Kenny Jiang
Waterloo,ON
Summary
Dynamic Software Engineer with a personality of perfectionism, worked at Waterloo Rocketry Club primarily on Omnibus Rocket Monitoring Suite. Proficient in C programming and Git, with a strong drive for precision, problem-solving, and high-quality results. Highly self-motivated and adaptable.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Waterloo Rocketry Club
Waterloo, Ontario
09.2025 - Current
- Contributed as a team member in the software area, emphasizing the construction and testing of various rocket components, e.g., monitoring the altitude of the rocket.
- Current projects: Omnibus - Main Rocket Monitoring Suite, which handles dashboards, rocket controls, and logging for the team website.
Technology Representative
St Johns Academy
Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Integrating technology into the school community, ensuring students and staff had reliable access to digital resources, e.g., connecting the newsletter with the Apple TV around campus to showcase upcoming events in the school.
- Collaborated with the school’s IT specialty and external networking providers to implement Wi-Fi access management, effectively granting access to the senior user while prevent the unauthorized junior night time usage through MAC number filtering.
Game Designer
UBC Game Design Camp
Vancouver, British Columbia
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Engaged in a game design and development camp focused on applying core design theories to hands-on projects using Unreal Engine 5.
- Designed and developed a basketball-themed platformer game, containing mechanics such as health point (HP) systems, writing blueprint, collision detection, and sensor-based triggers to enhance gameplay.
- Implemented sound effects, background music, and a UI interface to maximize user interaction.
Robotics Club TA
St Johns Academy
Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Assisted in instructing younger-year students in robotics concepts and programming fundamentals.
- Guided students in using Sphero robots to learn coding through hands-on activities, including movement commands, loops, and block-based programming.
- Breaking down complex ideas into simple, engaging explanations, organizing group activities, and ensuring teamwork among students.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Software Engineering
The University of Waterloo
05-2030
Skills
- Programming: Python, C
- Tools: VScode, Unreal Engine, Git/GitHub
- IB Bilingual Diploma Awarded: English, Mandarin
- Network Coding: MAC filtering
Timeline
Software Engineer
Waterloo Rocketry Club
09.2025 - Current
Game Designer
UBC Game Design Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
Technology Representative
St Johns Academy
09.2023 - 05.2025
Robotics Club TA
St Johns Academy
12.2022 - 07.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Software Engineering
The University of Waterloo
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