Undergrad Research Assistant,
Institute for Quantum Computing,
University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics, Waterloo, ON, April 2013 - Aug. 2014
- Analyzed the complexity of quantum circuit placement, providing explanations
and intuition for the challenges arising in finding efficient algorithmic solutions. Supervisor:
Michele Mosca
- Designed and coded an algorithm that solved a discrete optimization problem that
arose in quantum optics, resulting in a
published paper.
Supervisor: Agata Branczyk
- Independently worked on problems posed during weekly meetings, following through with
strategies and suggestions offered by coworkers and supervisors
- Presented results and conclusions of research in comprehensible language during meetings,
providing necessary background education when needed
Tester and Programmer, Acronym Software, Waterloo, ON, Sept. 2009 - Dec. 2009
- Improved code efficiency by developing unit library in C++ to automatically handle unit conversions, reduction, and analysis
- Performed a comparison analysis between US and UK load equations, allowing for code reusability when porting from US to UK standards
Private Math Tutor, September 2008 - Present
- Experience with ages ranging from elementary to university, primarily high school
- Employ a variety of proven-effective educational techniques, such as "guided discovery" used by JUMP Math,
and others discussed in Polya's "How to Solve It"
Residence Technician, St. Jerome's University Residence, Waterloo, ON, Jan. 2009 - April 2010
- Provided troubleshooting for network and viral issues for students living in residence
- Ensured a secure environment before adding computers to network
Usher and Concessions Server, UW Theatre Centre, Waterloo, ON, May 2009 - Aug. 2014
- Calculated tallies mentally due to lack of electronic till
- Regularly balanced till accurately as a concessions server
- Handled lines quickly and politely under stress during high volume influxes