Advanced Research and Development Engineer

• Jan 2020 - Present

Graduate Student Researcher

• Sep 2017 - Aug 2019

• Generated 167,622 frames, the largest known annotated dataset for hand detection in first-person videos.• Developed a fast and reliable hand detection algorithm using computer vision in videos obtained via wearable cameras. • Designed a simple yet efficient and accurate algorithm using a novel and innovative combination of detection (neural network-based) and tracking approaches • Combination method paper submitted to IEEE TBME: https://arxiv.org/abs/1908.10406Volunteer Experience:• iDAPT Young Innovators, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute • Led a myoelectric outreach activity for young students interested in learning about science, engineering, technology, and math • Classes typically ranged from approx. 20-30 students

Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

Lab and Tutorial TA for Fundamentals of Computer Programming (Python). • Ran 1 hour weekly tutorials for class sizes of approx. 20-30 students• Ran 1 or 2 hour weekly labs for class sizes of approx. 50-60 students

Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

Lab TA for Linear Algebra – MATLAB • Ran 1 or 2 hour weekly labs for class sizes of approx. 50-60 studentsTutorial TA for Engineering Economic Analysis & Entrepreneurship • Ran 2 1-hour long weekly tutorials in class sizes of approx. 15-20 students• Designed tutorial plans• Marked exams

Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

Lab TA for First Year Foundations Program• Head TA for week-long preparation course for students going into their first year of engineering. • Assisted students with little to no coding experience learn Python• Provided advice based on my first-year experiences, demonstrating role-model and leadership qualities

Research Assistant

• Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

• Set-up BresoDx devices for testing and commercialization, analyzed test results to ensure devices were operational, and built a test system to assess these devices• Gained experience with soldering and milling• Worked on mapping sound through a sound box to ensure 24 BresoDx devices could be repeatable tested at the same sound level within ±0.4 dB tolerance • Set-up BresoDx devices for testing and commercialization, analyzed test results to ensure devices were operational, and built a test system to assess these devices• Gained experience with soldering and milling• Worked on mapping sound through a sound box to ensure 24 BresoDx devices could be repeatable tested at the same sound level within ±0.4 dB tolerance

Student

• Sep 2013 - Apr 2017

Project Work:• Engineering Capstone project: developed a functional electrical stimulation system for individuals with paralysis controlled entirely by voice commands. • Research project based on the neurological problems related to hearing loss.• Research project based on glucose monitoring for individuals with diabetes. • Research project surrounding lower-limb exoskeleton rehabilitation.• Individual design problem of a signal acquisition circuit using an EsduinoXtreme microcontroller. • Experience designing pre-conditioning circuitry, experimenting, post-processing, and analyzing EEG, EOG, ECG, and EMG signals

Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

ENG 1P03 - Engineering Profession and Practice

Distribution Center Representative

• May 2014 - Aug 2016

Worked during the summers of 2014 through to 2016. After quickly proving my ability to work efficiently and accurately, I was tasked with more difficult workloads. I was commended by President and Warehouse management for being hardworking, responsible, and dependable. I also brought a hard working and enjoyable presence to the warehouse and learned how to quickly become a valuable asset to the team Worked during the summers of 2014 through to 2016. After quickly proving my ability to work efficiently and accurately, I was tasked with more difficult workloads. I was commended by President and Warehouse management for being hardworking, responsible, and dependable. I also brought a hard working and enjoyable presence to the warehouse and learned how to quickly become a valuable asset to the team