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Paul Khayet

Email: khayet.paul@gmail.com

Phone: (916) 425-8520

Location IconIrvine, California

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Education

University of California Irvine

Degree: BS in Computer Engineering

Dates: 2021 - 2024

Work Experience

Test Engineer

Company: Air Canada

Timeframe: September 2024 - Present

  • Own end-to-end quality assurance for Air Canada’s newest in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, the Panasonic Astrova 4K OLED screen with Bluetooth connectivity, to be available on 80+ aircraft beginning in 2026.
  • Partnered directly with Panasonic to create data-driven ad placements on Astrova’s IFE interface, projected to increase annual ancillary revenue from 16 million to 80 million between 2025 and 2027.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with a 10-person development team in London, UK to test weekly software builds on IFE test racks in Irvine, CA, identifying and documenting ~12 defects per cycle.

Software Development Engineer Intern

Company: Expedia Group

Timeframe: June 2023 - September 2023

  • Collaborated with a team of 5 to design, develop, and deploy an automated cloud invoice processing system for VRBO, responsible for transferring ~$1.7 Billion per year within the USD jurisdiction
  • Mastered AWS tools (Lambda, S3, SES, etc.) to complete the project, despite having no prior experience
  • Spearheaded the implementation of an error processing system utilizing SQS retries and SES email notifications, safeguarding 44 separate data entries from errors

Hardware Technical Intern

Company: Solidigm

Timeframe: June 2022 - May 2023

  • Engineered a system for managing time allocation of server throughout all of Solidigms B2B operations
  • Deployed functionality that displays server availability, hardware, and OS allowing for a more streamlined reservation system for 24+ servers
  • Updated and configured over 45 petabytes worth of SSD samples to meet corporate clients needs

Teams/Clubs

UC Irvine Solar Car Team

Role: Motor Team Lead

Timeframe: December 2021 - June 2023

  • Led a team of 7 in the integration of electric motor components, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication between hardware components
  • Fine-tuned MCU (Motor Control Unit) software to optimize efficiency, resulting in a 67.7% reduction in energy usage by lowering power and decreasing acceleration

UC Irvine Hillel Foundation

Role: Board Member

Timeframe: February 2022 - June 2023

  • Orchestrated Shabbat dinners for 20-40 attendees, managed transportation and catering to elevate community engagement
  • Planned and executed 6 school events alongside board members, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: Java, Python, C++, C, SQL, Verilog, HTML/CSS, Javascript

Tools/Concepts: Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Git, VIM, IntelliJ, SSH, RESTful API, Splunk, Visual Studio, Microsoft 365, Docker, React, Next.js

Cloud Systems: AWS Lambda, AWS S3, AWS SQS, AWS SES, Azure Static Webpage