Aurora Shi
Artist · Designer · Developer
AURORA Shi
AURORA Shi
AURORA Shi
Software Engineering Student
University of Waterloo
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Aurora Shi

About me

Hi! My name is Aurora. I am a Software Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, graduating 2028.
In my spare time, I am a painter, nail artist, fisher(wo)man, and gym-goer. I also love baking!
Thanks for checking out my projects and portfolio :)

Experience

With hands-on experience in full-stack development , I have contributed to a variety of high-impact projects across multiple industries. I’m passionate about creating beautiful, user-friendly frontends paired with solid, scalable backends. I am always eager to learn and try out new experiences!

2025

Jan - May

Bloomberg LP - Software Engineer

Developed WYSIWYG editor enabling designers to create and deploy custom paywalls to Bloomberg.com without code, reducing engineering overhead by 80% and eliminating 5+ feedback cycles between teams.

Bloomberg logo
Article Paywall

2025

Present

WatStreet - Frontend Developer

Developed Options Strategy Builder to create complex strategies for stock profit analysis andLedger Dashboard to view holdings and ledgers.

Ledger Dashboard
Watstreet

2025

Present

Hack the 6ix - Web Developer

Developing admin dashboard and hacker landing page with 1000+ users for Toronto's largest summer hackathon to mange user applications and event logistics.

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Hack the 6ix Website

2024

May - Aug

ISARA Corp. - Software Developer

Redesigned core application's cryptographic risk scoring process, enhancing risk assessment accuracy by 80% and increasing speed from 40 min to 17 min.

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2024

Jan - Apr

CaseMining - Web Developer

Developed company website showcasing services, information, and user-friendly contact page using React, implemented edits tailored to client specifications and feedback.

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Projects

CrowdFund

- 2025

Typescript | React Flow | Python | FastAPI | KrakenAPI | Google Cloud

Create powerful AI workflows on autopilot from unique AI agents that analyze markets, predict trends, and execute trades. Develop AI agents and secure IP and royalties with Story Protocol.

Silent Forest

- 2025

React + Vite | Javascript | Rive | Adobe Illustrator

Interactive website for classroom noise control. Track your volume in real time, and be rewarded by cute animals who will come visit you. Animations created using Rive.

Intellibin

- 2024

MongoDB | Firebase | React | Python | Arduino | Google Vision API

Smart trashcan with a movable servo arm that automatically sorts your trash from recycling, powered by AI imaging. Second place overall winner at DeltaHacks X.

EyeDentify

- 2024

MongoDB | AWS | OpenCV | Python | React | Raspberry Pi

Made using Python's face recognition library, EyeDentify is a Raspberry Pi powered headset that allows you to see the world from your normal point of view, but inlaid with real-time facial recognition!

Caltrack

- 2025

Google Cloud Vision API | Python | OpenCV | Tkinter

CalTrack is an intuitive application that allows you to detect and track the calories in every meal with AI from a simple photo of your food!

EPSB Awards Calculator

- 2025

Python | Tkinter | Pandas

Increased the administration's efficiency by 240%, allowing instant calculation of every student's average based on specific requirements by simply uploading a spreadsheet of the student data.

Aurora's Museum

I love experimenting in all types of media such as oil painting, acrylic, sculpture, block printing, and mixed media.
Portfolio art

Just a Little More

Oil Pastel on Paper

Portfolio art

Light Addiction

Linocut Print on Paper

Portfolio art

Worst Enemy

Acylic on Canvas

Portfolio art

Judgement

Mixed Media

Portfolio art

Gone Fishing

Yarn on Cardboard

Portfolio art

Inner Beauty

Acrylic on Canvas

Portfolio art

Portrait of a Man

Graphite on Paper

Portfolio art

Portrait Study

Oil on Canvas

Portfolio art

Still Life Study

Graphite on Paper

Portfolio art

Park of the Future

Architectural Study

Awards

The awards I have received over the past few years showcase both my passions and skills.

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    Deans List

    2025 - 2 times UWaterloo Dean's List, maintaining 4.0 GPA

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    Rutherford Scholar

    2024 - Awarded $2500 for achieving top 10 in Alberta.

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    Valedictorian

    2023 - Graduated with highest average of 99.6% GPA

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    Micheal S. Award

    2023 - Awarded for demonstrating leadership, compassion, and excellence from 10,000 students.

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    P.E.O. Scholar

    2023 - $2500 scholarship for exceptional women in their final year of high school.

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    RIMPAC Finalist

    2022 - Designed a patch for the 2022 Rim of the Pacific exercise and won silver.

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    Skills Canada Finalist

    2022 - Won bronze for graphic design by creating logos and brochures for a Drone company.

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    CyberPatriot Captain

    2022 - Competed in a national youth cyber education program in the United States.

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    Diverse Minds Winner

    2021 - Won $3000 and published a storybook teaching the concepts of diversity.

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    My Money My Future Finalist

    2021 - Won $2500 by creating a video game to teach students financial skills.

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    Gold Key Winner

    2021 - Created artwork addressing social issues and awarded Regional Finalist and Gold Key.

Aurora Shi

Social Media

1. Instagram

2. Linkedin

3. Github

4. Email

5. Beli

Credits

1. Ryo Lu

2. Ishaan Dey

3. Trippi Troppi

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