Nick Armstrong Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

I develop and test firmware for embedded microcontrollers, using protocols such as SPI and CAN on controllers like the STM32L4. I debug firmware using tools including GDB and an oscilloscope.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I lead the development of complex autonomous and human controlled robot code using tools such as GitHub, Gradle, Java and the WPILib framework. I am responsible for on-boarding new team members. I mentor rookie programmers in the creation of a successful, competitive robot.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Arctos competitive robotics team has taught me to use industry level tools such as Fusion 360 and Java to design, build and program advanced robots. In 2022, Arctos competed at the FRC International Championships in Houston, TX.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I run guided urban nature walks for the public:• Work with large groups of clients• Deliver impromptu nature talks on chance wildlife sightings• Promote awareness & respect for nature • Help the public develop skills needed to be citizen scientists

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I taught outdoor environmental education programs to children age 4-12:• Independently developed thorough educational programming• Onboarded and mentored volunteers • Collaborated with other Nature Interpreters to organize events • Maintained a positive and inclusive space for campers• Resolved disputes effectively

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Demonstrated leadership, responsibility & organization and empathy• Worked to provide a positive, safe, educational program• Created an atmosphere of wonder and inspiration

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I teach concepts such as time complexity analysis, functional programming, incremental computations, parallel computing and advanced data structures. I also help prepare students for University of Waterloo's Canadian Computing Challenge, teaching them strategies they can use to win.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As a high-performing mathematics and sciences student, I founded my own tutoring company. I am able to match my mentoring style to many types of learners using online resources, manipulatives, and analogies. I am excited to use my problem solving skills to help students excel in STEM.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I design, write, record & edit my own Youtube channel featuring FLL robotics tips, coding and mechanical engineering design. I have videos with 10,000+ views. Death By Big Numbers Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9iAlwZdTxJfnI7JOF0AEg

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I was responsible for sound and visuals at all assemblies, concerts and plays at Runnymede Public School. I donated personal and class time to ensure events ran smoothly. As a result of the high stress environment, I learned to work under pressure.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Computer Engineering

Gloria Baylis Entrance Award President’s Scholarship of Distinction

Mathematics And Computer Science

Programming Lead - FIRST Robotics Team #6135 Speaker - BCI Computer Science Club Male Lead - Mean Girls, the Musical Speaker - Model.

Intermediate Programming With Python, Computer Science

Recursion, OOP, Event-Driven Programming and GUIs, Game Design