Hello
I am a Grade 12 student at Bluevale Collegiate Institute, specializing in Business through the Specialist High Skills Major program. I have a strong passion for both business and engineering and have been deeply involved in these fields. I enjoy challenging myself by taking courses above my grade and AP courses.
I founded Bluevale Robotics, a club at my school dedicated to teaching students how to build competitive robots for inter-school competitions. Last year, I developed course materials and instructed students in building and competing with sumo bots. Through successful pitching efforts, I secured over $1500 in funding. I also oversee the management of marketing and operations teams, ensuring tasks are efficiently assigned and executed.
As co-president of the Science Club, I have led students annually into a science competition at Western University, organizing workshops and providing guidance. I've arranged special guest events featuring speakers from the Perimeter Institute to discuss theoretical physics. Additionally, I've coordinated enjoyable science-related activities for club members. I lead a team of leaders by assigning and overseeing tasks to ensure effective club management.
As co-president of the Trivia Club, I organize and host engaging games and activities like Jeopardy, Kahoot, and Blooket for students to enjoy. We offer candy prizes to winners and I also create materials to enhance the club's activities.
As the Marketing Manager of the Asian Student Union, I design posters and promotional materials to effectively market the club. I contributed to organizing fundraisers, raising over $500 for war efforts. Additionally, I actively participated in school events to raise awareness of Asian heritage and culture.
I participated as a team member and pit crew member in the Electric Vehicle (EV) Challenge, an annual competition where high school teams design and build all-electric vehicles to compete at the University of Waterloo. My responsibilities included assisting with pit stops during the endurance races and contributing to the 3D design of the car.
I competed in the business competition at the provincial level with DECA, where I presented a business plan for a medical bracelet device designed to save lives. I pitched the concept to judges, demonstrating its potential impact and feasibility.
Navify is an innovative navigation system designed for the visually impaired, leveraging NFC technology, Mappedin, and Voiceflow. NFC tags are strategically placed on indoor floors where people frequently walk, and visually impaired users carry a cane equipped with a special attachment that can scan these tags. With this system, users can identify their location within a building using Mappedin and ask questions or receive real-time voice-guided assistance through Voiceflow. Navify transforms a simple walking cane into an intelligent tool, enabling users to navigate complex indoor environments with ease.
Identibear can recognize the faces of your loved ones, friends, and family. Once it registers them on the webcam, it provides you with information about their name, their relationship to you, when you met, and a significant memory if the program was provided with it.To acquire the faces, Identibear provides a simple and robust web app. The user uploads a 15-30 second video of a person's face and provides the name of the person as well as their relationship. They may also provide the date they met and a significant memory if they wish to. Once this is complete, Identibear takes the video and parses it, adding onto its ML model with the provided labels.
Each year, a significant number of firefighters tragically lose their lives combating fires, especially in high-rise buildings where navigation and extinguishing fires are exceptionally challenging due to the height and complexity involved. To address this critical issue, I developed a specialized firefighting drone. This innovative drone was designed to navigate and operate efficiently in high-rise environments, providing firefighters with enhanced capabilities to assess and combat fires safely and effectively. I presented this groundbreaking solution at JamHacks, a prestigious hackathon, where it garnered attention for its potential to revolutionize firefighting techniques and improve safety for emergency responders.
StrobeShield originated from a personal experience within our team, where a parent faced challenges in managing students with epileptic seizures. Inspired by a workshop at the University of Waterloo's Institute of Quantum Computing, we created StrobeShield: innovative glasses with rotating polarized lenses to prevent photosensitive seizures by blocking flashing lights. This solution features a web app to log seizure incidents and an automated SMS system for instant parent alerts. Our journey involved meticulous 3D design and prototyping using SOLIDWORKS and silk PLA, alongside developing Raspberry Pi algorithms for light detection. Despite initial assembly and functionality challenges, we take pride in our mechanical design, algorithm precision, and collaborative efforts that defined our inaugural hackathon experience. Future goals for StrobeShield include implementing machine learning for seizure prediction using ECG data sets.
Silence can be deadly in emergencies, especially when crucial medical information is missing. MedChip™ breaks that silence, empowering first responders with instant access to detailed medical data through a simple smartphone scan. This wearable medical bracelet stores over 1 kilobyte of customizable information, editable on-the-go with our user-friendly app. Scannable by any smartphone, even offline, MedChip™ ensures fast, accurate treatment during emergencies, bringing peace of mind and saving lives, one tap at a time.
I was accepted into the Quantum School for Young Students program, where I spent two weeks attending lectures on quantum mechanics, cryptography, and computing.
I helped out a lot with the MME Clinic and WatIMake Lab, where I got to manage and operate 3D printers, resin printers, and laser cutters. I also had the chance to design and develop components for educational devices used in engineering courses and events, like PLC systems and 2-axis machines using SOLIDWORKS.
As the Director of Operations for Project Astraeus I have provided comprehensive oversight to ensure the achievement of company goals. I have established strategic partnerships, developed long-term operational strategies to align with and support company objectives, and secured $8,650 in funding through the Youth Impact Pitch.
At the Youth Entrepreneurship and Finance Association, I have overseen administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations and managed competitions by distributing certificates and organizing competitor submissions. As a Web Developer, I assisted in developing the YEFA website using Webflow, utilized Content Management Systems (CMS) for efficient website management, and revamped social platforms, including Discord, integrating bots and hosting over 450 members. Additionally, I created and managed the Google knowledge panel and contributed to the operations team, assisting in event planning.
As a Co-Founder of SmartSoil since October 2023 in Waterloo, Ontario, I developed a mobile gardening app designed to educate youth about gardening. I also established a partnership with the Greenhouse at the University of Waterloo. Additionally, I have pitched at Social Innovators in Training and the Youth Impact Pitch. SmartSoil holds the distinction of being the first-ever startup incubated at the University of Waterloo's Greenhouse by high schoolers.
As a Student Ambassador, I promote SHAD Canada to eligible and interested individuals. Utilizing various media platforms, I spread awareness about SHAD and assist in marketing efforts aimed at attracting potential participants.
I am a member of the 2702 Rebels First Robotics Team affiliated with FIRST Robotics Canada, participating seasonally since August 2023. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, I collaborate as a team member, focusing on developing mechanisms for the climb team and contributing to the development of computer vision systems. I have competed in prestigious events such as Robots @ CNE, Overtime Sunday, Waterloo Regional Competition, and Ontario Provincial Championship, gaining extensive hands-on experience in scouting, drive team operations, and pit crew management. I dedicate nearly 20 hours each week to team meetings and activities, continually enhancing my skills in Robotics, Computer Vision, Manufacturing, SOLIDWORKS, and LiDAR.
As a Co-Founder of NeatQuest, a startup tech company based in Oshawa, Ontario, I lead initiatives focused on developing a room-scanning app designed to streamline decluttering processes in living spaces. Together with a team of six, we established NeatQuest and secured financial support through collaboration with Brilliant Catalyst, a prominent business incubator. While currently in the early stages of development, the project is temporarily paused as we strategize for future growth and implementation.
At EurekaHACKS, I was honoured with the Best Hardware Hack award for designing an innovative anti-epileptic seizure device. This device leveraged rotating sets of polarized lenses to effectively mitigate photosensitive seizures, showcasing a novel application of polarization properties in technology.
Recognized by the City of Cambridge, I was awarded the City of Cambridge Youth Award for my significant contributions to the startup SmartSoil. Nominated by United College at the University of Waterloo, this award underscores my dedication and impact in fostering innovative solutions within the entrepreneurial community.
Securing First Place Overall at the University of Guelph's LANG Penathlon was a highlight of my academic and entrepreneurial journey. This achievement was earned by pitching EcoMark, a startup idea that impressed judges and highlighted my capabilities in business innovation and presentation.
I was honored as a nominee for the Kitchener Youth Action Council (KYAC) Award, nominated by the Greenhouse at the University of Waterloo. This nomination recognized my commitment to making a positive impact in the community through innovative and impactful initiatives.
At the Waterloo Wellington Science and Engineering Fair, I received the silver medallion for my project "MedChip." This recognition underscores my dedication to scientific inquiry and innovation, contributing to advancements in healthcare technology.
Winning First Place at the Earth Innovation Challenge, hosted by Brilliant Catalyst, was a testament to my team's development of OptiLux—an AI traffic light system with enhanced functionalities. Our innovation aimed to improve traffic management and safety through real-time updates for emergency vehicles, weather conditions, and construction alerts.
Scoring a perfect 25/25 on BizQuiz, a comprehensive business knowledge test at the University of Guelph's LANG Penathlon, demonstrated my proficiency in business acumen and strategic thinking. This accomplishment highlighted my ability to excel in competitive academic environments.
Achieving Second Place in the Bloon Dragster competition at the Western Science Olympics showcased my engineering skills in designing and iterating prototypes of a balloon-powered car. This competition allowed me to apply principles of physics and engineering creativity in a competitive setting.
.png)
