Skills Summary

  • Working knowledge of functional and object oriented programming in Scheme and Java; basic knowledge of C and Python
  • Experience in blackbox and whitebox unit and integration testing, developed through Computer Science courses
  • Functional understanding of HTML and CSS, developed through self-study
  • Effectively work with stakeholders to create and revise specifications
  • Personal and group scheduling with high attention to detail
  • Refined communication skills, developed through five years of tutoring

Education

Candidate for Bachelor of Mathematics, Honours Computational Mathematics, Co-operative Program, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Sept. 2008 - Present

Relevant Courses:

  • Foundations of Sequential Programs
  • Logic and Computation
  • Design, Abstraction, and Implementation

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Pine Ridge Secondary School, Pickering, ON, June 2007

Relevant Project:

Java Game, Grade 12 Computer and Information Science, March - June 2008

  • Coordinated with team members to delegate tasks
  • Remained flexible and realistic with time management
  • Performed final integration of components from separate team members
  • Code passed all automated and manual testing

Employment Experience

Residence Technician, St. Jerome's University Residence, Waterloo, ON, Jan. 2009 - Present

  • Provide troubleshooting for network and viral issues
  • Ensure a secure environment before adding computers to network

Private Math and Science Tutor, Pine Ridge Secondary School, Pickering, ON, Sept. 2007- June 2008

  • Provided supplementary explanations to in-class instruction of core concepts

Cast Member, Famous Players, Pickering, ON, July 2007 - May 2008

  • Calmly handled large customer volume in a fast-paced environment as an usher and concessions server
  • Maintained sanitary conditions and professional appearance of facilities as floor cleaner

Volunteer Experience

Math Clinic Tutor, Pine Ridge Secondary School, Pickering, ON, Sept. 2003 - June 2008

  • Communicated mathematical concepts to individual students
  • Coordinated group tutorial sessions

Yearbook Editor, Pine Ridge Secondary School, Pickering, ON, Sept. 2006 - June 2007

  • Verified final page layouts and submitted pages electronically as Technical Editor
  • Proficient with desktop publishing software; specifically Page Maker

Ad Designer, Bulgarian Horizons, Toronto, ON, July - Aug. 2006

  • Designed and created ads which were published in the Bulgarian Horizons newspaper

Cadets Caring For Canada 2004, Shadow Lake Centre, Stouffville, ON, 15-16 May 2004

  • Ensured a safer environment for the developmentally challenged visitors through improvements to the landscaping of the Shadow Lake Centre

Awards & Achievements

  • Grade 11 Computer Science Award, Pine Ridge Secondary School, 2008
  • President's Entrance Scholarship, University of Waterloo, 2008
  • Ontario Scholar Certificate, Pine Ridge Secondary School, 2007

Activities & Interests

  • Member, Computational Mathematics Club, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, May 2009 - Present
    • Brainstormed and discussed ideas for social events
    • Candidate for Vice President position
  • Ongoing project to create a Scheme program for solving Rubik's Cubes
  • Improving design and functionality of existing Windows Sidebar Gadgets
  • Enjoy solving Rubik's Cubes and other logic puzzles; computer gaming; playing guitar, trumpet and piano; biking and soccer