4B Honours Computer Science / Information System Studies

Student ID # 95127256

Home Address : 23 Sycamore Drive

Thornhill, Ontario
L3T 5V3
(905) 889-1828

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Computer proficiency
• Languages : C/C++, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, Pascal, Turing, Modula-3, MATLAB, BASIC, SDL, OMT
• Operating Systems : Windows 95/98/NT, UNIX, OS/2, MacOS, DOS
• Software : MS SQL Server, Rational Rose, Lotus Notes, MS Office, Lotus SmartSuite, FoxPro, WordPerfect, MacPaint, MacDraw, Watfile Plus
• Skills in keyboarding, bookkeeping and notemaking
• Write and speak fluent English, Chinese; working knowledge of French and Japanese
• Willing to learn, hard working, initiative, and creative
• Ability to work under pressure, willing to accept supervision and responsibility
• Can work well either individually or as a member in a team

• University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario (Fall 1995 - Present)
• Candidate for Honours Bachelor of Mathematics in Computer Science
• Relevant courses: Computer Science, Mathematics, and Business
• Studied area: Database Administration and Management, Software Requirements/Abstraction and Specifications, Algorithms, Computing Theories, Operating Systems, Concurrent and Sequential Programming, Digital Design and Architecture, Numerical Computation, Data Structure and Management, Information Management Systems, Law of Information Technology, Graph Theory, Linear Optimization, Calculus, Algebra, Combinatorics, Accounting, and Economics
• Maintained A level averages on mathematics and major courses


• Thornlea Secondary School, Thornhill, Ontario (Fall 1992 - Summer 1995)
• Courses in Computer Science, Mathematics, Science and Business
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma

• University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario (1995 - Present)
• Certificate of Distinction in the National Descartes Mathematics Contest
• University of Waterloo Entrance Scholarship (Engineering and Mathematics)
• Candidate for the University's Deans Honour List


• Thornlea Secondary School, Thornhill, Ontario (1992 - 1995)
• The Governor General's Medal (Top student of graduating class)
• Thornlea Secondary School OAC Book Prize and Scholarship
• Ontario Scholar, Canada Scholar (97% OAC Average)
• Award of excellent achievements in Computer Studies and Mathematics

• Database Management Administrator Assistant (fifth work term) (September 1999 - December 1999)

Canadian Standards Association International, Toronto, Ontario

• Contributed to the foundation work for the database migration project from AS/400 to SQL Server
• Improved the efficiency of the database structure of the company
• Act as the middleman between the management and the technical staff
• Enhanced knowledge in database management, project design and management


• Software Developer / Engineer (forth work term) (January 1999 - April 1999)

Algorithmics Inc., Toronto, Ontario

• Contributed to the foundation work for the major release of Riskwatch, one of the company's major software
• Improved the compile-time efficiency and the object-dependency of RiskWatch
• Designed and Implemented efficiency guidelines for the software development team
• Enhanced knowledge in database management, large-scale OO-design and software development


• Software Designer / Developer (third work term) (May 1998 - August 1998)

cStar Technologies Inc., North York, Ontario

• Designed the Knowledge Base, a self-learning real-time database
• Developed the company's Virtual Gateway Technology (VGT)
• Designed and Implemented the software specification of the VGT
• Enhanced knowledge in data abstraction, state machines and modelling


• IT Specialist / Computer Technician (first and second work term) (January 1997 - August 1997)

Integrated Workstation Solution Centre, IBM Canada Ltd., Markham, Ontario

• Set up, maintained, and supported LAN printing for some departments
• Installed systems, drivers, and application software on employees' computers
• Investigated (with trouble-shooting), and fixed errors on employees' computers
• Provided expertise suggestions and improvements to employees' systems
• Researched, updated, and improved software tools used in the centre
• Assisted and trained new supplementary staffs to the centre
• Participated in the ISO9000 certification of the company
• Worked in a servicing group which required extensive communication


• Assistance auditor (trainee) / Computing assistant (Summer job) (May 1996 - August 1996)

Price Waterhouse, Hong Kong

• Updated and improved the database system to store client's information
• Worked in an auditing team, with creative suggestions to problems


• Computer programming assistant (High school co-op) (September 1994 - January 1995)

Silent Air Systems, Richmond Hill, Ontario

• Developed a database program for business purposes


• Accounting clerk / Computing assistant (Summer job) (June 1994 - August 1994)

Lawman International Limited, Hong Kong

• Used computer in working and organizing of accounting documents


• Management and Information System Operator (Summer job) (June 1993 - August 1993)

Lawman International Limited, Hong Kong

• Worked on teams on management of documents and clerical duties

• Instructor / Tutor (January 1999 - Present)

Explanations Unlimited, North York, Ontario

• Hosted one-to-one tutorials at student's home
• Tutored Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science, from Grade 9 up to first-year college / university level


• Teaching Assistant / Tutor / Marker (January 1996 - Present)

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario

• Hosted in-class Tutorials of first year Mathematics and Computer Science courses
• Graded students' assignments and mid-term examinations
• Answered students' questions at the Undergraduate Mathematics Tutorial Centre


• Senior Debate Trainer (September 1996 - August 1998)

University of Waterloo Chinese Debate Society, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario

• Promoted students' interests in debating
• Hosted debate training sessions, taught students in debating and presentation skills


• Production Advisor / Director / Chief Editor (May 1997 - Present)

University of Waterloo Chinese Debate Society, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario

• Led a group of staffs to create a magazine from scratch
• Enhanced skills in marketing, planning, magazine layout and publishing
• Hosted regular production meetings, and assisted staffs in understanding of the production process


• School Tutor (Mathematics and Computer Science) / Private Tutor (September 1993 - June 1996)

Thornlea Secondary School, Thornhill, Ontario

• Tutored fellow students in academic discussion groups in school
• Tutored Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry for high school students (private tutor)

• Training Advisor of the University of Waterloo Chinese Debate Club
• Production Advisor of "Dimensions" - the Chinese Student Magazine in the University of Waterloo
• Teaching and Researching Assistant of mathematics and computer science in university
• Representatives of inter-school mathematics and computer teams in high school
• President of Computer Club, Editor of Astronomy Club in high school
• Vice-Presidents of Bridge and Chess Club, and Mandarin Club in high school
• Members of the high school archery club, school swim team, and MUMBA basketball team
• Active member of the Gideon Fellowship of the Toronto Chinese Community Church
• Hobbies: Computer: Programming, Networking, Internet, Games
  
  Sports: Swimming (White Badge), canoeing (2-Star Award), squash, basketball
  Others: Piano (grade 9), guitar, photography, traveling, bridge, chess, astronomy
  

• Available upon request