Lindita Kalaj

Software Engineer
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New graduate in software engineering looking to make an impact on the world. Passionate about modern technologies and applying them to real world problems. Enjoys team-building and collaboration in a positive working environment. Always learning all things software and tech to solve problems with creative people.

Education

B.A. in Computer Science | Honors | Deanʼs List | GPA 3.83

CUNY - Queens College | 2022
  • Relevant Courses: Internet and Web Technologies, Data Structures, Analysis Of Algorithms, Databases, Cloud Computing, Theory of Computation, Object Oriented Programming

Projects

Split Check

Demo
An android app written in Java designed to split restaurant bills by items.
  • Devised a customized algorithm utilizing MLKit for identifying text on receipts which pairs items with their associated prices while disregarding irrelevant text
  • Designed and implemented a database utilizing SQLite, providing users with access to historical records of receipts

Clippy Desktop Pet

GitHub
A Python desktop pet utilizing OpenAI's ChatGPT API for natural language task assistance.
  • Integrated the OpenAI GPT 3.5-Turbo API to enable Clippy to provide interactive responses to user inputs
  • Developed the GUI using the PyQT6 framework.
  • Implemented PyQT framework to animate static hand-drawn images by utilizing states, enabling smooth transitions between sleep and awake animations.

Vector Remote Control

GitHub
A Python GUI to remotely control the Vector robot and perform tasks via camera live feed
  • Developed the Remote Control GUI using Tkinter and CustomTkinter library
  • Utilized OpenAI's ChatGPT API to implement an engaging and interactive experience with the Vector Robot
  • Utilized Vectors Alpha SDK to enable remote control of the robot's movements, speech, and live camera feed through the GUI

PHP Web Parser

Demo
A PHP page analyzing the frequency of letters & numbers in descending order.
  • Utilized media queries to apply customized styles for different media types and devices in the web design process
  • Implemented email service APIs for contact form submission
  • Created a LAMP-based website for improved performance and decreased downtime, as indicated by website analytics

Work Experiences

Mentor

Girls Who Code | Jan 2021 - May 2022
  • Mentored 10 students individually, using effective troubleshooting skills to help them overcome challenges and improve their problem-solving abilities. As a result, there was an average improvement of 25% in their grades and an increase in their confidence and problem solving skills

Special Education Paraprofessional

The Child School | Sep 2016 - May 2017
  • Provided students with 1:1 assistance in classroom instruction to maximize learning, achievement, and inclusion
  • Defined specific curricular goals within the classroom to keep students motivated, engaged, and focused

Bank Teller

J.P. Morgan Chase | Aug 2012 - Sept 2014
  • Ensured compliance with banking policies and audit procedures; maintained and balanced cash drawers on a daily basis.
  • Responded to client inquiries and identified discrepancies to provide solutions leading to maximized customer satisfaction and value feedback.