Software Developer Student


EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computer Science

Graduated June 2026

With concentration in Software Engineering

Brock University

St. Catharines, ON

Deans Honour List for 4 consecutive years

GPA: 3.6/4.0

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Well versed in general applications involving Java and C++
  • Keen understanding of web development using Javascript, HTML5, and CSS
  • Proficient in Microsoft Power platform development, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI
  • Proficient in Object-Oriented programming along with a deep understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • Understanding of relational databases with experience using PostgreSQL
  • Keen understanding of computer hardware components
  • Proficient with MS Office products including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Extensive proficiency using the Windows operating system
  • Familiar with industrial design and manufacturing along with Autodesk inventor

WORK EXPERIENCE

IT Service Management integrator (Co-op)

January 2023 - January 2024

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery - St. Catharines, ON

  • Led development of the Service Management Digital Portal, a government platform designed to streamline cross-ministry cooperation by simplifying service assessment processes.
  • Built custom API endpoints along with over 20 Power Automate flows using the Power Apps platform to enhance functionality and efficiency, for instance integrated auto-save with Dataverse
  • Mentored fellow co-op students in web development and the Microsoft Power Platform, fostering skill development and collaboration.
  • Improved user and developer experience by extensively documenting and QA testing platform, creating over 200 pages of technical documentation along with comprehensive user guides.
  • Optimized UI/UX, and ensuring compliance with government AODA accessibility standards.

Technical Support Specialist

Summer 2021 & 2022

Pack N Rail - Burlington, ON

  • Provided technical support to small business by managing phones, computers, and network infrastructure.
  • Maintained legacy systems and customer facing website to ensure reliable operation.
  • Assisted staff and customers with technical and service-related issues, improving overall service reliability
  • Handled administrative duties including managing emails, purchasing office equipment, creating invoices and purchase orders, and organizing records.
  • Increased client retention by actively communicating with customers so our service could best suit their unique needs.

Freelance Landscaper

Summer 2022

Self employed - Burlington, ON

  • Performed seasonal upkeep of existing landscaping by trimming, weeding and gardening to customers needs and requirements
  • Increased productivity by analysing inefficiency and developing a more effective way to schedule tasks to better allocate time and labour
  • Maintained equipment by cleaning and completing bi-weekly inspections to ensure the safety of staff

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Dean's honours List

2021 - 2025

Brock University, St. Catharines, ON

Scholars Award

2021 - 2025

Brock University, St. Catharines, ON

CLUBS

First Robotics Team Member

2018 - 2021

MM Robinson High School, Burlington, ON

  • Mentored several underclassmen in the use of design software and machinery
  • Implemented creative solutions to programming computer vision in autonomous driving routines along with simplifying control schemes to aid in driver comfort

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