Yiyan Huang
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Hack Western
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Canada
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Computer Networking Products
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hack Western Participant
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Nov 2023 - Nov 2023
London, Ontario, Canada 📸 Developed a real-time sign language detection system by using OpenCV and Scikit-learn libraries in Python to train a dataset of 100+ images collected using our webcam. 👋 Utilized the Mediapipe library to recognize and classify 20+ landmarks in the human hand into letters & words in the English language. 👩💻 Deployed an interactive translation application that converts the interpreted text into a language of the user’s choice using React.js and the Google Translate RapidAPI.… Show more 📸 Developed a real-time sign language detection system by using OpenCV and Scikit-learn libraries in Python to train a dataset of 100+ images collected using our webcam. 👋 Utilized the Mediapipe library to recognize and classify 20+ landmarks in the human hand into letters & words in the English language. 👩💻 Deployed an interactive translation application that converts the interpreted text into a language of the user’s choice using React.js and the Google Translate RapidAPI. 🤝 Gained opportunities to network with over 5+ Hack Western sponsors including Sunlife, CRA and Canada Life. Show less
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Badminton Ontario
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Canada
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certified Badminton Coach @ Soong Badminton Academy
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Sep 2019 - Aug 2023
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ✏️ Tailored 10+ lesson plans towards 6 training groups with varying experience, gender and age demographics. 🏸 Mentored 600+ athletes of all ages and playing levels through error detection and on-court demonstrations during seasonal training sessions and local tournaments. 👊 Resolved 10+ spontaneous conflicts between players, parents and coaches to maintain a positive atmosphere for everyone. 👩💻 Administrated 500+ consent forms, receipts, and legal documents for 8+… Show more ✏️ Tailored 10+ lesson plans towards 6 training groups with varying experience, gender and age demographics. 🏸 Mentored 600+ athletes of all ages and playing levels through error detection and on-court demonstrations during seasonal training sessions and local tournaments. 👊 Resolved 10+ spontaneous conflicts between players, parents and coaches to maintain a positive atmosphere for everyone. 👩💻 Administrated 500+ consent forms, receipts, and legal documents for 8+ summer camps to ensure these programs ran effectively for all athletes and coaches. 🚑 Devised facility-specific Emergency Action Plans detailing emergency procedures, local pharmaceutical services and medical information regarding all athletes.
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Ontario Winter Games Participant
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Nov 2022 - Feb 2023
North Bay, Ontario, Canada 🏸 Competed alongside 10+ Ottawa athletes against rivalling districts across Ontario in a unique, team-based tournament. 🤝 Learned to collaborate and support other athletes in an individual sport setting through effective sportsmanship and positive encouragement.
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FIRST Robotics Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member of Software Subteam | Team 2706
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Sep 2019 - Aug 2023
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 🤝 Inspired 6000+ STEM students by supporting minority groups, providing accessible coding workshops and hosting robot demonstrations throughout the Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area. 👩💻 Utilized NumPy and OpenCV libraries in Python to detect AprilTag properties (Tag ID, vertex coordinates) and publish the collected data to NetworkTables for robot interpretation. 📏 Implemented a robot vision system that accurately identifies 8 unique AprilTags by locating their position… Show more 🤝 Inspired 6000+ STEM students by supporting minority groups, providing accessible coding workshops and hosting robot demonstrations throughout the Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area. 👩💻 Utilized NumPy and OpenCV libraries in Python to detect AprilTag properties (Tag ID, vertex coordinates) and publish the collected data to NetworkTables for robot interpretation. 📏 Implemented a robot vision system that accurately identifies 8 unique AprilTags by locating their position through pose estimation. 🍎 Gained effective problem-solving and communication skills by collaborating with 20+ software students and debugging code under the mentorship of 20+ professional engineers. 👫 Volunteered in 10+ fundraiser and outreach events to find company sponsors and financially support our nonprofit organization. Show less
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The Royal Conservatory of Music
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Canada
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Musicians
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200 - 300 Employee
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Piano Teacher | Janet's Music School
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Sep 2021 - Jun 2023
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 🎹 Mentored 10+ students of all ages and skill levels by giving active feedback, detecting errors & providing visual/aural demonstrations in a private one-on-one setting. 🎶 Hosted 5+ recitals alongside 6 music teachers to inspire students by performing sound checks, creating a recital schedule and preparing audio equipment. 🎼 Introduced 10+ students to theoretical, practical, & historical concepts including appropriate hand positioning, pedal use, and sight reading.
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LunarHacks
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Hack for Health Track Participant
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Dec 2022 - Dec 2022
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 🥇 Achieved first place in an international girls-only hackathon with 100+ participants. 🥜 Designed a full stack web app called IngredientSafe that effectively scans ingredients and returns potential allergens to the user. 👩💻 Utilized HTML, CSS and JavaScript to design an authentic interface that enables users to input their dietary restrictions. 🤝 Collaborated with 3 peers to brainstorm project ideas, discuss potential approaches, and debug the code for optimal… Show more 🥇 Achieved first place in an international girls-only hackathon with 100+ participants. 🥜 Designed a full stack web app called IngredientSafe that effectively scans ingredients and returns potential allergens to the user. 👩💻 Utilized HTML, CSS and JavaScript to design an authentic interface that enables users to input their dietary restrictions. 🤝 Collaborated with 3 peers to brainstorm project ideas, discuss potential approaches, and debug the code for optimal functionality. Show less
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VEX Robotics
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member of Hardware Subteam
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Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 🤖 Prototyped 5+ robot designs to execute an effective shooter while meeting our team budget. 🤝 Collaborated with 20+ other students to assemble the robot and resolve malfunctions within its hardware.
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Coder Sports Academy
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Canada
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Intern
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 👩💻 Mentored 20+ students in Python by organizing hackathons, providing project demonstrations, and guiding students through areas of difficulty. 🤝 Collaborated with 3+ mentors during web development workshops to sharpen HTML, CSS, and Java skills. 🎮 Organized 5+ social events for students to develop interpersonal skills and connect with their peers in a recreational setting.
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Education
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University of Waterloo
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science -
International Baccalaureate
Merivale High School, HIGH SCHOOL/SECONDARY DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES