SOMIYA COLATOSTI

SOMIYA COLATOSTI
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EDUCATION
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BEng. Software Engineering (2022 - Fall 2026)
Concordia University, Montreal 

PROFILE
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Knowledgeable in software engineering practices as well as product design and UI/UX design. Proficient in different coding languages and experienced with the design process such as user flows, user requirements, wireframing and prototyping. Skilled at collaborating across design, front-end, back-end, and QA teams, with a clear understanding of how each contributes to delivering a cohesive product. Thrives in team and collaborative settings. Also proficient in English, French, and Italian. Loves to be challenged academically but also in everyday life by engaging in creative environments.

SKILLS IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
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DESIGN: User research and requirements, UI/UX principles, components and prototyping, product design and development
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES: React, Java, Python, C, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Flutter, Octave, MATLAB, SQL Erlang, Clojure
DATABBASES: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Neo4j
METHODOLOGY: Agile: Scrum, XP, Waterfall
SOFTWARE AND OTHERS: Visual Studio Code, Figma, Photoshop, Eclipse IDE, Git, Sentry, Node.js, Excel, LaTex

WORK EXPERIENCE AND PROJECTS
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SOFTVOYAGE INTERNSHIP: Frontend Developer (Summer 2025)
Worked in a team using agile engineering practices
Frontend development using React
Developed and used a data crawler to test website’s functionality
Worked with Github and issue tracking

MEMANTRA WELLBEING APPLICATION:  UI/UX Designer and Frontend Developer
UI/UX designer for the entire application as well as frontend development
Created user personas, user requirements, color and font schemes, and wireframes
Worked with Figma to create interactive components and prototypes
Cross-platform app development
Frontend development using react
Worked with a team of 11 members and collaborated with frontend, backend and fullstack developers in order to produce a cohesive application
Figma Board https://www.figma.com/design/MKmunYJjd3tyU4pzGbL3El/Me-Mantra---Mockup?node-id=0-1&t=llFpOSMn6pWAmDl1-1

TRAVEL COMPANION SUPER APP: UI/UX Design
Developed a visual prototype for a super app aimed for helping travelers 
Conducted user research including interviews, personas, and user journeys and flows to identify travelers needs 
Created wireframes and prototypes using figma focusing on usability and UI/UX principles 
For my complete case study visit the following link https://medium.com/@colatosti.somiya/travelall-036d2b0ab287

UNIVSERITY CAMPUS NAVIGATION APPLICATION:  UI/UX Designer and Frontend Developer
Cross-platform app development
Frontend development using react
Designed the entire application for campus navigation:
       Navigation within campus and across different campuses
       Incorporation of directions with Montreal’s transit system and Google Maps
       In building navigation to classrooms
       Points of interest around campus  
For my complete case study visit the following link
https://medium.com/@colatosti.somiya/concordia-university-campus-guide-a8ccfc2cfffd