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Gary Shi

Teaneck,NJ

Summary

Information Technology student at NJIT (B.S., expected Jan 2026, GPA 3.168) with a solid foundation in programming, databases, and systems. Experienced through academic, team, and entrepreneurial projects that developed problem-solving, adaptability, and collaboration skills. Brings both technical knowledge and small-business experience, with motivation to keep learning and contribute value in professional environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Keycap Designer

Self Employed
Teaneck, NJ
10.2021 - Current
  • Created custom mechanical keyboard keycap designs prioritizing aesthetics and authenticity.
  • Coordinated product lifecycle from mockup, designing assets, evaluating samples and production through collaboration with manufacturers and vendor.
  • Promoted product designs within keyboard enthusiast community, managing social media outreach and gathering customer feedback.
  • Gained experience in product design, project coordination, and marketing within a niche community-driven market.

Team Member

IT490-Integrated Systems
Newark, NJ
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Led frontend integration, building user interface and implementing multiple user functions and wiring it to backend services through message broker (RabbitMQ).
  • Designed user features such as search function, a Favorites system, enabling users to store and retrieve preferred recipes, meal plans, diet restrictions, and editing recipes.
  • Collaborated with teammates to integrate the Edamam API
  • https://github.com/JiaFTW/CCAG

Developer

IT114-Adv. Programming for Information Technology
Newark, New Jersey
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Development of a real time chatroom supporting multiple concurrent users.
  • Implemented the frontend integration for user login, message input, and dynamic message display.
  • Features included: muting users, export chat history of current sessions client-side, persistent sessions, and text formatting.
  • https://youtu.be/XK6Iz5FckBQ?si=dRKDZQ8iym59dDDO

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
01-2026

Skills

  • Programming & Scripting: Python, JavaScript, PHP, SQL
  • Web & Database: HTML/CSS, MySQL
  • Systems & IT: Windows, Linux, basic networking and system administration
  • Tools: Git/GitHub, productivity and collaboration tools
  • Professional: Team collaboration, communication, problem solving, entrepreneurial operations, customer service

Websites

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Team Member

IT490-Integrated Systems
01.2025 - 05.2025

Developer

IT114-Adv. Programming for Information Technology
01.2023 - 05.2023

Keycap Designer

Self Employed
10.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

New Jersey Institute of Technology

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