Yi Wei

Waterloo,ON

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

ZhiNeng Education

GuangZhou, GuangDong

09.2023 - 07.2024

Taught foundational programming concepts such as control flow, object-oriented principles, and introductory algorithms through structured explanations and guided examples.
Supported students in debugging Python and Java programs by identifying logical and runtime errors and reinforcing systematic debugging strategies
Created beginner-level exercises and learning materials to accommodate students with different levels of prior programming experience.

Customer Service Associate

Hi Yogurt

Waterloo, Ontario

07.2025 - 10.2025

Delivered customer service in fast-paced environment, efficiently handling transactions and resolving customer requests
Coordinated with team members during peak hours to ensure smooth operations

Skills

Programming: Python, Java, C, C, JavaScript
CS / Math: Algorithms and problem solving, Calculus and statistics

Academic / Research: Academic writing, Quantitative analysis, Racket (functional programming)

Education

University of Waterloo — Bachelor of Computer Science
Waterloo, ON | 2024 – Present

Relevant Coursework:
CS 135, CS 136, CS 136L, CS 245, CS 246, CS 241,
MATH 135, MATH 137, MATH 136, MATH 138

STAT 230, STAT 231

Projects

Bee Population Modeling and Environmental Impact Analysis

Built mathematical and algorithmic models to study environmental impacts on bee population dynamics
Implemented simulations in Python to analyze population trends under varying parameter assumptions
Analyzed model sensitivity and computational results to evaluate population behavior
Authored a formal research paper detailing methodology, results, and interpretation

Iris Dataset Analysis and Visualization

Analyzed the Iris dataset using Python with pandas and NumPy to explore relationships between features and species
Computed correlations and performed statistical analysis to quantify feature associations
Generated visualizations including histograms, boxplots, and dot plots to compare feature distributions
Designed experiments and interpreted results to support data-driven conclusions

Card Game Implementation (Dou Di zhu)

Implemented core game logic for the card game Dou Di zhu, including card representation, rule validation, and turn-based state management
Designed program structure to handle player actions, game flow, and win-condition evaluation
Applied algorithmic logic and data structures to compare hands and determine valid plays

Accomplishments

USA Computing Olympiad (USACO), 2023 — Gold Division