Software Developer Student


EDUCATION

Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Co-op)

September 2021 - December 2025

Brock University, St. Catharines, ON

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

  • Lead development on the “Service management digital portal” an in-house government website to promote cooperation between ministries by simplifying the process of creating service assessments.
  • Using the power apps platform created and fully implemented several complex tables along with over 20 power automate flows to improve functionality
  • Mentored fellow co-op students in MS Power platform development along with Web development
  • Improved documentation for users and developers by created and editing over 100 pages of technical documentation including user guides
  • Created over 50 custom Javascript functions to improve the functionality of the website. Along with improving the UI & UX, these changes also brought the website up to government accessibility standards.

Secretary

Summer 2022

Pack N Rail - Burlington, ON

  • Maintained office productivity by managing phones and emails, purchasing office equipment, creating invoices and purchase orders, filing paperwork and General IT/computer help
  • Increased client retention by actively communicating with customers so our service could best suit their unique needs
  • Increased productivity by reorganising the filing system to better reflect frequent access to archival purchase orders

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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