Rishi Shukla

Software Engineer

Return Done•  February 2023 - July 2023

• Pioneered a startup addressing return challenges faced by consumers, leading a team of 9 to create an end-to-end solution • Worked collaboratively with a team to build a website using ReactJS and Reactive Forms that improved user engagement • Utilized .Net and C# to develop an efficient email API that automatically sends confirmation emails to users upon form submission which reduced manual effort by 50% and facilitated scalability • Successfully deployed and hosted the website on Azure Cloud, enhancing security and ensuring widespread accessibility • Developed and executed marketing strategies, resulting in significant increase in brand awareness and customer acquisition • Established strong communication channels with stakeholders, including advisors, customers, and team members, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the organization • Employed customer feedback and market analysis to optimize solution design and drive revenue growth

Chief Executive Officer

ProcrastFree•  July 2021 - July 2023

• Researched and identified a problem faced by college students, conducted interviews to gain insights, and developed a desirable, viable, and feasible solution to address the issue • Led a team of 4 to grow a startup from the ideation stage to the product prototyping stage and beyond to generate revenue • Developed a comprehensive strategy for the startup for the next two years and sold 1000+ units in 5 weeks after launch, resulting in selection for top 5 innovation startups in the Kaplan Pitch Tank Competition out of 25 competing teams

Programmer Analyst Intern

PurposeBuilt Brands•  May 2022 - August 2022

• Leveraged SQL to migrate the Chemicals database from MS Access to SQL Server, established data relationships, and queried 40+ different schemas to resolve data anomalies • Created a front-end user interface using ReactJS and connected it to back-end database using .NET and C# for easy manipulation of backend data, which helped IT employees save 2-3 hours every week • Performed unit testing and integration tests using testing suites like Jest, ensuring application flexibility

Project Manager

Discreedly•  January 2022 - July 2022

• Orchestrated stakeholder communication, managed operations, drove business development, and conducted financial analysis for successful project outcomes • Led cross-functional teams through Scrum meetings, sprint planning, and goal setting, ensuring efficient project execution • Supervised content design, conducted market research, identified customers, and implemented Objectives and Key Results (OKR) methodology to drive project success

Teaching Assistant

Illinois Institute of Technology•  August 2019 - May 2022

• Helped 30+ students understand concepts in a unique way appreciated by students as well as professors • Held weekly office hours to give one-on-one time to students where they could ask their problems freely • Graded labs, homework, and provided feedback to students which enabled them to learn from their mistakes • Taught four students on their own pace and helped them pass the course where they were otherwise doing poorly