Overview
Work History
Education
Academic Publication
Certification
Competition Achievements
Timeline
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Zelin Zhou

Calgary,Canada

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer Coordinator

GoGeomatics Expo
Calgary, AB
11.2023 - 11.2023
  • Developed and implemented volunteer recruitment plans.
  • Conducted 3D point cloud data post processing for SLAM Scan-Off program.
  • Developed and managed volunteer recognition, engagement and retention practices.

Speaker

Institue of Navigation (ION) GNSS+ 2023
Denver, Colorado
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Prepared the content for the presentation of research findings.
  • Gained new insights and learn from others' presentations.
  • Exchanged ideas and shared experiences with fellow researchers, sparking inspiration and collaboration.
  • Networked with academics and professionals.

Surveyor Assistant Intern

LN Land Development Technologies Inc.
Fort McMurray, AB
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Marked and set points with spikes, stakes and rods.
  • Identified and located underground utility lines with pipe and cable locator probes.
  • Utilized GPS techniques to assemble data from field surveys and measure distances and elevations.
  • Collected data using manual and electronic survey instruments, such as 3D scanners and GPS devices.
  • Reviewed plans and maps to collect information and include in surveys.

Product Test Specialist Intern

Ningbo Joyson Electronic
Ningbo, China
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Conducted tests of existing products to identify defects and areas of improvement.
  • Created reports summarizing findings from product testing.
  • Provided feedback on the usability of products during development stages.

Software Developer

University of Calgary's Solar Car Team
Calgary, AB
10.2017 - 02.2020
  • Leveraged exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members on identifying and removing software bugs
  • Managed and monitored technical reports for bugs to deliver immediate resolutions
  • Analyzed technical requirements to apply appropriate systematic approaches for performing and recording necessary tasks
  • Implemented updates, modifications and expansions to existing software programs to ensure accurate and trouble-free operations
  • Communicated critical updates to senior management and delivered detailed weekly reports summarizing project progression

Surveyor Assistant Intern

Zhejiang Institute of Hydrogeology & Engineering Geology
Ningbo, China
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • Leveraged knowledge of surveying concepts to assist with RTK instrument data collection processes
  • Employed engineering background to collaboratively facilitate UAV data collection initiatives
  • Utilized CASS to perform image processing, diligently reviewing materials and results to create visualizations of information

Registry Officer Intern

Ningbo Intermediate People's Court
Ningbo, China
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Diligently fulfilled data inputting processes for court systems to ensure accurate and complete consolidation of information; extracted relevant data to create client invoices
  • Assisted with organizing and classifying court cases to streamline look-up processes
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams across numerous departments to compile necessary client information while also administering and supervising case transfers to external courts

Sales Representative

17th Chinese International Consumer Goods Fair
Ningbo, China
06.2018 - 06.2018
  • Coordinated communications between merchants and customers, leveraging bilingual fluency to provide diligent and accurate translations from Mandarin into English to streamline transactions
  • Managed promotional initiatives for products, developing creative marketing content while also delivering in-depth explanations to consumers regarding product information
  • Facilitated business correspondences between Thai and Chinese merchants to establish partnerships and encourage global networking opportunities

Education

Master of Science - Geomatics Engineering

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
03-2025

Bachelor of Science -

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
06.2022

Academic Publication

Conference Proceedings

  • Zhou, Z., Stefanakis, D., Liu, B., & Yang, H. (2023, September). Hopular-Based GNSS Signal Reception Classification Method for LOS/NLOS Detection in Urban Environments. In Proceedings of the 36th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GNSS+ 2023) (pp. 2990-3004).

Journal Papers

  • Zhou, Z., Liu, B., & Yang, H. (2024, January). A Hopular Based Weighting Scheme for Improving Kinematic GNSS Positioning in Deep Urban Canyon. Measurement Science and Technology, 35(7), p.076304.

Certification

Technology Consulting Virtual Internship Certificate | Deloitte | 2021

Data Analytics Consulting Virtual Internship Certificate of Completion | KPMG | 2021

GE Explorer Series: Digital Technology Data Analytics Program Certificate | General Electric | 2021

Competition Achievements

2023 Institue of Navigation (ION) Graduate Award, 09/2023

2019 Formula Sun Grand Prix | University of Calgary Solar Car Team, 07/2019

  • First Place for Multi-Occupant Vehicle
  • Corner 8 Award
  • Aesthetics Award
  • Mechanical Design Award
  • MOV Charging System Award

Timeline

Volunteer Coordinator

GoGeomatics Expo
11.2023 - 11.2023

Speaker

Institue of Navigation (ION) GNSS+ 2023
09.2023 - 09.2023

Surveyor Assistant Intern

LN Land Development Technologies Inc.
05.2022 - 07.2022

Product Test Specialist Intern

Ningbo Joyson Electronic
05.2021 - 08.2021

Surveyor Assistant Intern

Zhejiang Institute of Hydrogeology & Engineering Geology
07.2019 - 09.2019

Registry Officer Intern

Ningbo Intermediate People's Court
06.2018 - 08.2018

Sales Representative

17th Chinese International Consumer Goods Fair
06.2018 - 06.2018

Software Developer

University of Calgary's Solar Car Team
10.2017 - 02.2020

Master of Science - Geomatics Engineering

University of Calgary

Bachelor of Science -

University of Calgary
Zelin Zhou