Welcome to my portfolio! I am a fourth-year student enrolled at the Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia (UBCO). Mechatronics has been a childhood dream, and I am fortunate to be on the right path to making this a reality. I have always been curious as to how things work and leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. With a blend of technical skills, creativity, and a relentless drive for excellence, I strive to make meaningful contributions in every project I undertake. I'm driven by a passion for robotics, programming, and electronics.
Team oriented projects are where I excel as an excellent communicator with a strong collaborative work ethic. This has contributed to successes in several engineering team competitions, including 2nd place in the programming division of the Okanagan Engineering Competitions 2022 and 2023; 2nd place at the AquaHacking Challenge 2021 Western Canada; and 1st place in the UBC Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Impact Fund 2022. I initiated a school robotics club that won the Collins Aerospace Innovate Award at the FIRST Tech Challenge 2020 for our robotic platform.
Seed funding awarded from the UBC Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Impact Fund is being used for our business startup VSEEK, aimed at fostering collaboration among engineering academics through a cloud-based platform powered by machine learning.
Work experience, as a UBCO Co-Op Research Assistant responsible for designing and testing machine learning algorithms to detect heart murmurs, has expanded my analytical skills. I was also employed to revise the 2nd year self-driving car machine learning lab project that used computer vision and machine learning.
These experiences have instilled in me values of collaboration, continuous learning, and professionalism. One of my defining traits is my commitment to excellence. I approach every task with meticulous attention to detail and a determination to deliver results that exceed expectations. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I strive to uphold the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship in all my endeavors.
In addition to technical proficiency, I also place great emphasis on effective communication and collaboration. I recognize the importance of being able to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely, whether it's through written reports, presentations, or interpersonal interactions.
When not studying and working on extramural engineering projects, you will probably find me doing some of my other favourite things like playing a guitar, learning the keyboard, rock climbing, hiking, hanging out with my friends, playing computer games, and petting Comet, my cat. I am fortunate to live in the beautiful Okanagan valley, the traditional, ancestral, and unceded land of the Syilx / Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial.