Hi, I'm Grace.

I studied Computer Science at Western University.

Right now I’m:

About Me

Recognized as a Top 50 MLH Hacker, I’ve earned 14+ hackathon awards across 20+ events for creating innovative, user-centered solutions. As a GitHub Campus Expert and Google Developer Student Club Lead, I grew communities of over 1,000 members, mentoring students to turn ideas into shipped projects. I’ve contributed 1,400+ volunteer hours to 20+ organizations, using technology to drive social impact. I’m motivated by solving meaningful problems and helping others grow along the way.

Experience

Product Manager - Microsoft
Dec 2024 - Present
  • Azure Data, Power BI.
Feb 2026

Power BI Desktop Installers

Driving Power BI Desktop Installer Strategy & Rollout.

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Jan 2026

Power BI MCP Workflow & Scenario Testing

Testing out Power BI MCP Server (Preview) Workflows with sample data to support enterprise scenarios.

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Dec 2025

Excel Experience Modernization

Supporting Get data from Excel in Power BI experience.

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Nov 2025

TMDL Visual Studio Code Extension (Generally Available)

Bringing modern code experiences to semantic modeling, enabling scalable development with the efficiency, flexibility, and AI-powered workflows that data teams expect.

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Nov 2025

Grace Hopper Conference Speaker: Power BI, Copilot and Fabric

Presented workshop with over 200+ attendees.

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Aug 2025

Fabric Data Pipelines integration in Power BI

Launched Fabric Data Pipelines integration in Power BI.

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June 2025

Power BI Creator Benchmark Research Study

Collaborating with UXR to measure workflow efficiency and Power BI platform performance.

May 2025

Intern Cohort Leader

Led 20 interns through onboarding and hosting events with the Microsoft intern community.

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Feb 2025

Power BI Gartner Submission Review

Reviewed Power BI Gartner Submission.

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Product Manager Intern - Microsoft
May 2024 - Aug 2024
  • Azure Data, Power BI.
July 2024

Viewing Mode

Driving Viewing Mode in the Power BI Service.

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Product Manager Intern - Datadog
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
  • Large Language Model and Machine Learning Observability.
  • Graphing and Data Visualization + Search Experiences.
April 2024

ML/LLM Observability

Driving the embedding visualization feature within LLM Observability, enabling users to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of your LLM applications.

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April 2024

Natural Language Queries

Driving the product strategy (ideation, brainstorming, prototyping) for Natural Language Search & Querying experiences across engineering & product.

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Software Engineer Intern - Ontario Teachers Pension Plan
Sep 2023 - Dec 2023
  • Enterprise Architecture and Emerging Technologies.
Dec 2023

Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)

Developed full-stack applications using Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel, Python.

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Software Engineer Intern - GoDaddy
May 2023 - Aug 2023
  • Domain Name Auctions UI.
Aug 2023

Domain Name Auctions

Shipped features in the Domain Name Auctions UI.

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Business Program Manager Intern - Microsoft
Sep 2022 - Apr 2023
  • Finance & Compliance.
Business Intelligence Engineer Intern - Scotiabank
May 2022 - Aug 2022
  • Trade Operations.
Data Analyst Intern - Loblaw
May 2021 - Aug 2021
  • Specialty Health Network.
Researcher - UNESCO
2020 - 2022
  • Media Information & Technology.
2024

Insights from the Youth as Researchers Initiative

Co-author on UNESCO publication: Insights from the Youth as Researchers Initiative.

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2022

Youth as researchers Global Policy Brief

Co-author on UNESCO Global Policy Brief.

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Founder, Executive Director - Youth180°
2019 - 2024
  • Founded and led a youth-focused nonprofit empowering young people from diverse backgrounds to pursue leadership, extracurricular, and experiential learning opportunities.
    • Youth180 has supported 580+ youth and early-career individuals through 1-to-1 mentorship and group programming, with digital resources reaching over 2M+.
Dec 2024

Over 500+ students mentored

Over 580+ students mentored in 1-1 & group settings through Youth180 Initiatives & Programs.

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May 2022

Over 2M+ students reached through resources & content.

Reaching 6K+ followers & 2M impressions on content sharing career, education & leadership opportunities + advice for students.

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Business Operations Manager - Local Business
Nov 2014 - May 2022
  • Led operations for a multi-service business (dry cleaning, tailoring, laundromat), generating consistent six-figure annual revenue.
  • Oversaw customer experience, production workflows, equipment reliability, and facilities to drive efficiency and profitability.
  • Built lasting relationships with thousands of customers, strengthened the business website to improve engagement, and provided hands-on operational support including equipment maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and costs.
  • Worked closely with staff to optimize workflows and maintain service standards during peak demand.
May 2019

Social Impact

Founded and led a community outreach initiative that collected and redistributed thousands of pounds of blankets and secondhand clothing to individuals in need.

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Education

Master of Science, Computer Science
Georgia Institute Of Technology
  • Graduate Coursework in: Human Computer Interaction, AI Ethics, AI, Educational Technology, Data Analytics & Security
Master of Science, Business Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Graduate Coursework in: Corporate Business Strategy, Leadership & Teams
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Western University
  • Deans Honor List
    • Relevant Coursework: Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Networks, Databases, Data Structures & Algorithms, Software Tools & Systems Programming, Unstructured Data, Data Science, Statistics, Object Oriented Design & Analysis, Computer Organization and Architecture, Applied Math, Discrete Math, Project Management, Professional Writing, Accounting & Finance
  • Leadership: Lead - Google Developer Student Club, President - Women in Computer Science Committee, GitHub Campus Expert, Tableau Ambassador and Meal Exchange Ambasador.
  • Extracurriculars: HackWestern Workshop Organizer x3, Ivey Product Society Fellowship, Western Founders Network, Pre-Business Students Network, Women in Tech Society and Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador.
Individual Coursework
University of Central Missouri & Dale Carnegie Training
  • Relevant Coursework: Leadership, Management, Communications, Marketing
High School
International Baccalaureate Program
  • Activities and societies: Lieutenant Governor’s Community Award - most volunteer hours (1400+ hrs across 20+ community organizations) out of graduating class of 250+ students.
    • President: Eco Club, Social Impact Club, Best Buddies and Art Club
  • Member: Volleyball, Basketball and Badminton Team

Projects

RippleChat | Google Software Product Sprint
HTML/CSS Javascript Google Cloud Dialogflow
RippleChat | Google Software Product Sprint
Our team built a mental health support chatbot website.
Demo
Robota | 3rd Overall
Figma Product Management UI/UX
Robota | 3rd Overall
Our team built a job-matching platform for displaced civilians.
Demo
Musio | WaffleHacks Best Art & Music
React.js Node.js Express WebRTC CockroachDB
Musio | WaffleHacks Best Art & Music
Our team built a music collaboration platform.
Demo
Eye Assist | SheHacks Architect Better Future Award
Flutter OpenCV Computer Vision UI/UX
Eye Assist | SheHacks Architect Better Future Award
Our team built an assistive technology app integrating OpenCV and eye tracker features.
Demo
Google Cloud Skillsboost Product Review
Product Management User Research Google Cloud
Google Cloud Skillsboost Product Review
I crafted a Product Review Document for improving Google Cloud Skillsboost user engagement and retention.
Blog
Deep Learning Project | RBC Borealis AI
TensorFlow PyTorch Azure Nvidia Keras
Deep Learning Project | RBC Borealis AI
Our team deployed a deep learning model to improve earthquake detection and authored a research paper.
Blog
Care Connect | Best Accessibility Hack
PostgreSQL Express React Node.js
Care Connect | Best Accessibility Hack
Our team built a website that connects users with non-profits and allows user to filter by location, and service.
Demo
Cryptogal | Best Finance Hack
HTML/CSS/JS Python Pandas APIs
Cryptogal | Best Finance Hack
Our team created a live financial analysis dashboard.
Demo
F3stival | Best Domain Name
HTML/CSS/JS DeSo Protocol Gather React
F3stival | Best Domain Name
Our team created a project to conduct concerts in the metaverse.
Demo
Futerview | 3rd Overall & Best Use of Assembly API
HTML/CSS/JS APIs React
Futerview | 3rd Overall & Best Use of Assembly API
Our team created a site to empower marginalized communities through accessible interview prep.
Demo
Moodji | Best Domain Name
Dart Ruby HTML
Moodji | Best Domain Name
Improving Mental Health by empowering individuals to identify emotional patterns and receive mental health tips.
Demo
PinkRibbons | Girls in Tech
Java APIs
PinkRibbons | Girls in Tech
A mobile application that supports breast cancer preventive care and makes it more accessible for women of color.
Demo
SpeechAssist | 2nd Place Overall
HTML/CSS Flutter Tensorflow APIs
SpeechAssist | 2nd Place Overall
Our team created an interpretation app for the visually/hearing impaired.
Demo
Northstar | Hack it together
HTML/CSS/JS Google Cloud React APIs
Northstar | Hack it together
Our team created a site to to help you find your favorite books, movies and music.
Demo
MLH Software Engineering Project
Ruby Jekyll React APIs
MLH Software Engineering Project
Developed portfolio website using Ruby's Jekyll and Netlify for continuous deployment. Built static React app using Open Weather API focusing on UI improvements.
Demo
UNESCO Research Pt.1
Python Data Analysis User Experience Research Public Speaking
UNESCO Research Pt.1
This publication presents findings and recommendations aimed to inform youth-focused policy in the framework of post-COVID recovery.
UNESCO Publication 1
UNESCO Research Pt.2
Python Data Analysis User Experience Research Public Speaking
UNESCO Research Pt.2
Followup research publication to understand youth realities and advance concrete solutions.
UNESCO Publication 2

Achievements

MLH Top 50 Hacker, 14x Hackathon Finalist
Selected out of 150,000 Major League Hacking (MLH) hackers for technical projects and community impact.
Public Speaking
Speaker at Grace Hopper Conference (GHC) 2025 & 2023, Major League Hacking (MLH) HackCon 2024 - "How to Build a Campus Community", HackWestern (3 times), Maple Hacks (2023), Ivey Hacks (2023) - "Intro to Cloud Computing"
Google Developer Student Club Lead & Advisor
Led technical community of 500+, organized 10+ events on Machine Learning, Cloud, Flutter, and Web Development.
Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers
Recognized as 1 of 15 students from the province for outstanding volunteerism and community impact.
Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award
Awarded to the graduating student (Top 1/250) with exceptional community impact. Completed 1,400+ volunteer hours across 20+ community organizations.
Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award
Recognized as 1 of 2 students from the province with exceptional contributions to cultural and natural heritage conservation.
Business
Ontario Summer Company Business Entrepreneur, RBC Social Impact Catalyst Program, Top 40 Youth Impact Challenge Finalist, MNP Future Leader Finalist, Breaking Ground Top 8/95 for presenting solution for climate action and sustainable cities, WE Charity Innovator - Plastic Free Fund Recipient, DECA Regional Finalist.
Technical Conferences & Events
ICML, Defcon, WiCys, GitHub Universe, Google IO, Research @ Google NYC, Nvidia AI Summit.
Driving Social Change Through Youth Advocacy
Met with the city's mayor, and current provincial lead to discuss the Climate Action Plan. Was a Girls Belong Here Ambassador with Plan International Canada.
National Non-Profit Founder
Founded a global educational non-profit empowering 7K+ youth from diverse backgrounds to pursue leadership, extracurriculars, and experiential learning opportunities. Created website, blog and social media posts reaching 2M youth on social media platforms sharing advice for youth to succeed in their leadership, career and academic pursuits.
Social Impact Initiatives
Lead various intiatives, including sending care packages to YWCA Agvvik in Nunavut, Food Bank and Clothing Donation programs.
Scholarship
Google, Bank of Canada, RSM, Scotiabank, York University Alumni Award of Distinction, and Loran Semi-finalist.
Mentor
Led over 500 mentorship sessions with Codepath, Taro(YC S22), Technovation/WTM, AnitaB. Mentor at Hack the North (Waterloo), Tree Hacks & Code in Place (Stanford), HackWestern.
Arts/Music
City choir (6 years), completed Royal Conservatory of Music RCM Levels 1-10, intermediate theory, played piano for 10 yrs - performed infront of highschool of 1000+ ppl.
Sports
Basketball, volleyball and badminton teams. I also like running, pickleball and tennis!