Welcome to my Online Portfolio

My main goal for this term was to fully develop a Javascript API responsible for conducting frame rate performance tests on cinematics within an embedded viewer. Through this project, I developed asynchronous functions for sampling frame rates from multiple queried video instances, and wrote parsing utilities to translate the obtained data into results which could be compared to generated baseline documents to catch regressions in performance. I developed performance tests to recognize variance in functionality across multiple configurations of Webassembly, and different render engines.

I also contributed to an internal API for DICOM markups, to allow the creation, deletion, and querying of spine labeling markups in specific studies through console commands. These utilities are included in a PostMessage API which is interactable using external windows. Both APIs required testing infrastructure to be constructed as well, using Selenium for automation tasks. Creating the tests for API functionalities included generating anonymized DICOM studies, proper parsing of responses from each API, and the development of unique tools necessary to validate behaviour.

In this position, I developed a Dart API for creating and manipulating DICOM markups in a clinical viewer through external applications. This involved the use of notification handlers, visitor patterns, and PostMessage requests. The API was initially written using ActionScript, and subsequently converted to Dart. With the commands introduced by this internal API, users could create, remove and query a number of unique markups with extreme precision. Extra care went into validation of the utility, given its usage in the medical field by external, third-party applications.

I was also tasked with contributing to and maintaining a series of Maven automation suites to run on a nightly basis. This involved using Groovy to script a Jenkins pipeline, and Selenium to conduct the required tests. I developed many utilities for the automation suites, including tools necessary for performing screen layout validations, updating preferences, and triangulation.

At Client Outlook, I contributed to a clinical viewer product in compliance with its PureMVC architecture. When I was not enhancing internal APIs, fixing bugs, or developing additional utilities, I also took part in regression testing prior to each product release.

One of my favourite projects I was assigned at Client Outlook was the creation of an external Dart application to control an embedded clinical viewer using PostMessage commands. I was tasked with modeling each component of the application, from conceptualizing the UI using wireframes, to full implementation. The application could distinguish commands from multiple origins, and conduct necessary actions in the embedded viewer.

I worked as part of a small, multidisciplinary team to prototype a product retrieval system. My primary designation, as a hardware developer, was to construct the frame for the machine, and implement a functional gantry system including a programmable robotic arm.

I drafted components for many robotic system prototypes, using Solidworks for 3D printed components and AutoCAD for laser cutting templates. I had the opportunity to get my hands dirty as well, using a milling machine, miter saw, and table saw for more intricate components. What we could not easily make, we had to source from local aluminum providers. Sourcing aluminum extrusions, brackets, actuators, and microcontrollers has taught me a great deal about product management and self-reliance.

My favourite opporunity from this job was to construct and program a three-dimensional gantry, including a robotic arm for retrieving products from coordinated locations. The entirety of the system was powered using an Arduino, which I had ported FreeRTOS onto in order to multitask axial movement. I coded an acceleration profile for each of the gantry rails to ensure that stress on the included motors was minimized. Each gantry rail was controlled through PWM, which, using additional drivers, could translate the gantry to a precise postion. I was also required to make drastic modifications to the robotic arm's API for precise product retrieval.

This job was one of my first experiences with C, and taught me some fundamentals of concurrency, interrupts, multitasking, and I/O.

Through the position, I leanred the inner workings of Node.js, VB.NET, C# and SQL. Work was accomplished using an Agile Sprint system.

I was given the opportunity to explore the Google Visual Recognition API when investivating the development of an AI bot. As well, I gained hands-on experience developing with the MS Bot Framework as I contructed a chat-bot which would receive and send questions and answers between a user and a virtual robot. I implemented a user-input verification system such that questions could specify what type of answer would be acceptable. Commands were implemented to improve user navigation and assistance. A waterfall dialog system was added as well to avoid having to hardcode any prompts, and thus the entire solution was completely modular and could work with any other solutions the company may devise in the future.

Communication was done through a server I constructed, which would not only hold information as JSON at endpoints but also timestamp and store data inside an MS SQL database. To accomplish this, a REST API was written to easily send queries to the DB.

Lastly a script was written for a virtual robot to execute in the VB.NET language. The bot would access internal services and apply data obtained from the server to existing fields. Code was thoroughly tested to ensure durability and longevity.

I took up a heavy role in the programming aspect of this robot, using multiple threads to optimize play time and improve sound quality. This also included writing driver tasks for each function created, to properly test the functionality and efficiency of the code.

I also helped design the chassis for the robot, including a strumming arm and a gantry system allowing for 3 dimensional movement. Materials used for construction included wood, aluminum, and various Lego Mindstorms and Tetrix Robotics components.

The robot was successfully able to plot the chords to and play "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple and "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty by the project deadline. Both songs were sufficiently recognizable.

RobotCMajor received a 100% score in design and implementation.

The code written during this project, including the test tasks, are all available on my GitHub account.

I focused on the electrical aspect of this project, fabricating a circuit layout on an aluminum chassis to properly distribute the weight of the system.

I implemented an Arduino-powered circuit consisting of an R2R bridge and motor controls.

On this team, I focused on software development, coding subsystems for the robot's intake and climbing mechanisms. I also helped map the control of the many subsystems to buttons and axes on a remote control.

I also contributed to the mechanical design of the project, by fabricating the claw mechanism allowing the robot to latch onto overhanging bars and elevate itself. I machined the components for an aluminum claw, which was connected to a rope wound around a winch in order to adequately elevate the robot.

The team was given Tetrix Robotics pieces to construct the robot frame. I focused on developing a pulley system to assist in arm elevation, in order to counteract the heavy weight of the last arm ligament.

I also wrote a program in C++ to optimize the angle and positioning of arm ligaments for speed and distance. This code is available on my GitHub account.

Our team wired and machined a small portable arduino-powered box, which was equipped with audio and motion sensors. If any unusual patterns were detected, the microcontroller would transmit serialized data from the sensors to an additional arduino attached to the user's computer, which was received through a Processing script. The data would then be displayed on a web-page.

As well, work was done in creating a machine learning algorithm to determine user intention based on audio captured. A script was written which can currently determine a political agenda most likely associated with the captured audio.

All code for the project is available on my github page.

My role in the project was primarily back-end development. I took time to experiement with the Google Firebase API and the Twitter API, developing a data system of charitable foundations and trending topics.

The project currently allows the user to select a song from a file directory, generate a randomized shuffle queue in the directory, go to the previous or next song, and display the time the song has been played.

Next steps for the project include the ability for users to skip to specific parts of each song, and implementing controls for volume and speed.

Code for the media player is available on my GitHub account.

Mechanics of the game were controlled through the implementation of a state machine, and multiple threads were used to optimize play time.

The game allows 2 to 6 human players to play. However, the user may also play with computer players, which have been taught to position troops and attack in ways which incentivise territory gain.

The code for my Game of Risk is available on my GitHub account.

The objective of the game is to break every brick on the screen using a ball which is in constant motion. By repositioning a horizontal paddle, the player can angle the ball to collide with some of the bricks.

The player's score is tracked and displayed at the end of the game.

This year, I am part of the software team, specifically working on autonomy. Using ROS, I am developing path-finding algorithms to be used synchronously with computer vision to locate objects when given a relative distance to a GPS coordinate.

This project is currently in development and updates will be posted once more progress has been made.

Aside from music production, I regularly play piano, guitar, and bass. I have performed live in the tri-state area at music festivals, coffee house shows, and showcases.

My most recent musical accomplishment comes with my newest EP. A song of mine, "Cherry Lemonade" has accrued over 57,000 streams on SoundCloud!

As one of two Co-Presidents elected by the school's student body, I oversaw and managed the various divisions of the council, organized and facilitated school-wide events and presented speeches on important occasions, such as orientation day and the graduation ceremony. By leading a team of 30 students through interactive seminars, and constructing detailed plans for event preparation each day, I was able to adequately develop large scale events for the student body.

As the Chair of the Media Production committee, I was in charge of producing a wide variety of multimedia advertisements for school events, such as posters, videos, and tickets. I also ran lights and sound for majority of school events.

As a Social Coordinator, I organized brief events to host on important occasions, such as holiday weeks, during school hours.

Currently, I have taken a heavy role in the field of Sustainability, directing an initiative to advocate for free busing for high school students in the Waterloo region. To accomplish this I have met with representatives from the Grand River Transit, and sat down with notable figures in the region to determine the optimal way to incentivise youth to utilize the bus system and encourage students to be more aware of their ecological footprint.

As a representative sent by Bluevale Collegiate, I provided input on the school's behalf on means of improving schoolboard communication with students. I also networked within my school to raise awareness for the regional school board's concerns.

In my first year of FedProv, I participated in the Indigenous Affairs debate as part of the delegation of Nova Scotia. The debate was primarily focused on the missing and murdered indigenous women inquiry.

My second year, I served as the Head of Public Relations for the delegation of Alberta. I collaborated with local press groups by writing articles from the perspective of the Albertan government.

During my third conference, I was selected to lead a special interest group, known as the Canadian Taxpayer Federation. My role was to advocate against government overspending and poor budgeting. We were not given much time in the spotlight so we needed to find unique ways of publicizing our opinions. We succeeded through managing an active social media page, developing multimedia advertisements, and delivering creative public speeches.

In my final conference, I was selected to represent the Premier of Saskatchewan, and therefore lead the Saskatchewan delegation. I was required to organzie my team of 30 students into various debate groups, draft position papers on behalf of my delegation, and prepare each delegate for their upcoming debate. I also coordinated a social media page and delivered opening and closing speeches during the conference. I debated within the First Ministers meeting, where prevalent issues such as Reform of the Anti-terrorism act, Formalization of the Federal Spending Power, developing a Transparent Framework for Review of Future Energy Projects, and Electoral Reform were discussed.