Ariel Liu

Programming Instructor at Alpha Coding
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, CA

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Programming Instructor
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Toronto, Ontario, Canada • Fostered an early interest in programming within youth, created customized lesson plans and educational materials to cater to students' varying skill levels and learning styles. • Delivered engaging and informative Python programming lessons to students, fostering a strong foundation in coding principles and syntax. Designed and executed Scratch programming workshops, making coding accessible and enjoyable for beginners.

    • Investment Advice
    • Data Analyst Intern
      • May 2023 - Sep 2023

      Ontario, Canada • Developed and maintained PySpark code within Databricks to successfully deliver client requirements and enhance data processing efficiency. • Designed, constructed, and rigorously tested data pipelines utilizing Azure Data Factory to ensure seamless data flow and transformation. • Managed and interacted with client data stored in Azure Data Lake, ensuring data integrity and security. • Successfully worked on on-premise solutions, leveraging SSIS packages and learning C# programming… Show more • Developed and maintained PySpark code within Databricks to successfully deliver client requirements and enhance data processing efficiency. • Designed, constructed, and rigorously tested data pipelines utilizing Azure Data Factory to ensure seamless data flow and transformation. • Managed and interacted with client data stored in Azure Data Lake, ensuring data integrity and security. • Successfully worked on on-premise solutions, leveraging SSIS packages and learning C# programming on-the-job to troubleshoot, adapt, and improve the solution's functionality. • Demonstrated a proactive approach in resolving solution crashes, continually learning, and applying new skills to maintain project stability and client satisfaction. • Consistently met project deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills and commitment to project success. Show less

    • Co-Founder & President
      • Sep 2019 - Jun 2022

      • Founded the Woodlands Hack Club and hosted Hack the Woodz, a hackathon with ~150 attendees ranging from experienced to first-time hackers

    • Canada
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Graphic Designer
      • Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

      • Coordinated with the Marketing, Social Media, and Business teams to plan and execute a campaign to boost social engagement • Designed visual content for the website, Instagram, blog posts, and internal communications • Wrote and proofread social media posts, website copy, and blog posts • Worked in conjunction with the Web Development Team to redesign various parts of the CryptoChicks Academy website • Been a part of various design decisions, planning sessions, and timeline… Show more • Coordinated with the Marketing, Social Media, and Business teams to plan and execute a campaign to boost social engagement • Designed visual content for the website, Instagram, blog posts, and internal communications • Wrote and proofread social media posts, website copy, and blog posts • Worked in conjunction with the Web Development Team to redesign various parts of the CryptoChicks Academy website • Been a part of various design decisions, planning sessions, and timeline estimates • Ensured the on-time delivery of deliverables while making the quality of the end result a prerequisite Show less

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Activate
      • Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

      An accelerator program @ TKS sending passionate and ambitious youth on their way to make an impact.

    • Innovator
      • Sep 2019 - Aug 2020

      TKS is a human accelerator program and global community of the world’s most curious, driven, and ambitious people that want to make an impact. The program's curriculum is modeled after that of Harvard, MIT, and Stanford University, which replicates the learning environment and culture of Silicon Valley. It includes next-generation topics such as Virtual Reality, Internet of Things, Alternative Energy, and Artificial Intelligence.

    • E-learning
    • Co-Founder
      • Jul 2020 - Sep 2021

      We work better together! Herd is a new social productivity platform for teen hackers to compete in productivity sprints.

    • Ukraine
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Python and App Development Programming Instructor
      • Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

      • Fostered an early interest in programming within youth • Mentored and instructed students on various programming concepts from basic to advanced • Maintained discipline within the classroom and methodically provided additional resources for learning beyond the classroom • Designed and set curriculum objectives to ensure students would end the course with a strong proficiency in Python and a new-found passion for technology

    • Canada
    • Philanthropy
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Event Organizer and Teen Ambassador
      • Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

      Toronto, Ontario, Canada • Helped orchestrate and plan various Canada Learning Code events and workshops across Canada, teaching skills ranging from website development to AI • Promoting digital literacy across Canada. Inspiring Canadians, especially minorities, to learn the skills needed to become critical participants in the future of technology

    • United Kingdom
    • Utilities
    • Co-Founder | Chief Technology Officer
      • Nov 2017 - Sep 2020

      GenTech, the company behind the educational app TechTalk focused on educating youth about emerging technologies Won 1st place (2018) and 3rd place (2019) in the Technovation App Development Competition

    • United States
    • E-Learning Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Betacamp Fellow
      • Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

      BETA Camp gives high school students the tools to become leaders in business, technology, and entrepreneurship by building their own startup from the ground up. Campers will learn directly from industry professionals from leading companies and entrepreneurs at the forefront of innovation; and then take that knowledge and apply it immediately to their own businesses.

    • Canada
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Robotics and Programming Instructor
      • Jul 2017 - Apr 2019

      • Taught students how to design, build, and program EV3 robots while maintaining a safe, yet fun atmosphere • Instructed students on various fundamental programming concepts and helped generate interest in computer science among youth • Planned and executed the teaching curriculum for IRIS summer camp and in-school sessions to be consistently fun and engaging

Education

  • University of Toronto
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science
    2022 - 2026
  • The Woodlands Secondary School
    High School Diploma, 12
    2018 - 2022
  • Tomken Road Middle School
    SciTech
    2015 - 2018

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