Hi, I'm Calix.












I'm a student studying Computer Science at the University of Waterloo.










👀 About Me

Based in Toronto, I'm a developer with a focus on pragmatism, creativity, and Artificial Intelligence. Currently, I work as a java developer for Propel Holdings. Propel is a microloan institution based in the USA that provides underserved communities with financial services. I'm helping Propel expand their reach to Canada and improving their platforms as I go!

I'm in my 3rd year of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, specializing in AI and minoring in Combinatorics & Optimization!

I chose to pursue Computer Science because it allows me to develop a foundational understanding of computers as well as create solutions on a large scale. I am specializing in AI as I believe in creating programs that can create, and I chose to minor in CO so I can successfully integrate these ideas into the business world.

Outside of school and work, I love to rock climb! Rock climbing is something I picked up over quarantine, and it's a great way to socialize and improve my physical and mental strength. If you're ever in Toronto/Waterloo and want to climb, hit me up!

I recently started bouldering outdoors as well. I've only been to the Crag Next Door in Burglington, but I plan to hit Niagara Glen, Tobermory, and Fog Town in Milton soon.

I have a lovely 4 year old golden retriever named Russell. We've recently switched him to raw food, so maybe I'll keep some updates on that here.

Continue scrolling to learn more about me!






💻 Work History

Propel Holdings - Java Developer

- Maintaining and upgrading Propel's 6 flagship services in Java and React
- Collaborating on updating API's, database queries, and microservices

SS&C - Full Stack Developer

- Updated mock mainframe built in Java, bringing it to modern standards
- Automated testing and scanning of super servers, reducing work spent by over 200%
- Generated accessible front-end modular components
- Collaborated on client faced features, built in Angular and Spring
- Maintained back end development of one of SS&C's flagship products using relevant technologies

STONKAM - Product Lead

- Represented Stonkam (AI vehicle cameras) in Las Vegas at CES 2022, CES 2023 and ISC West 2022, the world's largest technology and security conventions
- Managed software algorithms involving facial recognition and machine learning
- Managed hardware resources like radar and wireless receivers
- Dynamic interpersonal skills lead to high client engagement and over 80% conversion rate

Veriday - Software Developer

- Coded and improved on front and back end of banking platform used by BMO, CIBC, RBC and other banks
- Developed a full-stack platform that automates report generation and database queries on client request
- Implemented a Python script that automates .xlsx concatenation, increasing overall efficiency by ~15%
- Collaborated with other disciplines across engineering, UX, and Product to ensure platform operated flawlessly
- Developed, documented and maintained functional test artifacts like data validation, harness scripts and automated scripts

Junior Hub - Lead Full Stack Developer

- Built a website from ground up using relevant front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JS)
- Led the development of PHP/API functionalities leading to 35% increased conversion
- Managed a small team of developers to improve UI and performance on the front-end
- Led weekly project development meetings with HQ to discuss budget and goals











🏫 Education

Bachelor's of Computer Science: University of Waterloo

Specialization: Artificial Intelligence
Minor: Combinatorics and Optimization
Anticipated 2025

Relevant Coursework:
Object-Oriented Software Development, Data Structures and Data Management, Foundations of Sequential Programs, Algorithms

International Baccalaureate Graduate 2020

🦾 Skills

Programming Languages:
Python, Java, JavaScript, Typescript, Objective-C/C++, Bash, HTML/CSS, R, PHP

Technologies:
Git, Linux, React, Node.js, Angular, Spring, Vue.js,Three.js, MongoDB, Express, SQL, Rest API,GraphQL, Junit, Mockito, PostMan, Microsoft Office,Pandas, SEO, Google Ads

Spoken Languages:
English, French, Chinese



👩🏽‍🚀 Projects

CSV Extraction Tool

Wrote 2 iterations of a Python script:
- The first looks for all instances of excel files with the same names in the given directories, and concatenates them into their respective .xlsx files, one for each unique file name
- The second concatenates them into one .xlsx, separated by workbooks

Blockchain FlappyBird

Working with Toronto based start up Cradle to host a modified game of Flappy Bird that integrates their blockchain wallet technology and NFT minting

JuniorHub Site

Developed a website for a start up childcare centre in Toronto

This Site!

This website was independently built and hosted using Three.js over about a week

‼️ Coming Soon

Quant Analysis Script

Writing a Python script that finds and returns various summary values over 100,000+ cells of information. Useful for quant analysis

Discord Bots

Currently working on a music bot that can join and leave voice calls and play music through text commands

Parity

Starting a full-stack project called Parity that quizzes users on the perceived parity of common objects. Results can be used for demographic analysis

For a full list of projects, please visit my GitHub

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