LAUREN CHAE

Business & Computer Science Double Degree New Grad | hahyoung99@hotmail.com

ABOUT

Hello World! I'm Lauren Chae, a diligent double degree new grad with a passion for innovative technologies. As a continuous learner, I enjoy constantly exploring my curiosities through the abundant resources available online and events such as hackathons. As a believer in the power of technology, I aspire to use that power for good to dominate global issues and bring people together.

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EDUCATION

Wilfrid Laurier University
September 2017-Present, Class of 2022

Double Degree: Honours Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Concentration & Honours Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Big Data Systems Concentration


CORE SKILLS

Technical Skills

Languages:

  • Python
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS

    Tools & Environments:

  • Visual Studio
  • Eclipse
  • Jupyter Notebook
  • Microsoft Office
  • Jira
  • Trello

    • Soft Skills

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Public Speaking


    • WORK EXPERIENCE

    Computer Science Teaching Assistant
    Wilfrid Laurier University

  • Provide assistance to professors in 3 courses: Introduction to Programming (Python), Windows Application Programming (VBA), & Data Structures I (Python).
  • Managing weekly labs by providing over 60 students with assistance and effective feedback
  • Nominated for the 2021 Laurier Student Teaching Award of Excellence

    • SEPTEMBER 2020 - PRESENT
    WATERLOO, ONTARIO, CANADA

    Innovation Developer
    Sun Life

  • Worked on an agile innovation team of 10 often in collaboration with other teams
  • Continuously curated creative ideas through a research, design, and build process while leveraging Microsoft Office and AdobeXD skills, to be presented for stakeholder feedback and approval
  • Increased accessibility by transferring a mobile app feature that utilizes customer data to allow clients to view drug and coverage information onto the voice platform using Alexa Voice Development

    • MAY 2021 - AUGUST 2021
    TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

    Retail Salesperson
    Gap Inc.

  • Assisted customers from the store floor to cash to the fitting rooms to help them find their fit.
  • Thrived in a busy retail environment under pressure by managing customer needs and store cleanliness

    • AUGUST 2019 - AUGUST 2020
    WATERLOO, ONTARIO, CANADA

    Frontline Staff
    Wilf's Restaurant & Bar

  • Sat and served guests strategically through meaningful customer connections
  • Provided efficient accommodation and informative responses to customer inquiries
  • Worked well under pressure during rush hours

    • SEPTEMBER 2018 - MARCH 2019
    WATERLOO, ONTARIO, CANADA

    Deli Department
    Vincenzo's

  • Provided premium hospitality in a timely manner
  • Balanced the caution and precision required to operate dangerous equipment with the patience of customers to obtain ideal results
  • Learned how to work smart under pressure of the constantly popular deli

    • MAY 2016 - JUNE 2017
    WATERLOO, ONTARIO, CANADA


    PROJECTS

    VirtuShop | October 2020
    TheGoldenHack

    VirtuShop is a mobile AR personal shopping app idea that brings the shopping home to you. Designed, researched, and pitched for a hackathon hosted by Wilfrid Laurier University. The app wireframe and website are included as part of the pitch presentation.

    Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AdobeXD, Google Slides

    Personal Website | January 2021
    Personal Project

    Welcome to my latest project - this website has given me exposure to web development and has broadened my web-dev abilities.

    Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Sublime Text, Visual Studio

    R3 | September 2019 - December 2019
    Software Engineering Project

    My team developed an arctic themed iOS mobile game similar to Subway Surfer (endless runner) for a software engineering course group project. This simple game was created and designed as a fun way to raise awareness of climate change.

    Skills: C#, Unity, XCode

    Sudoku Solver | September 2019 - December 2019
    Artificial Intelligence Assignment

    For our course, our team modeled Sudoku as a CSP (constraint satisfaction problem). We use an AC-3 algorithm to solve any arbitrary puzzle - if AC-3 cannot be used, it applies backtracking search algorithm to finish.

    Skills: Java, Eclipse

    Path Planning | September 2019 - December 2019
    Artificial Intelligence Project

    For our course project, our team implemented the A* algorithm to solve a path planning problem. The given problem proposes a museum room controlled by N robots - at a certain time, all robots must rendezvous to a given point using the shortest path while avoiding known obstacle locations in the room.

    Skills: Java, Eclipse


    EXTRACURRICULARS

    General Member & Mentor | Laurier Women in Computer Science
    September 2020 - April 2021

  • Member and mentor of a supportive community for women studying computer science at Laurier, providing game nights, networking, and panel opportunities
  • The mission is to increase the presence and impact of women in computer science - I contribute to this goal by providing support, advice, and guidance as a mentor in this community

    • Orientation Week Icebreaker and Team Social Media Director | Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union
    September 2019 - April 2020

  • Worked on a team with over 90 volunteers to aid in the transition to university life via provision of guidance and support
  • Directed team social media platforms and creative content creation to connect, inform, and promote Orientation details to students

    • House Council Chair | Laurier Off Campus University Students (LOCUS) and Waterloo Residence Council (WRC)
    September 2017 - April 2018

  • Directed a council that throws events for first years in LOCUS
  • Represented LOCUS on the WRC, a council that plans events for the entire first year population
  • Developed agendas and led weekly meetings
  • Pitched, delegated, and maanged all events
  • Worked with council members, event sponsors, and more
  • Main event - Mosino: a casino night themed charity event to raise funds for Movember

    • Rugby | Highschool & County Teams
    September 2015 - June 2017

  • Co-captain, 'Rookie of the Year' and 'MVP' awards
  • Deepened teamwork, leadership, and communication skills from the intense sport that is rugby