EARLY WORK
Before my full-time professional experience in film, I built a foundation in computer graphics and software development through a combination of projects and internships.
SELECTED PROJECTS
EARLY EXPERIENCE
Research & Development Intern
Blue Sky Studios
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
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Designed a machine learning framework to predict rendering times of upcoming feature films.
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Defined the training data by the scenes' complexity.
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Constructed the ML model using Nuke and Python.
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Won the 'Most Creative' award at Blue Sky Studios' internal hackathon alongside three R&D team members.
Undergraduate Thesis
Autodesk
Sept 2017 - Apr 2018
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Completed University of Toronto's undergraduate thesis under the supervision of Autodesk' Computational Science Research department.
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Designed a topology optimization problem to simulate bone growth in MATLAB and Python, and generated results consistent with popular biological and structural theories.
3D Programming Intern
Ubisoft Toronto
May 2017 - Aug 2017
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Implemented C++ features to improve the visuals and creative control in the 3D game universe of Starlink: Battle for Atlas.
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Improved existing 3D functions in the engine.
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Collaborated with technical directors to ensure that the visuals align with the creative director’s vision.
Student Volunteer
SIGGRAPH 2017
July 2017 - Aug 2017
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Volunteered over 25 hours at SIGGRAPH 2017.
Robotics Institute Summer Scholar
Carnegie Mellon University
Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
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Worked with Dr. Stelian Coros in the Computer Graphics Lab.
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Integrated the Leap Motion Controller into an animated simulator for robotics
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Designed and manufactured a plush robotic hexapod that locomotes by a standard tripod gait.
Associate Director, Startup
You're Next Career Network
Mar 2016 - Feb 2017
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Led a team of 10 students to run Canada’s largest Startup Career Expo, serving 85+ startups, and 3000+ students.
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Championed Entrepreneurship Week – a weeklong case competition that connected 9 startup mentors to 100+ students.
Director of Business Development
You're Next Career Network
Apr 2015 - Feb 2016
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Envisioned and completed a business development plan that allowed effective negotiation with over 400 of Canada’s leading young companies, personally bringing 40% of the startups to attend the “Startup Career Expo” – the largest in Canada.
Research Analyst
Wimp.com
July 2015 - Aug 2015
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Onboarded and trained a team of five.
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Led the creation of a financial strategy to automate the payroll structure in close collaboration with the founder and accountants.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Toronto
May 2015 - Aug 2015
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Designed a collection of 15+ educational videos for the University of Toronto’s engineering students to provide students with supplementary knowledge on complex topics and teamwork competencies.
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Led student focus groups and conducted surveys, which ultimately improved students’ engagement and retention of the material by 50%.
EARLY INVOLVEMENT
During my undergraduate studies, I was involved in mentorship, career-readiness, and community-building initiatives for students in engineering.
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Co-led a team of ten students to organize and deliver seven career-readiness and entrepreneurship events, including a week-long startup case study, field visits to local startup offices, and Canada’s largest startup career fair.
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Co-led a Buskerfest Orientation Week initiative for incoming engineering students, supporting fundraising and awareness efforts for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Served as a student volunteer at SIGGRAPH, supporting conference operations and engagement activities.
HONOURS & AWARDS
'MOST CREATIVE' HACK AT BLUE SKY STUDIOS' INTERNAL HACKATHON | 2018
Awarded based on the creativity of a project completed in under 48 hours.
JAPAN TOY CULTURE FOUNDATION NOVEL TECHNOLOGY PAPER AWARD FOR AMUSEMENT CULTURE | 2017
Awarded based on the practical technology's contributions to toys and amusement culture.
SIGGRAPH STUDENT HOUSING AWARD | 2017
Awarded to select SIGGRAPH student volunteers in the form of complementary housing for the duration of the conference.
FIRST IN CLASS: COMPUTER GRAPHICS | 2017
Achieved the highest grade in UofT's CSC418 Introduction to Computer Graphics class with 100%.
ENGINEERING SCIENCE EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AWARD | 2016
Awarded to students who have sought out and secured a research opportunity at a top institution abroad | $3000
FIRST IN CLASS: PRAXIS, ENGINEERING DESIGN | 2015
Achieved the highest grade in EngSci's 1st year design course out of 300 students with a grade of 98%.
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO'S PRESIDENT'S SCHOLAR OF EXCELLENCE | 2015, 2014
Awarded to approximately 50 of the most highly qualified students applying to first-year undergraduate studies | $5000 in 2015 (renewed) and 2014
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIP | 2014
Awarded based upon academic excellence and extra-curricular achievement | $2500
GOVERNOR GENERAL'S ACADEMIC AWARD BRONZE MEDAL | 2014
Awarded to the student graduating with the highest average
J.W. SINGLETON AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP | 2014
Awarded to a graduating student that demonstrates leadership in and out of the classroom | $400
SENIOR FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR | 2014
Awarded to a senior female student that demonstrates athletic excellence