IFEOLUWA DARE JAMES
North York,ON
Summary
Proven leader and tech enthusiast, adept in JavaScript and fostering team growth, I significantly increased workshop attendance by 20% at BLACKBOYSCODE. My expertise spans user interfaces to machine learning, with a track record of enhancing student engagement and success at YORK UNIVERSITY and Engineers Without Borders.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead (Contracts)
BLACKBOYSCODE
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Expanded access to coding education for 147 unique Black women, introducing them to cutting-edge technologies, including AI, 3D printing, and robotics, through specialized coding workshops and classes.
- Designed and delivered hands-on coding workshops and free classes, equipping students with in-demand tech skills, and introducing them to innovative fields.
- Increased attendance by 20% through strategic partnerships with organizations such as K2I and Texas Instruments, which provided additional student resources and opportunities.
Distributed Team Representative
Engineers Without Borders
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Served as the Distributed Team Representative for Engineers Without Borders (EWB) on the York Campus, liaising between the local chapter and the national organization.
- Spearheaded the organization and execution of 7+ high-impact events, competitions, and workshops, boosting student participation by 15%, and significantly enhancing the club's visibility on campus through targeted outreach and engagement.
- Fostered strong partnerships with different campus organizations, university departments, and external stakeholders to increase student involvement, and amplify EWB's presence on campus.
Lassonde Peer Mentor
YORK UNIVERSITY
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Led and collaborated with a team to mentor 20 first-year and upperclassmen students within a class of 250, offering personalized support to enhance academic success and personal growth.
- Contributed to a significant increase in first-year students' confidence and academic performance, with a huge report improvement in engagement and success rates, due to collaborative mentorship and resource support.
- Organized events and workshops for personal, professional, and mental health initiatives.
Education
B.Sc., Spec. Hons. Computer Science - Computer Science
York University
06-2026
Skills
- User interfaces
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Machine Learning
- Leadership
- Database systems
- SQL
- Data Structures
- Computer Organization
- Microsoft Office 365
- Program development
Affiliations
- ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDER EXECUTIVE
- YORK UNIVERSITY ROBOTICS SOCIETY (YURS)
- ROBORAMA DRAGRACE (Hackathon)
- ELLEHACKS (Hackathon)
- BLACKBOYSCODE WORKSHOPS (VOLUNTEER)
- ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY COURSE REPRESENTATIVE
Certification
RIIPEN CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Websites
Timeline
Distributed Team Representative
Engineers Without Borders
09.2023 - 04.2024
Lassonde Peer Mentor
YORK UNIVERSITY
09.2023 - 04.2024
Team Lead (Contracts)
BLACKBOYSCODE
07.2023 - 12.2025
B.Sc., Spec. Hons. Computer Science - Computer Science
York University
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