Daniel Afonin
Vaughan,ON
Summary
Dynamic and self-motivated through my volunteering and positions in FRC team 7690. Proven ability to collaborate effectively, ensuring team success through critical thinking and attention to detail. Developed innovative solutions for robotics competitions while fostering a positive environment, demonstrating dependability and a commitment to excellence. Demonstrated strong sense of commitment through nearly decade of competitive swimming with near perfect attendance. Finally, capable of remaining calm under pressure to ensure safety as a lifeguard, allowing me to continue to do so in new positions and environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coding and 3D Design Exploration
Self Guided
09.2016 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility in developing my personal skill in coding using various resources including short term classes, seminars, online websites, videos and more.
- Began my journey learning the basics of C to program an arduino while simultaneously developing skills in 3d design in programs like Fusion 360, building a simple robotic claw
- Progressed to learning python, exploring different subdivisions of coding, creating computer application, simple games such as flappy bird and even developing a simple reinforcement machine learning algorithm to learn how to play flappy bird and train itself over time.
- Expanded my 3d design knowledge by branching into other realms of 3d design, learning how to create realistic objects and renders of objects in Blender.
- Finally self taught Java to developed code for FRC team 7690 and created a software to integrate with multiple electrical and mechanical components to compete in FRC in 2024.
Lifeguard
City of Vaughan
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR.
- Prevented accidents through regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Effectively communicated with other guards, staff and patron to effectively and collaboratively ensure public safety and satisfaction and fulfill any other duties.
Competitive Swimmer
Vaughan Aquatic Club
09.2015 - 07.2025
- Demonstrated strong discipline by maintaining a strict diet, exercise regimen, and sleep schedule to optimize performance.
- Collaborated with coaches on setting achievable but challenging goals for each season that pushed personal limits while fostering growth as an athlete.
- Contributed to team success with diligent attendance at all practices, meets, and team-building events achieving perfect attendance for 12 hour+ of swimming weekly for years at a time.
- Collaborating within the swimming community fostering a friendly, but competitive environment even between teams, allowing for growth.
Fluency For Teens Club Executive
Alexander Mackenzie High School
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Promoted multi-lingualism and diversity in the high school community by hosting weekly seminars and meeting to discuss and teach various languages to students
- Worked with a team of other club executive to create an inclusive environment with fun and interactive activities to develope an active community.
Peer Tutor
Alexander Mackenzie High School
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Volunteered to help fellow students prepare for quizzes and examinations in subjects such as Math, Physics and Chemistry.
- Assisted other students with homework and provided supplementary instruction.
- Promoted development of good study habits and learning skills.
Robotics Team Software Lead
FRC 7690 Ironworks Robotics
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Primary lead in developing code to control an FRC bot both manually and autonomously using java.
- Used features such as simple computer vision, PID correction, path planning and more.
- Taught newer members how to code java and distributed tasks among the team to allow each member to participate in ways corresponding to skills.
- Communicated with other team leads (Design, mechanical, business, electrical) to ensure a cohesive design which would effectively complete tasks at competition.
- Improvised when things went wrong during competitions to quickly find solutions as flaws began to show.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alexander Mackenzie High School
Richmond Hill, ON06-2025
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma -
Alexander Mackenzie High School
Richmond Hill, ON06-2025
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Russian
Elementary
Certification
Standard First Aid with CPR-C (2025 Renewed)
National Lifeguard (2025 Renewed)
Timeline
Fluency For Teens Club Executive
Alexander Mackenzie High School
09.2024 - 06.2025
Peer Tutor
Alexander Mackenzie High School
09.2023 - 04.2025
Lifeguard
City of Vaughan
06.2023 - 08.2025
Robotics Team Software Lead
FRC 7690 Ironworks Robotics
09.2021 - 09.2024
Coding and 3D Design Exploration
Self Guided
09.2016 - Current
Competitive Swimmer
Vaughan Aquatic Club
09.2015 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Alexander Mackenzie High School
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma -
Alexander Mackenzie High School
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