Karen Poon

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About Me

Karen Poon

Hello! I am a final year computer engineering student from the University of Toronto, expected to graduate in June 2022. I have accumulated around 2 years of software-related internship experience during my studies. My main programming lanugages are C++, Python and Go.

I'm from Hong Kong, currently located in Canada. I love creating innovative ideas and exploring new challenges in software. Combining engineering and music is one of my favourite things to do!

A bit of my interests - I love music and dancing! I am also interested in topics like AI and UI/UX.

Education

University of Toronto
University of Toronto
πŸŽ“ Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering
Minor in Artificial Intelligence Engineering
Minor in Music Performance, Piano
(Sep 2017 - Present, Expected June 2022)
Professional Experience
Web Applications Developer (Co-op)
Sep 2021 - Apr 2022 (Part-time)
Aug 2020 - Aug 2021 (Full-time)
πŸ“ Toronto
  • Worked in the CRM Team at the Corporate Services and Finance Branch
  • Maintained 7 nationwide internal government applications, including the Grants and Contributions Enterprise Management System, National Inquiry Response Team, Enforcement Branch, Canadian Centre for Climate Services etc.
  • Modified forms, imported translations, changed workflows, deployed solutions, upgraded JavaScript code, and performed testing for applications used by 1300 users across 6 branches
  • Communicated with the clients and Business Applications Support Team frequently, resolving over 30 technical issues
  • Managed the security scans for all applications and analyzed the results
  • Presented the new user and license management system
microsoft dynamics 365 on-premise v8.2/v9.0
javascript
xml
xrmtoolbox
ms sql server
tfs
azure devops
Software Engineering Intern
Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 | πŸ“ Hong Kong
  • Worked in the Maps Team which we utilized the Google Maps API to create a map service layer for the app
  • Had 3 projects deployed to production, including the Optimize Route project which is prioritized by the Product Team
  • Wrote unit and integration tests which increased the team's test coverage
  • Represented the company to share its values and missions to youths with accessibility needs in a workshop, and helped them to seek passion in working
  • Awarded 1st Place in an Innovation Challenge presented to the CEO
go
mysql
json
postman
agile/scrum
jira
gitlab
Projects & Hackathons
Leadership and Activities
President
May 2021 - Present | πŸ“ Toronto
  • Supervise and monitor all club activities and publications, overseeing 4 departments: Editorial, Production, Finance, and Marketing
  • Chair monthly general meetings and prepare agendas
  • Organized the 1st Lyrics Rewriting Competition with >40 submissions and >900 public votes, invited popular Hong Kong singer-songwriters to be our judges, and hosted an Award Ceremony
  • Led the establishment of our new mini-magazine (Zine) which reached over 70 pre-orders within 2 weeks
  • Increased social media post reach by 700%, sponsorship amount by 200%, and membership by 50%
  • Wrote various proposals to apply for funding, and obtain recognitions from ULife, UTSU and CCR
  • Recruited and interview potential new members
  • Monitored email account and answer to all public inquires
  • Attended leadership training
Popular Publications:
Vice Director of Communications
Feb 2021 - Present | πŸ“ Toronto
  • Lead the Communications Team, overseeing 4 sub-teams: Webmasters, Graphics Design, Social Media, and Marketing
  • Communicate with the engineering societies of 16 universities across Ontario about the competition
  • Schedule release of promotional materials, working closely with the Sponsorship team to market OEC to potential sponsors
  • Manage a budget of around $10,000
Vice Chair IT
Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 | πŸ“ Toronto
  • Constructed a Hopin platform for a 3-day virtual conference, joined by 100 delegates from 16 universities across Ontario
  • Resolved over 10 technical issues during the conference by communicating with the delegates and speakers through chats and emails
  • Prepared an 11-page Hopin guideline for speakers
  • Imported speakers' profiles and created registration forms
Lecturer (C++)
Sep 2020 - Jan 2021 | πŸ“ Toronto
  • Hosted a series of workshops on Zoom, teaching around 40 students about C++
  • Made a website and prepared teaching materials for the workshops
Soprano Singer
Sep 2019 - Apr 2021 | πŸ“ Toronto
  • We sing without any instrument! Performances and practices are usually held in Chestnut Residence
  • Performed at the annual concerts, as well as Acappellooza (an event which most A Cappella group's at UofT gather together to sing)
Leedur (Leader)
Sep 2019 | πŸ“ Toronto
  • Provided first-year students a 3-day enjoyable and rewarding experience
  • Led a group of around 50 first-year students, introduced them to the city, university life and the faculty
  • Attended leadership, first aid, and P!rank Frosh training
Junior Instructor
Jul 2016 | πŸ“ Vancouver
  • Educated children on engineering and science at UBC
  • Designed and presented an activity to the class
  • Prepped camp materials
  • Supervised children during lunch and recess
Certifications
Certification in Arduino Workshop
Issued by HKFTU Spare Time Study Centre
Grade 8 Piano
Issued by ABRSM
Equivalent of RCM Grade 10
Grade 7 Ballet
Issued by Royal Academy of Dance
Skills
Programming:
c
c++
go
python
sql
nosql
arduino
matlab
Web:
react
flask
javascript
css
html
json
rest
postman
heroku
AI/ML Tools:
pytorch
numpy
tensorflow
jupyter notebook
AI/ML Tech:
fl
cnn
rnn
gan
svm
rl
Project Management:
agile/scrum
jira
azure devops
trello
Development Tools:
Git
Github
GitLab
vs code
visual studio
tfs
Languages:
English
Cantonese
Mandarin