Hi, I'm Kirti Mehra
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Problem solver and product strategist with a passion for leveraging AI and technology to drive innovation. Quick to adapt, I enjoy tackling complex challenges, collaborating across teams, and transforming ideas into impactful solutions. Experienced in product management, AI, analytics, software and user-centric design.
About
I’m a Computer Engineering graduate from the University of Toronto (UofT) with a Minor in Business from the Rotman School of Management and a certificate in Artificial Intelligence. I’m passionate about harnessing the power of technology and business to create innovative solutions that drive real-world impact.
With hands-on experience in product management, software development, and IT, I’ve worked with a range of technologies such as Python, Web Development, SQL, and Machine Learning. I also use tools like JIRA, Power BI, and Microsoft Power Platform to streamline processes and deliver value. My focus is on solving complex problems, improving user experiences, and collaborating in high-energy, positive environments.
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Languages: Python, C, C++, HTML/CSS, JavaScript (React.js), SQL
- Machine Learning/AI: Pandas, NumPy, CNN, LSTM, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow
- Web Development and UI Tools: WordPress, Bootstrap, Figma, Flask, Shopify
- Automation: PowerApps, PowerAutomate, Flows
- Data Analytics: PowerBI, Excel, Microsoft Platforms
- PRODUCT & STRATEGY
- Management Methods: Agile, Scrum, SDLC
- Organization Tools: Jira, AHA!
- Planning and Design: Figma, LucidChart
- SOFT SKILLS
- Interpersonal: Cross-functional collaboration, Stakeholder engagement, Leadership
- Individual: Adaptable, Problem-solving
Open to opportunities to work in challenging positions which combine my skills in technology and business.
Experience
- Information Risk - Junior Analyst position at the Department of Information Security, University of Toronto St.George Campus.
- Worked on web design and development as per the university’s requirements. Updated and maintained university databases.
- Lead a project to completely automate the onboarding/new hire process using PowerApps, PowerAutomate and Sharepoint. Working hands-on to build and integrate this process, create full documentation on this project and present this project to associate directors.
- Conducted and reviewed risk assessments (mainly for systems and vendors), developing risk matrices for reporting, and other security and/or privacy-related duties to help mature the risk processes in addition to supporting administration-related activities including coordinating minutes building writing and documenting processes.
Tools: Wordpress · PowerApps · PowerAutomate · PowerBI · Sharepoint · ISORA
- Technical Product Owner at SOTI, an industry leader for mobility and IoT management. Strong fundamental understanding of product(s), the demand for EMM and MDM solutions and market trends.
- Utilized powerful tools including JIRA, AHA! and Power BI to assign, prioritize and keep up-to-date with requirements or issues for future or previous releases. Directly involved in keeping up with the software development cycle, tests and release status of major and minor releases.
- Lead and primary contact for the MCMR process; including routing issues, dealing with bugs, and maintaining communications between different teams regarding the development of new features, triaging and planning releases. Directly sorted and worked to clear defect triage issues that would impede releases.
- Worked on major and minor release notes and evaluated their API's. Admin for communicating and routing technical customer escalations (911's) as a part of the Triage Team. Worked directly with the Windows Feature Team to help improve performance and perform competitor analysis.
Tools: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) · Leadership · Information Technology · Software · Development
- Directed product research and vision planning, driving investment optimization and positioning the business for diversified market expansion by identifying high-potential segments and reducing risk.
- Coded and updated the company website using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and cPanel, enhancing online presence and functionality. Established a successful marketing platform (Facebook, Kijiji, Google Ads), increasing engagement by over 50%.
- Handled 1000+ client calls, filtered applicants, and conducted interviews, improving client satisfaction and efficiency.
- Conducted detailed real estate investment analysis and market research, delivering data-driven projections and strategy recommendations that supported a 15% revenue growth in new markets.
- Handled 1000+ client calls, filtered applicants, and conducted interviews, improving client satisfaction and efficiency.
Tools: cPanel · Microsoft · HTML · CSS · Marketing · Market Analytics
Sept 2024 - Jan 2025 | Toronto, Canada
- Involved in the creation of technical devices, including assembly, as well as involved with testing of bio-tech products.
Tools: Hardware, BioElectronics
Projects
Global student design team.
- I manage the advancement team with organizational and visionary aspects.
- Engineering and building solar-powered vehicles to compete in the prestigious biennial Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia and the American Solar Challenge.
- Led the in-kind team, a group of over 10, in technical procurement.
- Conducted research on required solar vehicle materials and sponsorships alongside maintaining interpersonal relationships with 15+ corporate sponsors (TD Bank, Manulife, MAGNA, Bombardier, Solcast)
AI/ML project for emotion detection.
- Tools: Python, Google AI, API
- Capstone project using artificial intelligence to determine pupillometry pattern analysis for emotion detection.
Developed a Campus Event Application.
- Collaborated with a 7-member team to develop BlueSurf, a campus events app, from concept to deployment using Figma, Flask, React, Bootstrap & PostgreSQL
Freelance and Startup Web Design.
- Tools: Figma, Shopify, HTML, CSS, WordPress, GoogleSites
- Worked with multiple companies and clients to help with designing the interface of their website and its implementation
Developed a game.
- Tools: Pixle Design, Development
Map development with additional features from scratch.
- Tools: Netbeans, C++
Tools and Certificates
Languages & Applications
Python
MicrosoftApps
Shopify
WordPress
HTML5
CSS3
MySQL
PostgreSQL
JIRA
Git
Libraries
NumPy
Pandas
Matplotlib
Flask
Bootstrap
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Certificates
AI and Machine Learning (UofT)
Business Minor (Rotman)
Data Science - SQL
Education
Toronto, Canada
Degree: Computer Engineering
Minor in Engineering Business
Certificate in AI
Relevant Coursework:
- Database Systems
- Software Engineering Management
- Algorithms
- Management
- Finance
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Machine Learning
- Computer Networks