Hi, I'm Grace.
I studied Computer Science at Western University.
Right now I’m:
- Working in Azure Data at Microsoft
- Writing on my blog
- Serving on the Community Engagement Committee for the upcoming Supercomputing Conference (SC).
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 Intern
Datadog
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
Software Engineer Intern
Ontario Teachers Pension Plan
OTPP
Sep 2023 - Dec 2023
Software Engineer Intern
GoDaddy
May 2023 - Aug 2023
Program Manager Intern
Microsoft
Sep 2022 - Apr 2023
BI Engineer Intern
Scotiabank
May 2022 - Aug 2022
Data Analyst Intern
Loblaw
May 2021 - Aug 2021
- 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+.
2019 - 2024
Dec 2024
Over 500+ students mentored
Over 580+ students mentored in 1-1 & group settings through Youth180 Initiatives & Programs.
Read moreMay 2022
Over 2M+ students reached through resources & content.
Reaching 6K+ followers & 2M impressions on content sharing career, education & leadership opportunities + advice for students.
Read more- 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.
Nov 2014 - May 2022
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.
Read moreEducation
Master of Science, Computer Science
GT
Master of Science, Business Management
UIUC
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
UWO
Individual Coursework
UCM
High School
International Baccalaureate Program
Projects
Personalized discovery engine for finding curated books, movies, and music recommendations.
UNESCO Research Pt.2
2024
Followup research publication to understand youth realities and advance concrete solutions.
C-Horse Language
2023
A custom programming language designed for children, featuring 'Recipe' based functions and simple syntax.
Strategic Product Review Document (PRD) detailing research-driven methods to improve user engagement for GCP.
Deployed a deep learning model with team to improve earthquake detection and authored a research paper for RBC's AI research institute.
Robota | 3rd Overall
2022
A dedicated job-matching platform designed to assist displaced civilians in finding immediate work opportunities.
Mobile interpretation app designed for the visually and hearing impaired using real-time TensorFlow analysis.
Mental health tracker that identifies emotional patterns and provides actionable wellness tips.
A music collaboration platform utilizing WebRTC for real-time interaction and CockroachDB for resilient data storage.
Exploring the metaverse through a specialized concert platform built on the DeSo protocol.
A mental health support chatbot.
An interview prep site empowering marginalized communities through AI-driven feedback and accessibility features.
An assistive technology app integrating OpenCV and eye-tracking to empower users with limited mobility.
Live financial analysis dashboard providing real-time insights and data visualization for crypto trends.
UNESCO Research Pt.1
2022
International research publication informing youth-focused policy and post-COVID recovery solutions for UNESCO.
Service-matching platform connecting users with local non-profits via location and category filtering.
MLH Prep Fellowship
2022
Weather application and other features built with team.
Mobile application improving access to breast cancer preventive care specifically for women of color.
A dual-purpose iOS platform routing users to local businesses while offering sustainability tools for entrepreneurs.
Developed the website for my non-profit organization dedicated to youth empowerment and community resources.
Achievements
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!