Nishant Puranik

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Get to Know Me

Outside of Work

Outside of tech I'm usually out exploring new places in the city, going on spontaneous adventures with friends, or just enjoying time making memories with the people around me. Music is a huge part of my life and one of my favorite ways to connect with others, whether it's sharing playlists, finding new songs, or having long conversations about what we're listening to.

What excites me most is building those genuine connections. I love meeting new people, hearing their stories, and discovering the little things we share that spark conversations and friendships I never expect.

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Gaming Projects

Experience

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Non-Revenue Vehicle Fleet Analyst Intern

Metrolinx GO TransitToronto, ON

May 2024 - August 2024
  • At Metrolinx, I got to combine my technical skills with a huge real-world system: the fleet that keeps Toronto moving. I built a booking tool in Python and Excel that streamlined how teams reserved vehicles, making the process faster and easier for everyone. I also helped analyze fleet performance data using GeoTab and supported compliance tracking for equipment. Beyond the technical side, I learned what it's like to work inside a large organization and saw firsthand how technology can connect people across departments to make everyday operations smoother.
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Software Engineering Intern

VERYONUnited Kingdom

May 2025 - August 2025
  • During my time at Veryon, I worked on their flagship aviation fleet management platform, Tracking+. A lot of my day-to-day was spent digging into big enterprise databases, writing and optimizing SQL queries, and fixing bugs that affected real customers. I loved the challenge of turning confusing issues into clear solutions and seeing the difference it made when clients could get the insights they needed without delay. Working alongside developers, QA, and product teams also taught me how much better things go when people bring different skills to the table and solve problems together.

Projects

Vehicle Booking System
May 2024 - August 2024

Vehicle Booking System

A Python-based fleet management system for optimizing vehicle assignments and booking efficiency, showcasing advanced algorithms and intelligent assignment concepts from prior experience.

PythonPlotlySQLitePandasOpenPyXLStreamlitGeoTab
PhishSense - AI Phishing Detection System
September 2025 – Present (In Progress)

PhishSense - AI Phishing Detection System

Led development of an AI-powered phishing detection system using PyTorch and DistilBERT. Built FastAPI backend, React dashboard, and browser extension for real-time email scanning.

PyTorchFastAPIReactPostgreSQLDocker
Aviation Fleet Management Database
August 2025 - September 2025

Aviation Fleet Management Database

Led development of a database system for fleet operations with MySQL triggers and stored procedures. Built Flask web interface for querying fleet records and real-time dashboards.

MySQLFlaskHTML/CSSJavaScriptPython
Personal Portfolio Website
June 2025 - Ongoing

Personal Portfolio Website

Built and deployed a fully responsive portfolio using React and Tailwind CSS, showcasing projects, resume, and interactive components across devices. Integrated dynamic contact form.

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Real Estate Management System
January 2025 - March 2025

Real Estate Management System

Built a multi-user desktop app in JavaFX with secure login, role-based access, and housing data management via Derby DB. Created detailed UML diagrams and implemented distinct features.

JavaFXDerby DBUMLJava
Fantasy RPG Game
January 2025 - March 2025

Fantasy RPG Game

Led development on a Unity-based RPG game, designing and implementing 34+ C# classes for combat, inventory, dialogue, and player progression systems. Created detailed UML diagrams.

UnityC#GitUML

Skills

Technical Skills

🐍Python
Java
🟨JavaScript
🔷TypeScript
🔵C++
🔷C#
🗄️SQL
🌐HTML
🎨CSS
⚛️React
Next.js
🟢Node.js
🚀FastAPI
🌶️Flask
🔥PyTorch
🧠TensorFlow
🐼Pandas
💨Tailwind
🐘PostgreSQL
🐬MySQL
☁️AWS
🐳Docker
🌿Git
📊Power BI
📈Tableau
🎯Jira
🎨Figma

Actively Learning

Currently pursuing these courses

AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
Amazon Web Services
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Meta React Developer
Coursera
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TensorFlow 2.0
Udemy
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Leadership & Community Involvement

Vice President of Events

AWARE

Sept 2024 – Present
  • Spearheaded event strategy and programming for a mental health advocacy club, growing membership to 50+ active participants within one academic year.
  • Designed and facilitated workshops and panel discussions on addiction awareness and stigma reduction, creating safe spaces for dialogue.
  • Partnered with campus organizations and speakers, boosting event attendance by 40% compared to previous terms.

Events Director

Western Red Cross

Sept 2024 – Apr 2025
  • Directed planning and execution of campus-wide fundraising initiatives, including the flagship Rose Drive, engaging 300+ students and raising over $5,000 for humanitarian aid.
  • Managed logistics, sponsorship outreach, and volunteer coordination, ensuring seamless delivery of multiple large-scale events.
  • Strengthened community awareness of Red Cross initiatives through targeted promotional campaigns and cross-team collaboration.

Residence Fire Marshal

Western University

Sept 2023 – Apr 2024
  • Led fire safety training sessions for 100+ residents, teaching emergency procedures and safe evacuation practices.
  • Coordinated and supervised monthly fire drills, achieving full compliance with university safety standards.
  • Collaborated with residence advisors and campus security to enhance evacuation protocols and promote a culture of safety.

Youth Leader & MC

Kannada Sangha Toronto

Sept 2019 – June 2021
  • Served as Master of Ceremonies for cultural events and festivals, engaging audiences of 500–1,000+ attendees.
  • Coordinated event logistics, performers, and volunteer teams to deliver impactful cultural showcases that celebrated Kannada traditions.
  • Supported a thriving community of 1,000+ members, leading youth initiatives that promoted cultural pride and reduced barriers to involvement.

Eco Coordinator

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School

Sept 2021 – June 2023
  • Managed campus greenhouse operations and coordinated plant maintenance schedules throughout the academic year.
  • Led peer mentorship programs in architectural design and sustainable development, facilitating collaborative learning sessions across multiple grade levels.
  • Organized educational workshops on eco-friendly architecture and green building practices, promoting environmental awareness across the school community.

Let's Build Something Together

I love working with people who are passionate about what they do. Whether you have a cool idea, need help with a project, or just want to chat about tech - I'm here for it.

Every great project starts with a conversation. Let's talk about how we can make something meaningful together.

Coffee Chat? ☕

I'm always up for a good conversation about technology, startups, or life in general. Let's grab a virtual coffee and see how we can work together!

🎯 Available for freelance💡 Open to collaborations🚀 Ready for new challenges