resume-data.tsā¢17.2 kB
export const personalInfo = {
name: "Binal Shah",
title: "Junior Data Analyst | Python, SQL & Data Analytics",
email: "sbinal182@gmail.com",
phone: "0403 892 199",
linkedin: "linkedin.com/in/binalshah",
github: "github.com/binal182",
location: "Hornsby, NSW 2077",
summary: "Recent IT graduate with hands-on experience in Python, SQL, and database design. Built data pipelines, designed relational databases, and created analytics systems through academic and internship projects. Proven leadership through training 6+ team members and coordinating 200+ person events. Seeking Junior Data Analyst role to apply technical skills and grow toward Data Engineering.",
visaStatus: "Student Visa (Subclass 500) - Expires November 28, 2025. Applying for 485 Graduate Visa in November 2025 (2-4 years full work rights upon approval).",
salaryExpectation: "$65,000 - $70,000 per annum"
}
export const technicalSkills = {
programmingLanguages: ["Python", "JavaScript/TypeScript", "Java", "PHP"],
dataAnalytics: ["Python (Pandas, NumPy)", "SQL (SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL)", "Excel", "Data processing"],
databases: ["SQLite", "PostgreSQL", "MySQL", "ChromaDB", "Upstash", "Database design", "Query optimization"],
webDevelopment: ["Next.js", "React", "Flask", "Tailwind CSS", "shadcn/ui"],
tools: ["Git/GitHub", "VS Code", "GitHub Copilot", "Claude Sonnet", "Vercel", "Deputy"],
specialized: ["RAG systems", "Vector databases", "Computer vision (face_recognition library)", "AI agent development"]
}
export const workExperience = [
{
title: "AI/Data Intern",
company: "AusBiz Consulting",
location: "Sydney",
period: "Jul 2025 - Sep 2025",
description: "Developed AI-powered Digital Twin platform using cutting-edge spec-driven development methodology combining GitHub Copilot, Claude Sonnet 4.0, and v0 for an integrated AI-assisted workflow.",
achievements: [
"Architected and deployed dual-vector database system (ChromaDB for local development + Upstash for production) handling vector embeddings with optimized retrieval performance",
"Engineered automated data transformation pipeline converting unstructured resume text into 50+ searchable JSON chunks with semantic embeddings for intelligent querying",
"Built production-grade RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) system enabling natural language queries against professional profile data with context-aware responses",
"Implemented continuous integration testing framework using custom Food RAG validation system to ensure 95%+ query accuracy",
"Developed modern web application using Next.js 15 App Router, React 19 Server Components, and Vercel AI SDK for seamless AI integration",
"Pioneered multi-AI tool development workflow: GitHub Copilot for code generation, Claude Sonnet 4.0 agent mode for architecture decisions, v0 for UI/UX rapid prototyping"
],
technologies: ["Next.js 15", "React 19", "Python", "ChromaDB", "Upstash (Vector DB)", "Claude Sonnet 4.0", "GitHub Copilot", "Vercel AI SDK", "MCP Protocol", "shadcn/ui", "Tailwind CSS"],
impact: "Created first-of-its-kind interactive resume technology demonstrating modern AI development practices and production-ready RAG implementation"
},
{
title: "Team Leader - Customer Experience & Training",
company: "Zeus Street Greek",
location: "North Willoughby",
period: "Dec 2022 - Present",
description: "Led comprehensive training program and operational excellence initiatives in high-volume food service environment serving 100+ customers daily.",
achievements: [
"Designed and implemented structured training curriculum for 6+ new hires covering POS systems, food safety compliance, customer service protocols, and operational workflows",
"Achieved 40% reduction in onboarding time (from 4 weeks to 2.4 weeks) through systematic training methodology with milestone-based competency tracking",
"Improved staff retention metrics by creating supportive learning environment with regular performance feedback and skills development focus",
"Managed digital workforce coordination using Deputy platform for shift scheduling, task assignment, and real-time operational communication across 10+ team members",
"Maintained consistent high-volume service delivery handling 20+ customer interactions per shift while coaching junior staff during peak periods",
"Resolved customer escalations with 95%+ satisfaction rate through active listening, problem-solving, and service recovery techniques",
"Recognized by management for exceptional teamwork, reliability during closing procedures, and maintaining quality standards under pressure"
],
technologies: ["Deputy (digital task management)", "POS systems", "Microsoft 365"],
keyAchievement: "Transformed training process from ad-hoc approach to systematic, measurable program with documented procedures and performance metrics"
},
{
title: "Local Coordinator",
company: "Students for Liberty Australia",
location: "Sydney",
period: "Jan 2023 - May 2024",
description: "Managed large-scale educational programs and volunteer operations across Sydney and Melbourne, coordinating with international leadership team.",
achievements: [
"Orchestrated logistics for 200+ participant workshops across 5+ universities (USYD, UNSW, UTS, Macquarie, Western Sydney) including venue coordination, speaker management, and technology setup",
"Built and managed 13-member volunteer team across Sydney and Melbourne markets using regular team meetings, goal-setting frameworks, and performance recognition programs",
"Achieved 85% engagement success rate measured through attendance tracking, participant feedback surveys, and program conversion to ongoing membership",
"Managed hybrid event technology infrastructure seamlessly integrating Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and in-person components for accessible program delivery",
"Coordinated budget approval and expense tracking for multiple concurrent programs, ensuring financial accountability and ROI documentation for leadership reporting",
"Maintained consistent volunteer engagement through weekly Google Meet check-ins, social meetups, and professional development opportunities"
],
technologies: ["Microsoft Teams", "Zoom", "Google Meet", "Project management tools", "Hybrid event technology"],
impact: "Successfully scaled educational programs across two major metropolitan areas while maintaining high engagement and volunteer retention rates"
}
]
export const projects = [
{
name: "My Digital Twin - AI-Powered Professional Platform",
role: "Lead Developer and AI Integration Specialist",
period: "Jul 2025 - Sep 2025",
description: "Production-quality AI platform demonstrating modern RAG architecture, vector database optimization, and AI-assisted development workflows.",
achievements: [
"Engineered sophisticated data transformation pipeline processing structured resume data into 50+ semantic chunks with metadata tagging, enabling granular and context-aware information retrieval",
"Implemented dual-vector database architecture: ChromaDB for local development iteration + Upstash serverless vector DB for production deployment with automatic scaling",
"Built RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) system using vector similarity search with cosine similarity matching, enabling natural language queries like 'What are Binal's AI projects?' with contextually accurate responses",
"Developed automated quality assurance framework using custom Food RAG testing system to validate retrieval accuracy, response coherence, and system performance across 20+ test query scenarios",
"Created modern full-stack application leveraging Next.js 15 App Router architecture, React 19 Server Components for optimal performance, and Vercel AI SDK for streaming AI responses",
"Pioneered integrated AI development workflow: Utilized GitHub Copilot for 60%+ code generation, Claude Sonnet 4.0 agent mode for architectural decisions and debugging, and v0 for rapid UI prototyping",
"Implemented Model Context Protocol (MCP) for advanced AI agent integration and context management across development tools"
],
technologies: ["Next.js 15", "React 19", "Python", "ChromaDB", "Upstash", "Vector Embeddings", "Vercel AI SDK", "Claude Sonnet 4.0", "GitHub Copilot", "v0", "MCP Protocol", "shadcn/ui", "Tailwind CSS"],
technicalInnovation: "First implementation combining local + serverless vector databases for development-production parity in RAG applications",
github: "github.com/binal182/binal_digital-twin_py"
},
{
name: "Smart Attendance System - Computer Vision Capstone",
role: "Full-Stack Developer and System Architect",
period: "Academic Capstone Project",
description: "Comprehensive database-driven attendance analytics platform with computer vision integration, built entirely independently from system design to deployment.",
achievements: [
"Architected normalized relational database schema (SQLite) with 5+ interconnected tables following Third Normal Form (3NF) principles for data integrity and query optimization",
"Designed and implemented three-tier role-based access control system with completely differentiated user experiences for Admin, Teacher, and Student portals",
"Integrated computer vision pipeline using face_recognition library with 128-dimensional facial encoding for automated attendance capture, reducing manual entry time by 90%",
"Implemented Flask-SQLAlchemy ORM for database abstraction enabling easy migration to PostgreSQL/MySQL for production scalability",
"Built secure authentication system with Werkzeug password hashing (PBKDF2 with salt) and Flask-CORS for cross-origin security",
"Created automated reporting engine generating downloadable CSV reports with Pandas for data export",
"Developed complex SQL query architecture utilizing JOINs across multiple tables, aggregation functions, and date-based filtering",
"Engineered complete image processing pipeline using NumPy for numerical face encoding operations and Pillow for image manipulation"
],
technologies: ["Python 3.8+", "Flask", "SQLite (SQLAlchemy ORM)", "face_recognition library", "NumPy", "Pillow", "Pandas", "Werkzeug", "Flask-CORS", "HTML/CSS"],
technicalAchievement: "Independently built production-ready system demonstrating full-stack development, database architecture, security implementation, and computer vision integration",
scale: "System designed to handle 1000+ users, 50+ classes, and 10,000+ attendance records with efficient query performance"
}
]
export const education = {
degree: "Bachelor of Information Technology",
institution: "Victoria University, Sydney",
graduationDate: "September 2025",
relevantCoursework: [
"Web & Mobile Development",
"Cloud Application Development",
"Data Analytics for Cyber Security",
"Big Data",
"ICT Business Analytics",
"Cyber Security Essentials (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)"
]
}
export const achievements = [
"Trained and mentored 6+ new hires with measurable improvement in retention",
"Reduced onboarding time by 40% through systematic training approach",
"Coordinated 13-member volunteer teams across Sydney and Melbourne",
"Led event planning for 200+ student participants",
"Created first-of-its-kind interactive resume technology using vector embeddings",
"Recognized by Zeus Street Greek leadership for consistently high customer satisfaction and teamwork"
]
export const references = [
{
name: "Callum Bir",
company: "AusBiz Consulting",
role: "Supervisor - AI/Data Internship",
period: "Jul-Sep 2025",
availability: "Available upon request"
},
{
name: "Sailesh Upreti",
company: "Zeus Street Greek",
role: "Manager - Customer Experience & Training",
period: "Dec 2022-Present",
phone: "0452 389 096"
}
]
export const skillsMetrics = {
technical: [
{ name: "Python", category: "Programming", source: "University Coursework & Professional Projects", description: "Developed through capstone computer vision project using face_recognition, NumPy, Pandas libraries. Enhanced at AusBiz Consulting internship working on AI/data solutions." },
{ name: "SQL & Database Design", category: "Database", source: "Academic Projects & Real-world Application", description: "Mastered through Smart Attendance System capstone project - designed normalized relational database schema with 5+ interconnected tables following 3NF principles. Used SQLite, SQLAlchemy ORM." },
{ name: "TypeScript/JavaScript", category: "Programming", source: "Self-taught & Project Development", description: "Learned through building interactive resume platform with Next.js 15, React 19. Applied in full-stack development with modern frameworks and component architecture." },
{ name: "Next.js/React", category: "Frontend", source: "Independent Innovation Project", description: "Acquired while creating first-of-its-kind interactive resume technology. Built with Next.js 15, React 19, Server Components, and modern web standards." },
{ name: "AI/ML & Vector Databases", category: "AI", source: "Cutting-edge Innovation Work", description: "Developed through building RAG systems with ChromaDB, Upstash vector databases. Integrated AI agents, embeddings, and Claude Sonnet 4.0 for intelligent applications." },
{ name: "Computer Vision", category: "AI", source: "Academic Capstone Project", description: "Implemented face recognition system using face_recognition library with 128-dimensional facial encoding. Built complete image processing pipeline with NumPy and Pillow." }
],
leadership: [
{ name: "Team Leadership", category: "Management", source: "Zeus Street Greek & Students for Liberty", description: "Developed leading 6+ team members at Zeus Street Greek as Team Leader. Coordinated 13-member volunteer teams across Sydney and Melbourne for Students for Liberty." },
{ name: "Training & Mentoring", category: "Development", source: "Workplace Experience", description: "Gained through training and mentoring 6+ new hires at Zeus Street Greek. Developed systematic training approach that reduced onboarding time by 40%." },
{ name: "Event Coordination", category: "Management", source: "Student Organization Leadership", description: "Mastered through coordinating large-scale events for 200+ student participants with Students for Liberty across multiple universities and cities." },
{ name: "Process Improvement", category: "Operations", source: "Real-world Problem Solving", description: "Applied at Zeus Street Greek through systematic methodology implementation that improved team efficiency and reduced training time by 40%." },
{ name: "Customer Relations", category: "Communication", source: "Front-line Service Experience", description: "Developed through direct customer service at Zeus Street Greek, recognized by leadership for consistently high customer satisfaction scores." },
{ name: "Cross-cultural Collaboration", category: "Communication", source: "International Volunteer Work", description: "Built through coordinating teams across different cities and working with diverse volunteer groups in educational and liberty advocacy programs." }
],
business: [
{ name: "Digital Innovation", category: "Innovation", source: "Independent Technology Development", description: "Created first-of-its-kind interactive resume technology using vector embeddings and AI. Pioneered integrated development workflow using GitHub Copilot, Claude AI, and modern tools." },
{ name: "Problem Solving", category: "Analysis", source: "Technical & Operational Challenges", description: "Applied across projects from debugging complex database schemas in capstone project to resolving customer service issues and optimizing team processes at Zeus Street Greek." },
{ name: "Data Analytics", category: "Analysis", source: "Academic Specialization & Internship", description: "Developed through Data Analytics for Cyber Security coursework and practical application during AusBiz Consulting AI/Data internship working on real business solutions." },
{ name: "Customer Experience", category: "Service", source: "Front-line Service Excellence", description: "Mastered through direct customer interactions at Zeus Street Greek, consistently achieving high satisfaction ratings and being recognized for exceptional service quality." },
{ name: "Technology Integration", category: "Technical", source: "Multi-tool Development Workflow", description: "Built expertise combining GitHub Copilot (60%+ code generation), Claude Sonnet 4.0 for architectural decisions, v0 for UI prototyping, and MCP protocol for AI agent integration." },
{ name: "Operational Efficiency", category: "Operations", source: "Process Optimization Experience", description: "Demonstrated through 40% reduction in onboarding time at Zeus Street Greek and successful coordination of 200+ person events with measurable engagement improvements." }
]
}