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Leadership & Extra-curricular

Summary of Qualifications

  • Drove the design, development, packaging, testing, and maintenance of a biomedical image processing software from concept through deployment while working as a graduate research assistant at Thornhill Medical
  • 1+ year of programming experience in Software Development and Machine Learning Engineering implementing Object Oriented Design principles; ability to develop high-quality, robust, reusable, and scalable codes within deadlines
  • Strong background in Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Engineering practices, SDLC, Testing
  • Self-motivated developer with a drive for complex problem solving, continuous improvement, and learning new tools 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and articulate ideas to diverse audiences in both verbal and written means (in English)

Awards and Highlights

  • Received sponsorship for a graduate research project: Funded by NSERC and Thornhill Medical
  • Recipient of the University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship
  • Recipient of the Faculty of Engineering Graduate Scholarship

 

Leadership and Extra-curricular Roles

Role Organization Key Responsibilities
Deputy Board Chair [2021]

Graduate student association logo

Graduate Student Association (GSA-UW)

Collaborated with graduate students and faculties to oversee the mission, strategic plans, and corporate interests of GSA;

Played an active role in advocating for affordable student housing;

Chaired board meetings along with documenting meeting minutes on behalf of the board chair

Sponsorship Representative

UW-UNICEF logo

UW-UNICEF

Researched potential sponsors and instituted sponsorship strategies with the team, acquiring sponsorship 
agreements for online fundraising events
Aerodynamics Core Team Member

University of Waterloo Formula Motorsports

University of Waterloo Formula Motorsports

Represented Aerodynamics sub-team at Formula SAE International Design presentation 2021;

Enhanced rear wing design including wing elements and gurney flap using Ansys CFX, achieving increased downforce, 51% rear aero balance, and improved manufacturability;

Developed Michigan Endurance track 2019 on SolidWorks and conducted sensitivity studies using Optimum Lap to define team goals

Team Lead [part-time]

The Poke Box Waterloo

The Poke Box

 

     

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