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Catherine Barbeau

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Dynamic and driven professional with a keen aptitude for problem-solving and a relentless drive for personal growth. Committed to leveraging analytical prowess and a passion for learning to deliver innovative solutions and contribute effectively within a collaborative team setting.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Abstract Data Types and Algorithms
01.2024 - Current
  • Actively participated in team meetings, collaborating with colleagues to identify areas for improvement within the course.
  • Conducted thorough lab testing procedures to meticulously debug provided code and tests, proactively identifying potential issues and implementing corrective measures to maintain the quality and effectiveness of educational content.
  • Demonstrated a proactive approach to supporting student learning by continuously adapting debugging strategies to address evolving challenges and optimize the learning experience.
  • Fostered a collaborative environment by actively engaging with students, encouraging questions, and facilitating dynamic discussions aimed at refining problem-solving skills and reinforcing course concepts.

Junior Software Developer

ADGA Group Consultants Inc.
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Effectively streamlined software development, testing, and documentation processes by adhering to the Agile development cycle, ensuring efficient delivery of results in a high-pressure environment.
  • Efficiently manage project lifecycle on GitHub, encompassing repository setup, issue tracking, pull requests, branching strategy, milestone utilization, and comprehensive documentation to facilitate seamless collaboration and ensure project transparency.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving abilities by conceptualizing, designing, and implementing a user-centric interface for an AI system, leveraging Angular and Node.js to enhance user experience, facilitate communication of complex functionalities, and bridge the gap between technical complexity and user accessibility.
  • Demonstrated Python expertise and a proactive approach to learning by conducting extensive research on clustering algorithms. Selected and integrated DBSCAN from scikit-learn and further optimized algorithm parameters to tailor clustering results to project-specific data characteristics, enhancing overall data analysis effectiveness.

Student

Accessibility, Oversight, And Support Section,
06.2022 - 04.2023


  • Exercised strong communication skills in collaborating with team members to develop and implement a weighted factors system, optimizing resource allocation for upcoming deliverables.
  • Promoted accessibility standards by reviewing and providing feedback on documents, collaborating cross-departmentally to implement necessary changes, and ensuring accuracy and completeness in deliverables.
  • Embraced an adaptable mindset, readily incorporating feedback from team members to refine personal approaches and contribute effectively to collaborative efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) -

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
01.2025

Skills

  • Demonstrated ambition in software development through pursuit of technical co-op opportunities, teaching assistant positions, and consistently achieving exceptional grades in all coursework
  • Showcased problem-solving abilities through excellence in analytical courses such as calculus, physics, and statistics, as well as effectively implementing a technical clustering program
  • Demonstrated effective communication by translating complex ideas into understandable examples during teaching and applying communication principles to implement an intuitive UI design, accommodating non-technical users
  • Committed to inclusivity and diversity by actively participating in government accessibility programs and adapting teaching strategies to accommodate individuals of diverse skillsets and backgrounds
  • Fluency in English and French; oral, written, and reading communication

Availability

Available full time for 4 or 8 months beginning May 2024.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Abstract Data Types and Algorithms
01.2024 - Current

Junior Software Developer

ADGA Group Consultants Inc.
05.2023 - 08.2023

Student

Accessibility, Oversight, And Support Section,
06.2022 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) -

Carleton University
Catherine Barbeau