Lexie Zhang Email & Phone Number

Waterloo, On, Ca

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Backend: Spearheaded the implementation of robust backend solutions using C# and .NET for the Symphony video surveillance software, enhancing system efficiency and reliability• Video Analytics: Integrated an open video management system featuring advanced video analytics,comprehensive access control, and perimeter intrusion detection modules, contributing to enhancement in security• UI: Developed the operating platform’s UI using Angular and ReactJS, focusing on intuitive functionality• Algorithm: Integrated sophisticated sensor fusion, event algorithms, and rule-based actions into the system

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Focus: Engaged in advanced research in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), specializing in graphicdatabases and query generation methodologies, concentrated on innovative approaches to Data Visualization• Motivation: Addressed the complexity of comprehending relationships among vast datasets and functions inlarge-scale systems, especially focusing on streamlining debugging processes• Innovation: Developed a sophisticated Cypher query-generating tool enabling users to input specific parameters,generating and displaying complex data structures as node graphs within the Neo4j graphical database• Visualization: Utilized the D3 library to create intuitive and interactive visual representations of data structures

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Backend: Specialized in developing and managing comprehensive backend solutions using C# and ASP.NET MVC, focusing on robust, scalable full-stack applications tailored to the organization’s needs• Database: Enhanced database efficiency by implementing SQL server optimizations, successfully reducingresponse times by 20%, which significantly improved overall system performance and user experience• Front End: Utilized Telerik Grid and Angular JavaScript techniques to create dynamic data gridvisualizations, enabling seamless functionalities for uploading and downloading data to and from Excel tables• Refactoring: Undertook a critical refactoring of the legacy codebase, employing modern development standards, resulting in a significant reduction of maintenance-related issues by 23% and an increasing code efficiency

• Provides volunteering opportunities for students and held 10+ major events that attracted over 200 volunteers• Completed includes 2 recycling events that raised more than 1000 CAD for the local food bank, outreached and collected 80+ cards for caring home, held and gave lectures to 100 students• Developed leadership, teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills by leading weekly meetings, organizing ideas, distributing tasks, and giving presentations to participants

• Unity Engine: Used C# for generating models and sprites of real-world objects for the AR app• Object Identification: Trained YOLO model to load TensorFlow data graph for real-time Object Identifying• Computer Vision: Enabled camera feature and gesture detection by OpenCV and increased accuracy by 14%• Machine Learning: Improved model by image mix-up technique and reduced the recognition error by 11%

Taught students by creating detailed syllabus and slides, explained concepts using Desmos and organized question types by digital mind maps.

Conducted 40+ sessions with 50 students with a positive rate of 95%.Created detailed syllabus and learning plans, explained concepts by Desmond and organized typical question types with digital mind maps.

Worked as front assistant with duty of hearing customers’ need, cooperating to improve service, and dealing with stressful work environment and customer complaints. Helped with 200+ customers each day.

Computer Software Engineering, Cgpa: 3.9/4.0(88%)

President’s Scholarship of Distinction($2000) WiCS Early Research Experience Award($1000)

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