ALYSSA RIPLA
Waterloo
Summary
- Experience in machine learning model development, including Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) for optimizing communication networks and Natural Language Processing (NLP) for text classification.
- Strong technical skills in Python, cloud platforms (Azure), and machine learning pipelines, with proven ability to develop and evaluate advanced AI models
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, demonstrated through presenting AI-based solutions to industry partners and cross-functional teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Assistant
Woodbridge Foam Corporation
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Designed a small-scale model for the hydraulic foam presses using Onshape to aid in the plant's revised training program
- Created and updated Quality Standards for various foam parts to ensure the level of satisfaction was present for customers
- Spearheaded time studies to increase efficiency on the floor during packing and the foam press process for pressurized polypropylene parts which resulted in positive changes to the plant workflow
AI Support Engineer
Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed sensitivity analysis in Python to determine the optimal grid configuration of base stations in a communication network based on various parameters
- Utilized Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) to develop and troubleshoot a MARL Neural Network to provide a solution to the problem in creating the most efficient 5G communication system
- Compared the MARL solution for the use case to a Single-Agent network to establish the benefits of each system
Junior ML Developer (WE Accelerate Co-op)
AltaML
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with AltaML and Torstar on an artificial intelligence use case
- Utilized Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Azure ML Designer to create a pipeline model which classified toxic comments
- Pitched the use case to Torstar, and suggested business recommendations based on the model's results to improve the readers' experience
Education
BASc Honours - Nanotechnology Engineering
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON04-2025
Skills
- Python, MATLAB
- SQL
- Microsoft Azure
- Libraries: Pandas, PyTorch, NumPy, SciPy
- Minitab
- SOLIDWORKS
- OrCAD PSpice
- EAGLE
Certification
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals and Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Certified
Timeline
Engineering Assistant
Woodbridge Foam Corporation
01.2024 - 08.2024
AI Support Engineer
Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.
09.2022 - 04.2023
Junior ML Developer (WE Accelerate Co-op)
AltaML
07.2021 - 08.2021
BASc Honours - Nanotechnology Engineering
University of Waterloo
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