to forward-thinking teams while continuing to explore complex systems, build impactful tools, and push boundaries in both academic and real-world settings.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Internship

New Age

Vaughn

06.2024 - 09.2025

Conducted financial and technical research on construction and real estate technology.
Gained exposure to business operations, including budgeting and strategic planning.

Software Intern

PlantUp

Burlington

01.2024 - 05.2025

Contributed to the development of internal tools to automate software development processes.
Supported operations at a vegan food retail startup.
Assisted in customer service, product handling, and store maintenance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Appleby College

Oakville

06-2025

Skills

Team collaboration
Problem solving
Project management
Computer skills
Data analysis

Data evaluation
Software development
Financial analysis
Time management

Accomplishments

Bronze Medal – CaYPT (Canadian Young Physicists' Tournament)
Finalist – Toronto Youth STEM Innovation Conference (TYSIC)
Quarterfinalist – ClimateScience Olympiad
Certified – MIT Online Courses (various)
Appleby Optimates Honour Society
Leader – CaYPT Engineering Team – Led development of a physics experiment and presentation for the Canadian Young Physicists’ Tournament.
Team Leader – TYSIC – Coordinated presentation team that reached finalist round at the Toronto Youth STEM Innovation Conference.
Gardening Volunteer – Planted flowers, removed weeds, and maintained school grounds.
Battle Bots Challenge Club Lead – Teaching Arduino, breadboards, and circuits to beginners.

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