Shivani Merchant

Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

1. Software Development Project - Laser Tag Game

• Collaborated with a team of five members to design, develop, a laser tag game software, enhancing team coordination and project management skills.
• Designed the software architecture, integrating real-time player tracking and scoring functionalities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
• Conducted rigorous testing, identified and resolved software bugs, and fine-tuned gameplay mechanics, ensuring a high-quality end product that met user expectations and satisfaction.

2. San Francisco Crime Classification (Kaggle)

• Implemented machine learning models to predict crime categories in San Francisco based on historical data.
• Conducted data preprocessing, feature engineering, and exploratory data analysis to enhance model performance.
• Collaborated with a team of data scientists to fine-tune models, and create predictive insights for crime prevention strategies.

3. New Venture Business Project

• Conceptualized and developed a business plan for a new venture, focusing on Vertical Farming.
• Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify market gaps and opportunities, leading to a more informed business strategy.
• Collaborated with a other classmates, leveraging expertise in areas such as marketing, finance, and technology to create a comprehensive business model.

4. Super Mario Game Development (Java)

• Designed and developed a Super Mario game from scratch using Java, showcasing strong programming skills and game development expertise.
• Implemented game mechanics, including player movement, collision detection and enemy, ensuring an engaging and authentic gaming experience.
• Collaborated with a team of developers to optimize game performance, resolve bugs, and enhance user interface, resulting in a polished and functional game product.

1. International Cultural Team, Univ. of Arkansas - Core leader/Event Volunteer/Active Member (August 2020-Present)

• Deliver more than 10 presentations per semester to increase organization awareness.
• Trained to work and assist with building social skills such as team building and conflict resolution for students from different countries.
• Assist coordination and implementation of social media accounts, including Facebook and Instagram.

2. International Students Organization, Univ.of Arkansas - Vice-President/Active Member (May 2021-May 2022)

• Managed multiple social events for 200+ members, overseen locations, volunteers, transportation, catering and entertainment with a budget of $500-$10,000 per event.
• Collaborated with a committee of 7 other students to formulate ideas.
• Promoted events via social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), resulting in a 13% increase in attendance over the previous year.

• ICT Outstanding Member Scholarship ($250/semester)
• FIES International Scholarship($4000/academic year)
• University of Arkansas Non-Resident Student Scholarship($5000/semester)