Arpan Roy
Learner
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Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Portals
Categories
Data analysis Databases Data modelling Data science Data visualization

Skills

A/b testing 2 Algorithms 2 Artificial intelligence 2 Automation 2 Data analysis 2 Demography 2 Digital marketing 2 Email marketing 2 Machine learning 2 Marketing strategies 2 Predictive analytics 2 Research 2 Creativity 1 Customer engagement 1 Dashboard 1 Sales 1

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Latest feedback

Korede Adegboye
CEO
May 20, 2025
Individual endorsement
Algorithms Artificial intelligence Machine learning Predictive analytics Research
I had the pleasure of working with Arpan on an AI and personalization-focused project for Culinary Compass, and I can confidently say he is an exceptional talent. Arpan demonstrated strong initiative from day one—redesigning our website using TypeScript, creating a reusable prompt system for dish recommendations, and consistently offering thoughtful, well-researched suggestions that aligned with our product goals. What truly set Arpan apart was his combination of technical skill and leadership. He showed a deep understanding of prompt engineering concepts, including perplexity, and was proactive in identifying opportunities to improve the platform. Arpan also took the lead in presenting his work and contributed meaningfully to a culture of shared learning and collaboration. His resourcefulness, professionalism, and ability to apply advanced concepts to real-world problems made a lasting impact on the project. I would highly recommend Arpan to any team looking for a driven, capable, and collaborative contributor in the AI and software space.
Learner feedback
Algorithms Artificial intelligence Machine learning Predictive analytics Research
It was a pleasure working with Arpan. He stood out for his initiative, technical depth, and leadership. He redesigned our website using TypeScript, built a reusable prompt with a strong understanding of prompt structure, and consistently made thoughtful recommendations. Arpan also led the presentation of his work and actively contributed to a collaborative, learning-focused culture. His work directly supported the goals of our AI-driven personalization project and made a lasting impact.
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Lydia Li
Employer
September 4, 2025
Individual endorsement
Marketing strategies Demography A/b testing Digital marketing Email marketing Data analysis Automation Creativity
I wholeheartedly endorse Arpan for his strong initiative and evident passion in taking on tasks and projects. He consistently demonstrates a proactive mindset and willingness to contribute. As he continues to grow, I believe that sharpening communication and aligning closely with given instructions will allow him to channel his creativity even more effectively and maximize impact. With these refinements, I am confident Arpan will excel in any team or project he takes on.
Learner feedback
Customer engagement Marketing strategies Demography A/b testing Digital marketing Email marketing Data analysis Sales Dashboard Automation
Arpan has shown strong initiative and passion in taking on tasks and projects.
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Plantish
Email Engagement Optimization for Plantish
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Achievements

Recent projects

Culinary Compass
Culinary Compass
Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Culinary Compass: AI powered dining experience

Our company is revolutionizing the way people discover and enjoy dining experiences through AI and food science. We aim to enhance our platform by incorporating the latest AI/ML techniques to personalize restaurant recommendations and improve user engagement. We invite students to collaborate with us to apply advanced AI and machine learning techniques to our existing dataset. Students will develop AI/ML models that enhance user personalization, predict dining trends, and optimize restaurant recommendations. This collaboration will involve: Conducting background research on our platform and existing dataset. Analyzing our current dataset to identify patterns and opportunities. Researching the latest AI/ML techniques for personalized recommendations and predictive analytics. Developing AI/ML models that provide unique insights and enhance user experiences. Proposing multiple solutions for continuous improvement and innovation

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Category Data analysis + 4
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Plantish
Plantish
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Email Engagement Optimization for Plantish

Plantish is seeking to enhance its email marketing strategy by developing a comprehensive email performance dashboard and analyzing engagement metrics such as open rates, click-through rates (CTR), and revenue attribution. The goal is to provide actionable insights that can drive improved customer engagement and sales. Additionally, the project involves creating segmented email campaign strategies tailored to new market demographics, which will help Plantish expand its reach and effectiveness. By conducting A/B testing on email automation flows, such as welcome series and cart abandonment emails, the project aims to identify optimization opportunities. This project provides learners with the opportunity to apply their knowledge of data analysis, marketing strategies, and email automation in a real-world context, allowing them to develop practical skills in digital marketing.

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Category Data analysis + 4
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Work experience

Software Developer
Bank of Montreal
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 2025 - Current

• Developed end-to-end post-trade report automation pipelines using Python and Bash, integrating task scheduling, file transfer (SFTP), and logging systems to generate, validate, and route 30+ daily reports to downstream systems.
• Automated Excel-based workflows and developed VBA-powered dashboards to monitor application health, enabling real-time detection of status target breaches and reducing manual oversight by 75%.

Software Developer
Athena Guard
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 2025 - June 2025

• Led the redesign and development of the company’s website using React, Next.js, and TailwindCSS, resulting in a 60% improvement in load speed and a fully responsive, SEO-optimized interface across all modern browsers.
• Developed a lightweight Node.js + Express backend service to scan inbound emails for malicious links, leveraging regex and domain blacklisting logic, blocking an estimated 250+ phishing attempts during the internship.

Software Engineer
Waterloo Aerial Robotics Group
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
October 2024 - April 2025

• Identified and successfully resolved a critical OpenCV rendering bug that previously disrupted drone image feeds, improving system uptime by 20% and ensuring reliable mission performance.
• Optimized image processing pipelines to resolve compatibility issues caused by mismatched GPU driver versions and OpenCV dependencies, reducing latency by 300 ms and improving frame processing efficiency by 25%.
• Designed automated image processing scripts using Python, improving obstacle detection accuracy by 40%.

Lead Programming Teacher
CS Base
Chatham, New Jersey, United States
April 2023 - August 2024

• Developed over 50 programming lessons, adapting content to address the learning needs of 200+ students.
• Mentored students in advanced Python concepts, including object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithm design, enabling them to write efficient and modular code for scalable software projects.

Programming Teacher
First Robotics
Markham, Ontario, Canada
November 2022 - April 2023

• Led the robotics team to secure 3rd place out of 60+ teams in a highly-competitive regional competition by engineering cost-effective solutions and optimizing team roles to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Mentored 25 students in Java through 10+ workshops, enhancing troubleshooting skills and optimizing robotic systems for seamless software-mechanical integration in high-stakes competitions.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
University of Waterloo
September 2024 - April 2029

Personal projects

Waste Segmentation Classifier
February 2025 - March 2025

• Developed a deep learning-based waste classification system using PyTorch that achieves 90% accuracy in distinguishing between organic and recyclable materials, deployed as an educational tool reaching 150+ elementary school students.
• Created a waste management solution with a web interface, incorporating a YOLO-based neural network that reduced classification errors by 40% compared to baseline models while processing 10,000+ diverse waste images for training.

Flashy - Full-Stack Flashcard Study App
January 2025 - January 2025

• Engineered a full-stack TypeScript/React flashcard application with Supabase integration, implementing a spaced repetition system (SRS) using the FSRS algorithm with configurable parameters for optimized learning retention rates of 90%.
• Developed a real-time study analytics system using React hooks, tracking user progress, statistics, and learning streaks.

Habit Pledge
January 2025 - January 2025

• Developed a full-stack habit tracking app with a PostgreSQL database, integrating user-initiated financial pledges, using Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Supabase.
• Built a user-friendly app with a modern UI, fostering accountability and charitable giving through user pledges.

Spyfall - Full-Stack Online Social Game
December 2024 - January 2025

• Built a full-stack multiplayer adaptation of the Spyfall game utilizing React and TypeScript, achieving a highly responsive user interface that facilitated over 1,000 game sessions within the first month of launch.
• Optimized Firebase backend for 20% faster latency and improved game state synchronization through data indexing.

J.P. Morgan Quantitative Research Program via Forage
December 2024 - December 2024

• Developed a Python gas storage contract pricing model, achieving 82% accuracy compared to production models.
• Developed a Random Forest Classifier for loan default prediction, training on 10,000-entry dataset for accuracy.

Neural Network Visualizer
November 2024 - November 2024

• Built a visualization tool for a 3-layer, 4-neuron network, making machine learning concepts more accessible.
• Developed an interface for real-time parameter tuning and activation function visualization.