Education

University of Ottawa - Honours BSc. Computer Science

Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Engineering, Probability & Stats, Databases, Discrete
Structures, Programming Paradigms

Projects

Mealer - Food Sharing Application

  • led team of 4 using agile methodology to create a full stack android application
  • incorporated persistent data storage using SQL
  • designed backend functionality using OOP and modular design principles
  • used Android Studio to piece together a frontend GUI for the application

Technologies used: Java, Android Studio, SQL

Time Series Forecasting for Intraday Trading

  • uses the Darts python library which focuses on manipulation and forecasting of time series
  • raw data is prepared for input into models
  • trains global models from historical intraday trading data and attempts to make short term forecasts based on present day conditions
  • large datasets are managed and stored on an SQL server

Technologies used: Python, MySQL

Technical Skills

Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Technologies/Frameworks: SQL, WordPress, Android Studio

Developer Tools/ Miscellaneous: Git/GitHub, UNIX/Linux, Excel

Professional Experience

Tree Planter - Summit Reforestation and Forest Management Ltd.

  • 12 hour days of intense labour in all weather conditions
  • quickly learned proper technique, went from 465 to 3750 trees planted per day
  • experienced around bears

CNC Machinist Assitant - Advanced Profiles Limited

  • oversaw shipments, incoming and outgoing
  • designed draft files in AutoCAD for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machines
  • operated 90,000 PSI waterjet on an 18′ by 36′ table
  • contracted by nuclear and aerospace industries for a variety of high precision work
  • operated forklift and bridge crane, could hoist and move slabs of steel/alloys up to 20 tons

Technologies used: AutoCAD

Leadership & Extracurricular Activities

Language Study - French

  • self taught through a variety of methods, Duolingo, Mauril, French Canadian Media, etc.
  • currently at a B1 (intermediate) level

Travel

  • hitchiked solo from Toronto to Vancouver and back
  • backpacked through Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam to “find myself”
  • drove through West Africa, from Nigeria all the way to Cape Town, South Africa