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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Latest feedback
Individual endorsement
Stella brought excitement and fresh ideas to the prototyping project. She was able to handle things on her own, take initiative and was willing to integrate feedback
Learner feedback


Team feedback


Individual endorsement
Stella is an excellent thinker and technician who works well independently.
Team feedback


Recent projects

Music Studio Setup
The primary goal of this project is to facilitate the establishment of a new recording space in Victoria, BC, by employing a university student with a strong background in audio engineering. This initiative will encompass the comprehensive setup of the studio, including the installation of advanced recording equipment and audio routing systems. The student will also be responsible for conducting a thorough inventory of all studio equipment, cables, and accessories, ensuring that the facility is fully equipped and organized for optimal recording efficiency. This project aims not only to enhance the recording capabilities of the space but also to provide valuable hands-on experience to the student, contributing to their educational and professional development in the field of audio technology.

Audio Recording Project
The main goal for the project is to generate a series of audio recordings in the studio using musical instruments as signal processors to alter original musical inputs for use in a sound and video installation. This will involve several different steps for the learners, including: - Understanding the basics of audio signal processing and recording in a recording studio. - Learning how to use studio equipment for recording and processing audio. - Experimenting with different signal processing and recording techniques to alter original audio files as per instructions. - generating a series of audio recordings though this process and managing and archiving these files.

Multi-Energy Haptics Project
Project Description : We're looking for people at the intersection of music, coding, hardware and/or 3d printing/materials for some proof of concepts with a multi-energy haptic development kit. If you have experience with two or three of the above (individually or as a team) we'd love to hear from you. Think of this as an extended hackathon style project where you bring your expertise and experience of what you want to accomplish and we'll provide the hardware and support. Main Goal : We'll be using a hardware development kit that outputs vibration, thermal (Hot and cold) and light to the skin in customizable wearable forms. Each outputter also had sensors (temp, Accel, Gyro) that can be used for interaction and data collection. You can interact with code (C#, Python, Unity, GoDot) or through typical music/sound tools like DAWs, MIDI, OSC. There's also the possibility to tie in with our SDK and your own project. We're looking for great demonstrations of what is possible in a short time meaning that creativity and excitement to the project is key. There's the ability to tie into music, video, games, data reactive closed loop feedback devices, etc. We will provide one kit for the team to use. More information on the kits can be found here - https://www.datafeel.com/dev-kit
Work experience
Software Development for Haptic Startup
DataFeel
April 2025 - June 2025
I developed software for a new haptics company.... I'm not allowed to get into the details, but it was C++ and Python based. I made an app that interacts with their hardware. Please check out the employer review on my Riipen profile! Click on my name and it should show up.
VR Audio Software Research Assistant
University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
May 2023 - Current
I am currently working with a professor to develop a system that detects discrete sources in 3D (VR) audio recordings.
Personal projects
Synthux Synthesizer Design Hackathon
February 2024 - Current
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7cXPvsfXaMHackathon where I helped build a synthesizer version of a singing bowl with people from my program! We have been doping this every year in February for the last 3 years, you can find 2024 videos on our channel as well.