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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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AI Powered Educational Platform
The goal of the project is to create a MVP for an AI powered educational platform that creates questions, projects and assignments for students and teachers. There will be other features to the platform and during our meetings, the team of students will provide input and advice on which features should be added to the MVP.

Healthcare Camp Data Collection Mobile App
Data Care LLC aims to streamline the process of patient registration and data collection during healthcare camps by developing a mobile-based application. The current manual process is time-consuming and prone to errors, leading to inefficiencies and data inaccuracies. The goal of this project is to create a user-friendly mobile app that allows healthcare professionals to efficiently register patients, collect health questionnaires, and gather essential data in real-time. This app will ensure that patient information is securely stored and easily accessible, improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare camps. The project will provide learners with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in mobile app development, user interface design, and data security.

NBA Trade Machine
The NBA Cap Tracker is seeking to enhance its website by adding a new section dedicated to managing a complex database for an NBA trade machine. The goal of this project is to allow users to simulate trades between NBA teams while adhering to salary cap rules and other league regulations. This project will provide learners with the opportunity to apply their knowledge of database management, web development, and sports analytics. The tasks involved include designing the database schema, integrating it with the existing website, and ensuring that the trade machine functions accurately and efficiently. The project will be completed by a team of learners from a computer science or information technology program, focusing on database and web development skills. www.nbacaptracker.com
Work experience
Undergraduate Researcher
Ivey Business School
London, Ontario, Canada
May 2024 - August 2024
Analyzed large datasets of Canadian lobbying records, cleaning and processing data to identify trends in communications between lobbyists and government officials.
Developed and applied a verification algorithm with over 95% accuracy, leading to the identification of potential misclassifications in lobbying records.
Generated comprehensive reports, utilizing custom algorithms to flag discrepancies and ensure data integrity, contributing to better decision making in the analysis of lobbying activities.
Undergraduate Researcher
Western University
London, Ontario, Canada
May 2023 - August 2023
Utilized PyTorch Lightning to train a deep learning model for time series waveform classification; achieved an 80% accuracy rate through extensive optimization and data analysis.
Conducted data preprocessing using Python, encompassing cleaning, feature extraction, and normalization, to enhance model performance in time series classification tasks; reduced training time by 30%.
Collaborated with senior researchers to design experiments, collect datasets, and present findings, showcasing teamwork and communication ability; articulated complex terminology accessibly, improving knowledge transfer.
Test Automation
Volkswagen Group China
Beijing, Beijing, China
April 2022 - August 2022
Designed and implemented an object detection OCR program for automated testing of automotive head units using OpenCV, Python, and TensorFlow; reduced manually testing by ~50%.
Developed a test automation framework on the interface level in a team of 4, to send and receive CAN and Ethernet commands from ECUs in an automated manner; identified an opportunity to implement cost-effective solution, resulting in a 150x cost savings compared to the previous CANoe testing tool.
Facilitated in the testing and debugging of communication between ECUs in vehicles by cooperating with team to consistently update testing tool; ensured smooth and reliable operation.
Educational Product Operations
Zhihu
Beijing, Beijing, China
June 2021 - March 2022
Developed online courses by conducting market research, constructing courseware, and collaborating across departments; established courses that appealed to target audiences, boosting sales by 80% YoY.
Executed telemarketing and WeChat marketing strategies to drive $100,000+ in gross revenue from existing customers; achieved No. 1 in monthly sales four times within a team of 10.
Demonstrated strong digital marketing skills by creating and managing a successful WeChat public account with over 10,000 followers for product marketing, attracting new customers through student case studies.