Computer Science · University of Waterloo

Vidit
Gupta.

Patience, Growth and Consistency.

Vidit Gupta
Waterloo, Ontario
4 Internships
10+ Projects
5+ Cities
02 — Experience

Where I've
worked.

Reckitt Benckiser (Canada) Inc.
IT Finance Intern

Fortune 500 behind Lysol, Dettol, Finish, and Durex.

  • Bridged data engineering with business needs across Finance, FP&A, and IT teams
  • Built data validation workflows with Python, SQL, Excel macros, and Power Query
  • Collaborated on Integrated Business Planning alignment across Finance and IT stakeholders
  • Worked hands-on with SAP, Hyperion, and Power BI for data transformation and visualization
Token Z Labs
Software Engineer Intern

Blockchain R&D startup building privacy-preserving digital assets.

  • Built MPC blockchain wallet components and smart contracts with focus on secure key handling
  • Led cross-team project management to ensure timely delivery and technical alignment
  • Prototyped blockchain–AI features with iterative user feedback loops
03 — Projects

Things I've
built.

01
OpenWave

Full-stack music discovery for free, legal exploration — no ads.

"Built to solve the ads problem for me and my friends."

ReactNode.jsExpressMongoDBJamendo API
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02
Insightify

Interactive financial trend dashboard with visual forecasting.

"Built to understand models in real-world, messy conditions."

PythonSQLscikit-learnStreamlitPlotly
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03
TaskFlow

Task management app built to stay fast, secure, distraction-free.

"Built after productivity tools made me less productive."

ReactNode.jsMongoDBJWT
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04
AutoPost

Social media scheduler with reliable background job processing.

"Built to learn async systems when reliability actually matters."

PythonFastAPIReactAPScheduler
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04 — Now

Right now,
I'm…

Vidit
Vidit Gupta — 2026
05 — Writing

Thoughts &
reflections.

Writing helps me slow down. Honest takes on growth, uncertainty, and what it means to stay human while building things.

I
The Quiet Moments That Shape You

Most growth doesn't happen when life is loud. It happens in quiet moments — when no one's watching and you choose to keep going anyway.

I used to think progress had to feel dramatic. Big wins. Clear milestones. Constant validation. But the truth is, the moments that changed me most were silent — late nights thinking, walking alone, sitting with discomfort instead of escaping it.

These moments don't look impressive from the outside, but they slowly build resilience. They teach patience, self-trust, and the ability to keep moving without applause.

Over time, I realized that who you become in private matters far more than how you appear in public.

II
Being Lost Is Not Falling Behind

Feeling lost used to scare me. Now I see it as a sign I'm growing out of old versions of myself.

There's pressure to always know what's next. A plan. A direction. A purpose you can explain in one sentence. But some phases of life are meant to be unclear.

Being lost often means your old goals no longer fit — but your new ones haven't revealed themselves yet. That space feels uncomfortable, but it's honest.

I've learned that clarity comes from movement, not certainty. You don't find yourself by standing still.

III
When Productivity Became My Identity

For a long time, being busy felt like proof that I mattered. Rest felt like something I had to earn.

I measured my worth by output. If I wasn't productive, I felt behind. If I rested, I felt guilty. Eventually, everything started to feel heavy — even things I once loved.

Burnout doesn't arrive loudly. It creeps in quietly, disguised as discipline.

Learning to rest without guilt was one of the hardest — and most necessary — lessons I've learned.

IV
Friendships Built Between the Lines

The most meaningful connections in my life weren't planned. They formed in ordinary, unnoticed moments.

Real friendships didn't come from networking or convenience. They came from shared silence, late conversations, mutual exhaustion, and honesty without performance.

I've learned that presence matters more than perfection. Being there — consistently — is what builds trust.

The strongest bonds form when no one is trying to impress anyone.

V
Still Figuring It Out — Honestly

I don't have everything figured out. And I've stopped pretending that I should.

Life doesn't move in straight lines. It loops, pauses, and changes direction without warning. Expecting constant clarity only creates pressure.

Some days, the best you can do is take the next honest step — even if the full picture isn't clear yet.

If you're still figuring things out, you're not behind. You're human.

06 — Skills

Technologies & tools.

Languages & Frameworks

PythonC++SQLReact.jsNode.jsExpress.jsMongoDB

Data & Analytics

PandasTableauPower BISAPETL PipelinesData Visualization

Professional

Team CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadershipProject Management

My Resume

Full experience, projects, and skills — one document.

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07 — Contact

Let's work
together.

Open to internship opportunities, interesting projects, and good conversations. Seeking Summer 2026 roles.