Summary of Qualifications

Language Overview


Proficienct with:
  • HTML (Haml, HTML5)
  • CSS (Bootstrap, Flexbox, Responsiveness)
  • JavaScript (React, jQuery, AJAX, APIs, Babel)
  • PHP (OOP, phpMyAdmin, PDO)
  • SQL (MS Access, MySQL, PHP Injection)
  • VBA (MS Excel, MS Access)
Academic Experience with:
  • Matlab (Data Visualization, ODEs/PDEs)
  • Python (NumPy, Basic Algorithms, Logic)
  • Java (OOP. Basic structure and good practices)
Ongoing Learning:
  • Git Command Line (Without GitHub GUI)
  • React.js (Redux, Data Visualization)
  • Node.js (NPM, Replacing PHP)

Notable Qualifications


  • Well-versed in writing clear documentation
  • Academic lab experience in circuit construction, and related electrical components
  • Fluent in French, both written and oral
  • Extensive charity work experience with all ages and abilities
  • Devoted, hard-working team member, excelling in self-regulation and commitment
Education
Degrees

Nanotechnology Engineering

University of Waterloo - Waterloo, ON
Sept 2016 - Present
Currently a candidate for a B.A.Sc. Honors Nanotechnology Engineering at the University of Waterloo. My program gives me the opportunity to work with/study the latest and greatest in tech, research and science, while learning the fundamentals of engineering.
Online Courses

Front End Development Course

FreeCodeCamp.org
Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
During my free time of my second coop term, I decided that I wanted to get back into the programming world, and searched for some good courses/resources online. About 2.5 months later, I'd completed a series of projects/challengs in this intensive course covering the basics of web development.

Data Visualization Course

FreeCodeCamp.org
May 2018 - Present
Another intensive FCC course which covers manipulating data, and implementing more complicated user interfaces. It focuses less so on things like web pages, and templates, and more on web apps and components using SASS, D3 and ReactJS!

Learn ReactJS Course

Codecademy.com
Apr 2018
An introductory course to using ReactJS which was basic in nature, but coupled with a few textbooks and an online bootcamp, solidified my understanding of the lightweight JavaScript framework.

The Complete Web Developer Course

Udemy.com
April 2018
A well-rounded web developer course which I mainly used as a resource for PHP, MySQL and phpMyAdmin usage tutorials. Using what I learned from this site I was able to configure the back-end for this very site while maintaining good PDO structure, and a secure database/login system.

Computer Science Subject

KhanAcademy.org
April 2017 - Present
My first abstract course that isn't language specific. It covers 'Algorithms', 'Cryptography', 'Information Theory' and 'The Internet', in practical explanatory articles/modules, taught by two Dartmouth College professors. In my opinion, it's the most well-rounded, free 'CS 101'-style course out there right now.

JavaScript 30

JavaScript30.com
May 2017 - Present
A 30 day JavaScript challenge course which focuses on making the most of your pure JS. The code for each challenge does not depend on libraries, frameworks, compilers or boiler plates, just you and your JavaScript abilities. it's a self-paced course but I'm currently trying to complete 1 challenge (minimum) every 2 days, simply because of school/other courses.

React Bootcamp

YouTube - TylerMcGinnis.com
April 2017
A promotional livestreamed React bootcamp that was held on YouTube walking viewers through a series of concepts, lectures and challenges having to do with ReactJS. It was taught by Tyler McGiniss, professional instructor and Google Developer Expert.
Work Experience

Data Analysis and Process Automation

Curtiss Wright Defense Solutions - Ottawa, ON
Jan 2018 - April 2018
  • Automated daily report process to provide up-to-date spreadsheets/data for upper management
  • Revised legacy scripts to provide new functionality and more reliable data sources
  • Completed full system documentation for automation architecture in the form of docs and flowcharts
  • Troubleshot automation errors in legacy macros and daily reports, recording solutions for future reference
Skills Improved: MS Excel, VBA, MS Access, SQL, Command Line, SAP

Manufacturing and Process Engineering Student

Mother Parker's Tea & Coffee Plant - Mississauga, ON
Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
  • Created standard operating procedures for equipment maintenance, and a detailed error log to reduce future downtime
  • Oversaw maintenance issues and operation times of the production line equipment
  • Compiled weekly efficiency reports and statistical summaries of machine productivity
  • Presented findings and analytics to upper management to identify weak areas for economic improvement
Skills Improved: MS Excel, MS Access, MS Visio, Presentation Skills
Volunteering

Builder/Painter for Project Outreach

Live Different - Sosúa, Dominican Republic
Spring 2014
  • Constructed a weather-resistant house for an impoverished family as part of a student team
  • Mixed cement, laid bricks and painted the house as part of the outreach project
  • Fundraised the whole trip as a student project, dedicating the money to travel, and hiring local contractors

General Compound Volunteer

Kingston, Jamaica
Fall 2013
  • Tasked with bathing and feeding those who were incapable of doing it themselves
  • Comforted and supported the mentally ill through games, jokes, and stories
  • Swept, washed, and mopped the compounds daily to provide the residents with a clean environment
  • Reinforced my passion for charity work, while strengthening my communication skills on an international level
Projects
My Top Picks
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Achievements

President's Scholarship

University of Waterloo - Waterloo, ON
Sep 2016
An entrance scholarship of $2000.00 for incoming students with an admission average greater than >90%
Details
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