Available for Fall 2026 co-op / internship

Shifat
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4th-year Software Engineering student with hands-on experience developing high-performance networking software and data engineering solutions. Experienced in C/C++, Python, and Linux through work at Ciena and the Government of Canada, with a strong focus on performance optimization, system-level debugging, and real-world engineering problems.

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Shifat Ghazi
Carleton University · SWE
@ Ciena
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About Me

Building real systems,
not just homework.

I'm a Software Engineering student at Carleton University with hands-on industry experience across 3 internships — building optical networking software at Ciena, data pipelines for the Government of Canada, and ML research at Carleton University.

My work spans systems programming, data engineering, and applied AI. I hold a Government of Canada Secret Clearance and I'm drawn to problems where performance and reliability actually matter.

Outside of code, I'm active in the student tech community — Director of Technology for CUSEC, Project Manager at CU Blueprint, and VP External at SCESoc.

Shifat
Carleton University
Sep 2022 – Apr 2027
B.Eng. Software Engineering, Co-op · GPA 3.7/4.0
Awards
🏆 3.7/4.0 GPA 🔒 Secret Clearance 📋 PM @ CU Blueprint 💻 Dir. of Tech @ CUSEC 🤝 VP External @ SCESoc
Coursework
Real-Time Systems Operating Systems Embedded Systems Computer Architecture
3+
Internships
50%
Latency cut @ Ciena
3.7
GPA / 4.0
Experience

Where I've worked

From optical networking to federal data infrastructure.

Ciena
Sept 2025 – Present
Software Developer Intern
Kanata, Ontario
  • Contribute to the Waveserver Platform team developing high-performance optical networking software in C, C++, and Python on Linux.
  • Participate across full SDLC collaborating with developers, QA, UX, and release teams.
  • Redesigned request routing in the Model Translator microservice, removing Config Manager from the critical path, achieving a 50% reduction in end-to-end latency.
  • Conducted hardware–software integration testing on Waveserver AI hardware by injecting test attributes into XCVR modules.
  • Debug and optimize system-level software using GNU/GCC/GDB supporting performance-critical concurrent applications.
  • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Git, Docker, Yocto, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Grafana.
C/C++PythonLinuxKubernetesJenkinsDockerGDB
Government of Canada
Jan 2025 – Aug 2025
Data Engineer Intern
Gatineau, Quebec
  • Developed a Governance App using Power Apps to centralize large-scale Dataverse and SharePoint datasets, reducing workflow complexity by 50%.
  • Designed and optimized SQL queries in SSMS to improve data extraction performance for large datasets.
  • Built ETL pipelines and data dashboards using SQL, Python, Power BI, and Azure (Databricks, Synapse, Data Factory).
  • Automated data access workflows using Power Automate with security group-based approval processes.
SQLAzurePower AppsDatabricksPythonPower BI
Carleton University
May 2025 – Aug 2025
ML Research Assistant
Ottawa, Ontario
  • Applied local LLMs (Ollama, Python) to analyze firewall logs and detect anomalies, automating cybersecurity tasks.
  • Designed and implemented RAG pipelines to extract and contextualize threat intelligence from large security datasets.
  • Built and evaluated LLM-based pipelines to process large-scale security data, improving output accuracy.
LLMsRAGOllamaPython
Flex Point Security
May 2024 – Aug 2024
IT Security Intern
Toronto, Ontario
  • Automated administrative and security tasks with Python scripts, reducing manual workload.
  • Supported IT infrastructure and cloud security tools (Kali Linux, Ruby, Windows VMs).
  • Completed hands-on labs in Steganography and Capture-the-Flag (CTF) challenges.
PythonKali LinuxCTFRuby
Shifat working at SCESoc event
In Action

More than just code

Whether it's shipping features at Ciena or helping students navigate their careers at SCESoc events, I bring the same energy to everything I do.

I believe great engineers communicate well, show up for their communities, and keep learning. That philosophy drives everything from my internship work to my campus involvement.

Projects

Things I've built

Systems programming, game dev, web apps, and low-level engineering.

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Concurrency Across Shared Memory

Multi-process database coordination in C using semaphores and shared memory with deadlock-free and livelock-free synchronization protocols.

CSemaphoresShared MemoryLinux
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Text-Based Facebook

A text-based social network in C using linked lists and dynamic memory allocation to manage user data, relationships, and interactions from scratch.

CLinked ListsMemory Management
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Graphics-Based 4×4 Card Game

An interactive graphical card game in Java using the Processing library with custom rendering and game logic.

JavaProcessingOOP
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Weather App

React-based weather app demonstrating component-based development, state management, API integration, and responsive design.

ReactJavaScriptCSS
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32-ARM Assembly Debugger

An assembler and debugger for 32-bit ARM assembly exploring low-level instruction sets, parsing, and execution.

ARM AssemblyLow-Level
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Internal Interrupt Simulation

Python simulation of internal interrupt handling demonstrating OS concepts such as interrupt-driven I/O and process scheduling.

PythonOS Concepts
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NBA Stats Database

Relational NBA statistics database in SQLite with a Python CLI, enabling queries across players, teams, games, and seasons using raw SQL — no ORM.

PythonSQLiteSQLCLIDatabase Design
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Skills

Tech I work with

// languages
C/C++PythonJavaSQLJavaScriptTypeScriptC#BashCOBOLRexxRuby
// frameworks
ReactNode.jsExpress.jsFlaskASP.NET CoreNext.jsRazor Pages
// cloud & data
AzureDatabricksAWSSynapseData FactorySQL ServerDataverseRAG
// devops & tools
DockerKubernetesJenkinsGitGrafanaJiraLinuxKali LinuxOllamaYocto
Resume
Shifat_Ghazi_Resume.pdf
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My Resume

A 4+ year co-op student with hands-on internship experience in systems programming, data engineering, and applied ML — all before finishing my degree.

  • 3+ internships completed — Ciena, Gov. of Canada, Carleton University
  • Government of Canada Secret Clearance
  • 3.7/4.0 GPA at Carleton University
  • 15+ languages and frameworks
  • 50% latency reduction achieved at Ciena
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Volunteering

Giving back

CU Blueprint
Project Manager
Sept 2023 – April 2024 · Ottawa
  • Managed a team of web developers, UI/UX designers, and a red team.
  • Established design, algorithm, testing, and debugging processes for a web project.
  • Handled project delivery tracking with Jira, Power BI, and Microsoft Office.
CUSEC — Carleton Delegation
Director of Technology
Sept 2023 – April 2024 · Montreal
  • Administered all technology projects for Canada's largest SWE conference delegation.
  • Executed website development supporting a database of up to 10k attendees.
  • Managed QA, image mirroring, website responsiveness, and integration testing.
SCESoc (Systems & Computer Engineering Society)
VP Assistant External
Sept 2024 – April 2025 · Ottawa
  • Coordinated partnerships with industry professionals and alumni.
  • Assisted in planning tech talks, info sessions, and networking nights.
  • Represented SCESoc in meetings with sponsors and external organizations.
Non-Academic Experience
Teaching Assistant & Pharmacy Assistant
2018 – 2025
  • Kumon (2018–2023): Marked tests and taught study strategies for Math and English students.
  • Shoppers Drug Mart (2023–2025): Managed patient records software and maintained store operations.
Beyond the Code
Shifat hiking

Life outside the terminal

When I'm not building software, you'll find me outdoors, on the court, or on the slopes.

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Basketball
Huge fan of the Golden State Warriors — love pickup games and following the team.
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Hiking with GoPro
Taking my GoPro on trails — capturing mountain views across Canada and beyond.
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Skiing
Groomed runs or backcountry — skiing is my go-to winter recharge.
Get in Touch

Contact

Open to Fall 2026 co-ops, internships, and interesting projects. Let's build something together.

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Email
shifatghazi@cmail.carleton.ca
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GitHub
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LinkedIn
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