# Dave Persaud

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Software Engineering Student @ University of Guelph | Guelph, Ontario, Canada

I am a second-year Software Engineering student and Mathematics minor at the University of Guelph. I am driven by a curiosity for how complex systems function and a passion for making them more secure and efficient.

While my core expertise is in C and low-level systems, I am equally comfortable building in Java and Python. I leverage my mathematical background to solve logical puzzles, using R for statistical analysis and LaTeX for precise technical documentation. Currently, I am seeking internship or junior developer opportunities where I can apply my problem-solving skills to real-world challenges.

• Systems & Security: Deconstructing low-level architecture to improve privacy and security.
• Applied Mathematics: Utilizing Linear Algebra and Discrete Structures for algorithmic optimization.
• Data Analysis: Using R and Python to derive insights from complex datasets.
• Technical Writing: Crafting high-fidelity documentation with LaTeX.

Languages

• C / C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, R, Assembly, HTML/CSS, LaTeX

Tools & Technologies

• Git & GitHub/GitLab, Linux (Bash), Docker, AWS
• VS Code, IntelliJ, Valgrind, Makefiles
• Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Check (C Unit Testing)

• Developed a Python data pipeline to parse Statistics Canada datasets, filtering records by region and education level.
• Engineered custom visualizations to identify 5-year market trends and software industry growth sectors.
• Automated workflows using Linux-based bash scripting to ensure data modularity.

• Implemented a k-nearest neighbors (k-NN) classifier from scratch in C for biological data classification.
• Designed high-speed file parsing using C Structs and implemented multiple distance metrics (Euclidean, Hamming).
• Optimized memory management and verified stability using Valgrind.

• Secure a 2026 co-op or internship in software development or cybersecurity.
• Contribute to open-source projects focused on mathematical tooling or security.
• Expand my proficiency in cloud-native development and automated testing.

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davanann