Aaron Thomas
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Computer Engineering student with hands-on experience in data analysis, software/web development, and embedded systems. Interned at DND and ECCC, contributing to Python automation, Power BI dashboards, and data insights. Experienced in integrating AI models for data automation and interactive applications. Passionate about game development, and applying technical and analytical skills to real-world challenges.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Data & Policy Analyst Intern
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Ottawa, Canada
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Team Leadership & Data-Driven Presentations: Led monthly LDV section meetings, fostering team engagement, and collaboration.
- Developed and presented a data-driven Power BI report analyzing over 1,000 vehicle records to uncover trends in EV adoption, regional incentives, and vehicle eligibility.
- Data Analysis and Visualization: Automated data cleaning and trend analysis for ZEV market share using Python, and created interactive Power BI dashboards to visualize insights from over 1,000 vehicle records.
- Cleaned and standardized large datasets in Excel, driving key decisions on EV adoption and infrastructure planning.
- Research & Policy Summaries: Conducted comprehensive research on emissions regulations and EV adoption, synthesizing findings from industry reports (BloombergNEF, Baum) into actionable summaries.
- Focused on key issues like EV infrastructure, gender disparities in charging stations, and global market trends.
Data Analyst Intern
Department of National Defense (DND)
Ottawa, Canada
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Technical Reports and Document Reviews.
- Consolidated and automated months of Excel data using Python’s libraries for data analysis.
- Researched and presented various Canadian submarine classes.
Education
BASc - Computer Engineering
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON04-2026
Skills
- Programming languages: Java, Python (with libraries), R, C, C, C#, Rust, and VBA
- Web & Front-End: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Reactjs
- Data and Analysis Tools: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Power BI, MATLAB, SQLite
- Development Tools & IDEs: Android Studio, Arduino, Altera Quartus II, Microsoft Office
- Platforms & Operating Systems: Linux, Windows
- Hardware & Embedded Systems: Arduino Microcontrollers, FPGA Design (Quartus II)
Projects
AI-Powered Personal Assistant (A.L.T.R.O.N) | Python, Google Cloud, Gemini API, SpaCy, NLP, Tkinter, SQLite
- Built an AI-powered desktop assistant for managing tasks, reminders, and notes using natural language interaction via Google’s Gemini API.
- Integrated SpaCy for NLP processing and developed a Tkinter GUI for real-time conversational functionality.
- Used SQLite for persistent local storage and Google Cloud for secure API key management.
Mobile Course Management App | Android Studio, Java, SQLite, XML
- Built a mobile app for organizing and accessing university course content, allowing users to manage academic information.
- Led UI/UX design, integrated SQLite for persistent data storage, and developed core app logic in a team-based project.
Python Game Projects (Game Logic & AI) | Python, Pygame, AI Algorithms
- Developed games including Pong with predictive ball tracking, Connect 4 using AI decision-making for optimal moves, a Chess game, and a Mario-style platformer.
- Focused on game logic, real-time interactivity, and intelligent opponent behavior.
Freelance Work
Non-Auditory Hearing Aid Reminder System | Arduino, C++, Embedded Systems, Sensors
- Collaborated with a small team of Engineers to Design and Develop a custom Arduino-based reminder device for a partially deaf client, using non-auditory cues to prompt hearing aid use.
- Implemented embedded logic focused on accessibility and reliable daily performance.
Modern Gents Barbershop Website | Bootstrap, HTML/CSS, JavaScript
- Built and sold a responsive, high-fidelity web prototype for a barbershop, designed for flexible branding and client-side deployment.
🔗 http://aaronsenu.github.io/modergents.github.io/
Premium Fitness Club Website | React.js, TypeScript, Bootstrap, JavaScript
- Designed and delivered a responsive, high-fidelity web prototype for a fitness club client, ready for branding and independent deployment.
🔗 http://aaronsenu.github.io/premium_fitness/
Timeline
Data & Policy Analyst Intern
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
09.2024 - 12.2024
Data Analyst Intern
Department of National Defense (DND)
01.2024 - 04.2024
BASc - Computer Engineering
University of Ottawa
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