Justin Dhillon

CS student | Seeking Summer 2026 Software Engineering Internship

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Tech Stack

C++

C++

Python

Python

Java

Java

Projects

Project One Screenshot

Risk Guard

Credit-card fraud detection pipeline deployed on IBM LinuxONE. Developed with Python and TensorFlow, it features a custom region‑tunable model allowing banks to optimize detection accuracy.

Project Two Screenshot

Eco Hub

A React Native application connecting eco‑volunteers with local clean‑up events. Integrated Google Maps and Firebase for real‑time event tracking and user authentication.

Project Three Screenshot

Shrek's Swamp

A virtual pet game developed for COMPSCI 2212. Built in Java with custom gameplay mechanics, save/load features, and an interactive UI. Includes parental controls, behavioral simulations, and comprehensive JUnit test coverage to ensure code reliability and maintainability.

Experience

May 2025 – Aug 2025

Mainframe Developer Intern @ Sun Life Financial

• Discovered and patched a critical JCL bug in nightly batch jobs, restoring end‑to‑end data pipelines
• Developed Python/SQL automation scripts for SQL ERROR ‑905 handling—on timeouts, captured the failed SQL statement and emailed alerts to submitting users
• Built post‑update validation tools in Python to run key regression checks after mainframe maintenance, preventing critical post‑deployment issues
• Participated in IBM‑led Watsonx for Z integration sessions, observing deployment planning and capturing configuration insights for Gen AI rollout
• Completed comprehensive hands‑on training in IMS, JCL, REXX, COBOL, SQL, and DB2—mastering batch processing, complex query writing, and performance tuning

April 2024 – Present

IBM Z Student Ambassador

• Completed IBM Z skills badge training (COBOL, JCL, REXX) and earned Xplore Advanced certification
• Hosted monthly mainframe workshops—introduced 50+ students to z/OS, COBOL and Linux One
• Presented to over 500 during IBM Z Day about IBM ZXplore and how it is revolutionizing mainframe education
• Presented to fellow IBM Z Student Ambassadors on how to effectively run their clubs and workshops to maximize student engagement

Sept 2023 – Present

President @ Western Cyber Society

• Led strategic planning and coordination across all committees—events, marketing, sponsorship, and technical—to align goals and deliverables
• Orchestrated cross‑functional collaboration between event organizers and the marketing team, ensuring consistent branding and turnout growth
• Partnered with the sponsorship committee to identify, pitch, and secure funding partnerships, exceeding annual sponsorship targets
• Mentored VP and committee leads on process optimization, goal‑setting, and stakeholder communications to drive society‑wide initiatives

My Resume