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Taiwan

Specialized cloud infrastructure for computational niches.

Building post-quantum software and hardware solutions with a focus on blockchain applications.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Satellite Imagery: Measured impact of 2021 BC flooding on residential and commercial properties using satellite images of affected regions.• iOS Security Impact: Measured effect of iOS privacy update allowing users to opt-out of cross-app tracking.• Data Infrastructure: Contributed to infrastructure behind Ontario-wide public transit prediction algorithms.• Databricks: Onboarded and led several projects leveraging Databricks Delta Lake and processing.•… Show more • Satellite Imagery: Measured impact of 2021 BC flooding on residential and commercial properties using satellite images of affected regions.• iOS Security Impact: Measured effect of iOS privacy update allowing users to opt-out of cross-app tracking.• Data Infrastructure: Contributed to infrastructure behind Ontario-wide public transit prediction algorithms.• Databricks: Onboarded and led several projects leveraging Databricks Delta Lake and processing.• Automation: Built several internal automation tools to streamline company productivity. Show less

London, Ontario, Canada

• Research Assistant - VR Assisted Neck Rehabilitation: Developed a virtual reality headset game to gamify the rehabilitation experience of physiotherapy patients with chronic neck pain at the Pain and Quality of Life Integrational Research Lab under the supervision of Dave Walton, PhD.• Teaching Assistant - Programming & Scripting Fundamentals: Conducted lab sessions, office hours, and tutorials for 200+ students for two software engineering courses in Java and JavaScript.

London, Ontario, Canada

• Prediction: Built and deployed machine learning models to predict student academic performance in university maths and sciences courses.• Data Management: Designed and maintained data sets to support reporting analytics and exploratory analysis.• Technical Design: Contributed to the technical design and implementation of machine learning algorithms.• Collaboration: Collaborated closely with software engineers to build scalable and supportable infrastructure.•… Show more • Prediction: Built and deployed machine learning models to predict student academic performance in university maths and sciences courses.• Data Management: Designed and maintained data sets to support reporting analytics and exploratory analysis.• Technical Design: Contributed to the technical design and implementation of machine learning algorithms.• Collaboration: Collaborated closely with software engineers to build scalable and supportable infrastructure.• Libraries: Strong knowledge of machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, SciKit Learn and NumPy.• Contribution: Research results were shared with university professors to manage their reponse to the COVID-19 pandemic and to improve the quality of student learning experiences in their classroom. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Quality Assurance: Configured and tested solutions for customers which integrated: mobile, web and desktop applications, back end IIS services, SQL databases, ESRI Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL).• Testing: Performed integration, sanity, and regression testing for Windows, iOS and mobile platforms.• Agile Development: Gained valuable experience in agile software development and test driven development.• Ownership: Owned bugs from… Show more • Quality Assurance: Configured and tested solutions for customers which integrated: mobile, web and desktop applications, back end IIS services, SQL databases, ESRI Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL).• Testing: Performed integration, sanity, and regression testing for Windows, iOS and mobile platforms.• Agile Development: Gained valuable experience in agile software development and test driven development.• Ownership: Owned bugs from inception to completion which involved defining, troubleshooting and documenting errors using JIRA.• Cross Team Communication: Proficiently communicated user requirements between product owners and software engineers. Show less

Western University

• Managed a 25-person executive team with 200+ active members.• Lead the development and implementation of overall club strategy which focused on an agenda based on inclusion, membership satisfaction, and promoting emotional well-being amongst students.• Served as the primary point of contact to the university council and regulating bodies, ensuring that all club operations were in compliance with university policies.

Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

• Modelled insurance investments using existing client profiles to create a highly customized investment strategy for current and on-boarding clients.• Transitioned client database from local to cloud server.• Represented and networked on behalf of company interests at The Canadian Chamber of Commerce meetings.

Vancouver, Canada

Officiated minor hockey across Vancouver as a part of the Pacific Coastal Amateur Hockey Association (PCAHA) for a total of 5 seasons. • Consistently worked with new team members with every game, constantly adapting to different strategies to be more cohesive unit.• Made individual and team decisions quickly and under pressure, as the fluidity of the game relied on our choices.• Developed and enhanced leadership skills in learning how to accommodate the frustrations of… Show more Officiated minor hockey across Vancouver as a part of the Pacific Coastal Amateur Hockey Association (PCAHA) for a total of 5 seasons. • Consistently worked with new team members with every game, constantly adapting to different strategies to be more cohesive unit.• Made individual and team decisions quickly and under pressure, as the fluidity of the game relied on our choices.• Developed and enhanced leadership skills in learning how to accommodate the frustrations of players, coaches, and parents. Show less

Master Of Engineering Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Recipient of Western Graduate Research Scholarship

Bachelor Of Science, Computer Science, 3.7

Activities and Societies: Canadian Asian International Students Association, CAISA Fashion Show, Intramurals, Western Venture Association.

High School Diploma, Honour Roll, Recipient Of Dogwood District Scholarship And Harris Law Award

Activities and Societies: Global Perspectives And Community Service (GPACS) Member - International Issues, Varsity Rugby, Varsity Hockey.

Oversea Summer Student. Mandarin And Chinese Culture.