Operations Software Development Intern
Amazon.com. Seattle, WA, USA.

• Participated in complex inventory analysis to determine optimal financial and operational options
• Responsible for numerous new performance metrics - from live web stats to visual design of presentation
• Exemplified strong learning ability - went from beginner Java to experienced development in few short weeks, with implementation in live systems and robust testing
• Gained experience in fast-paced agile development process
• Developed strong skills in large-scale, distributed systems committed to providing low latency and high availability

3D Graphics Developer
Side Effects Software. Toronto, Ontario.

• Designed, consulted, and implemented large scale usability improvements in Houdini animation software
• Demonstrated organization and versatility, working with a very small team on a cross-platform porting effort, taking on multiple roles
• Gained in-depth knowledge of regression testing and improved code quality
• Proven strong learning skills - going from strictly Mac/Windows development to Linux dev in a few short weeks
• Showed initiative by exploring and prototyping improved interaction UI for Houdini, whilst working on related features, new UI is in new version of product

Software Engineering
Apple / FileMaker Inc.. Ottawa, Ontario.

• Gained significant experience in Macintosh development with XCode under OS X Tiger and Leopard
• Managed, designed, and implemented entire new feature in FileMaker 9
• Proven ability to work with large code bases in large team-based software development
• Demonstrated strong learning skills in learning Mac development from PC-only background
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines as part of bug-fixing team moving product to beta

Applications Engineering Student
Siemens VDO Automotive AG. London, Ontario.

• Displayed resourcefulness and learning ability performing both R&D and manufacturing positions
• Regularly met very aggressive deadlines with consistency and quality
• Demonstrated cost savings in automating office tasks via scripting

Undersecretary General of Simulations (Volunteer)
Richmond Model United Nations. Richmond, British Columbia.

• Led team of eight members in preparing for multi-city conference, designing much of the proceedings
• Demonstrated leadership by tailoring content in real-time during the 72-hour conference

Exhibit Interpreter (Volunteer)
Science World. Vancouver, British Columbia.

• Developed strong people and public relations skills through interactions with visitors
• Refined communications skills by explaining basic scientific principles to people from all walks of life
• Exhibited control and problem-solving skills in regular crises such as missing children, equipment breakdown, unruly patrons, etc.