Pari Vansjalia 👋

Royal Bank of Canada

Innovation Developer, Team Lead | June 2024 – July 2024

• Led API development to embed company-designed headers and footers into partner sites, achieving $50,000 in annual cost savings for design updates.
• Updated frameworks from iFrame to Angular for the Avion site, reducing load time by over 40%.
• Created an instantly updatable API for external sites using NodeJS, JavaScript, and Java, streamlining development by 100% on the vendor side.

Innovation Developer | June 2023 – July 2023

• Selected from 950+ applicants to join a front-end design team, developing seven reusable components for RBC's internal library.
• Implemented 1,500+ components across RBC, increasing task efficiency for front-end developers by 35%.
• Presented the project to executives, attracting over 100 attendees to discuss new company opportunities.

Interac Corp.

Innovation, Research and Foresight Intern | June 2022 – July 2022

• Worked full-time with the Director of Innovation and the Manager of Innovation Waterloo to publish, design, and write a report on Web 3.0 and DAOs, exploring future opportunities for the company.
• Benchmarked data on various companies to assist in executive strategy discussions on growth targets.
• Analyzed economic trends with the 27-member Innovation department to identify potential gaps in the Canadian financial market.

LatchBio

Bioinformatics Intern | June 2022 – October 2022

• Re-designed the website and software development kit (SDK) in collaboration with the lead Product Engineer, providing clear instructions to assist over 100 developers.
• Worked with the Product Engineer to design workflows for the software and published summaries on tool usage, creating seven distinct no-code interface tools.
• Developed software using Python and Docker, incorporating external libraries to help researchers visualize and analyze data effectively.

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)

Apprentice and Ambassador | January 2021 - June 2024

CDL’s mission is to accelerate the commercialization of science for the betterment of humankind.

• Engage in summits, fire-side chats, feedback sessions, and one-on-one meetings with venture capitalists, investors, founders, and industry experts.
• Shadowed Eva Lau at the Annual Global Summit in Toronto, where startups from around the world pitched for a spot in the program.
• Participate in discussions on emerging technology and new ventures with peers and professors.
• Collaborate with CDL professionals to enhance the experience for apprentices and strengthen the mentor community.

Web 3.0 DAOs Trendsight

• Co-authored a detailed report on the trends in Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), analyzing the opportunities and challenges in Web 3.0 platforms.
• This project was focused on how decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technologies could revolutionize industries and financial systems.
• Explore the report and insights on DAOs here: Trendsight on DAOs

FridgeGuru

• Created "FridgeGuru," an innovative app designed to help users reduce food waste by tracking expiry dates and suggesting recipes based on ingredients in their fridge.
• FridgeGuru enables users to efficiently manage groceries, save money, and reduce waste by encouraging sustainable consumption.
• Learn more about FridgeGuru on Devpost: FridgeGuru on Devpost

AI for ADR Prediction

Inspired by a personal experience with my grandmother, who suffered an adverse drug reaction (ADR) due to two conflicting drugs, I developed an AI algorithm to predict ADRs. This project was particularly influenced by the challenge of diagnosing ADRs, especially when multiple medications are involved, a common issue in rural areas like villages in India, where doctors often prescribe several drugs due to high patient volume.

• Developed an AI model to predict ADRs from popular Western medicines, helping to reduce the risks of drug interactions and improve patient safety.
• Finalist at the TKS (The Knowledge Society) Innovate Hackathon, competing against 150+ teams internationally.
• Currently improving the ADR prediction model for better accuracy and real-world applicability. 🚧
• Explore the ADR prediction model on Google Colab: AI for ADR Prediction on Colab

Pharma-sci: Drug Dosage & Side Effects Prediction

Pharma-sci is a tool designed to predict drug dosage and potential side effects for different demographics by applying pharmacodynamics to understand the mechanisms of a drug. The model aims to provide researchers with insights into drug interactions and safety profiles across diverse patient populations.

• 2nd place in the Bench-Sci challenge, competing against 150+ teams internationally.
• Developed using pharmacodynamics principles to optimize drug dosages and minimize adverse side effects.
• Guided by mentor Christian Battista throughout the project.

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EmpowHER (Co-Founder)

• Founded EmpowHER to address the gender gap in STEM fields, providing access to tech education for young girls and minorities.
• Officially registered as a non-profit, reaching over 120 students through workshops on topics like 3D printing, business pitching, and startup creation.
• Organized events and competitions at elementary schools across the Greater Toronto Region.
• Planning a school-board-wide workshop to bridge the gap between elementary and high school education as Ontario introduces a new tech curriculum for high schoolers.
• Learn more at: empowher.super.site

CREATE Markham (Co-President)

• Co-led CREATE, a two-day annual conference for over 100 students, promoting leadership through community-based projects.
• Engaged thousands of students across Ontario through conferences and events focused on team collaboration and social impact.
• Lead 26 executives to host an annual 3-day conference, gathering hundreds of students to brainstorm solutions and execute ventures addressing local issues.
• Over the past four years, raised $90,000+, supported 38 start-ups, and attracted 400+ attendees––supporting innovators and inspiring change in the community.
• Coordinated the conference’s transition into an independent registered non-profit organization.
• Learn more at: createmarkham.ca

Robotics Team (Programming Lead)

• Led the programming division of a 15+ member robotics team, focusing on Java, C++, and FRC tools like WPILib.
• Organized summer coding and CAD camps for underprivileged students, training 30+ students in each cohort on programming and 3D printing using SolidWorks.
• Served as the only female executive on the team, actively encouraging gender diversity and inclusivity within STEM.
• Directed programming for annual robotics competitions, working collaboratively with team members on robot design and functionality.
• Learn more at: markhamfirebirds.ca