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Xinping(Alice) Song

Toronto,ON

Work History

Firmware Team Member

University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT)
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed C Programming Language:
    - Independently acquired proficiency in the C programming language through self-directed learning during the onboarding process.
    - Proactively addressed challenges by seeking guidance from team leaders and utilizing supplementary learning resources, such as YouTube videos, to solidify knowledge.
    - Attained a comprehensive understanding of advanced C concepts, including pointers, file and folder organization, indentation, and function implementation.
    - Successfully applied C programming skills to deliver commands to firmware systems, showcasing practical application and competence.
  • Communication and Problem-Solving Skills:
    - Utilized TeamViewer for collaborative screen sharing, facilitating effective communication during coding sessions.
    - Wrote detailed code comments to enhance understanding and knowledge-sharing within the team.
    - Maintained real-time updates on project progress via Slack, ensuring team members stayed informed.

Project Member of Community Garden

Engineering Without Boarder UofT
09.2023 - Current
  • Effective Collaboration and Leadership Support:
    - Demonstrated effective communication with project leaders, seeking guidance for directives, and receiving valuable feedback for continuous improvement.
    - Learned and mastered the art of teamwork, emphasizing the importance of sharing feedback with teammates and assisting them with clear communication and structured support.
    - Provided assistance to teammates by outlining project structures and creating useful outlines for enhanced collaboration.
  • Developing an Engineer's Approach to Societal Challenges:
    - Conducted research and literature reviews to understand global food scarcity, considering factors like climate and rainfall impacts.
    - Explored technologies to enhance crop yield in confined spaces, critically evaluating their effectiveness and associated challenges.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc - Engineering Science

University of Toronto
2028

High School Diploma -

Unionville High School
Markham, ON
06.2023

Skills

    Programming: Python, C, MATLAB

    Adobe Software: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Audition

Projects

  • Gomoku AI Implementation:
    - Successfully passed all tests by implementing a strategic game board using functions, nested loop and incorporating meticulous loop structures.
    - Demonstrated problem-solving prowess by systematically checking every conceivable scenario for connecting five pieces, addressing edge cases with finesse.
    - Elevated code readability and debugging efficiency by visually mapping out the game board on a whiteboard, underscoring a strategic and well-thought-out approach to implementation.
  • Intelligent QA System:
    - Successfully implemented and tested an intelligent question-answering system in Python, achieving optimal performance by accurately computing semantic similarity through descriptor vectors and employing cosine similarity measures.
    - Acquired proficiency in Python for text processing by studying similar code repositories on platforms like GitHub.

Awards

  • 09/05/2023, Top 125 in America on Chem 13 News, University of Waterloo
  • 04/10/2022, Honor roll on Waterloo Euclid Math Contest, University of Waterloo, the top 0.5%
  • 02/14/2022, Honor roll on Waterloo Fermat Math Contest, University of Waterloo, the top 2%


Languages

English
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional Working

Timeline

Project Member of Community Garden

Engineering Without Boarder UofT
09.2023 - Current

Firmware Team Member

University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT)
09.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc - Engineering Science

University of Toronto

High School Diploma -

Unionville High School
Xinping(Alice) Song