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Masters of Science, Geography

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada

• Perceptual support systems for vehicles in challenging environments: Can we enhance human capability by combining live sensor data with extended reality interfaces?

Bachelors of Science, Biological Sciences

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada

• Specialization in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation

Certificate, Geographic Information Science

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada

3D Mapping System Research Assistant

Spatial Interface Research Lab, Simon Fraser University

• Applied and received the $75,000 Mitacs Accelerate in partnership with KXI Wildertec
• Conducted literature review of existing LiDAR technologies used in self-driving vehicles and surveying
• Developed custom 3D Mapping System with ROS (Robot Operating System) with RTABMap software, integrating 3D LiDAR, stereo depth cameras, IMUs, and GPS.
• Prototyped system for visualizing live 3D LiDAR sensor streams in Virtual Reality using the Unity game engine

Spatial Data Research Assistant

Dulvy Lab, Simon Fraser University

• Created publication-ready spatial data figures and maps with ArcGIS and R, with Adobe Illustrator used for finishing work
• Reviewed literature on spatial data trends of shark, ray, and chimera species distribution
• Conducted statistical analyses on spatial data using R, with sf and tidyverse packages
• Developed interactive web applications for exploring spatial data using Shiny and Leaflet R packages

Flood Visualization Research Assistant

Spatial Interface Research Lab, Simon Fraser University

• Applied and received the $15,000 Mitacs Accelerate grant to fund position with Simon Fraser University
• Conducted literature review of existing flood models and visualization methods
• Developed workflow for automation of simplified flood models and 3D visualization of flood impacts
• Supervised by Dr. Nicholas Hedley, Associate Professor

Co-founder

Above Atlantis Consulting Inc.

• Founded Above Atlantis to address the inaccessibility of flood risk information to Canadian communities
• Conducted over 100 informational interviews with professionals and stakeholders in flood mitigation industry
• Secured over $55,000 in funding through Mitacs and Career Ready grants
• Finalist at the Aquahacking BC 2020 competition, received $10,000 prize

Marine Spatial Planning Assistant

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

• Conducted literature review of existing Marine Spatial Plans (MSP) for application on Pacific coast
• Analyzed and visualized fisheries data for inclusion into MSP Web Atlas using ArcGIS and Python
• Built Stakeholder Engagement Tracking application using Microsoft Power Apps

• SFU Graduate Fellowship ($7,000)
• Three Minute Thesis Finalist Prize ($150)

• Mitacs Accelerate Grant ($75,000)

• BC Nature Rene Savenye Scholarship ($2,000)
• Nature Vancouver Hugh Hamilton Scholarship ($5,000)

• Mitacs eAccelerate Grant ($45,000)
• Mitacs-Innovate BC Program Prize ($3,750)
• BC Aquahacking Challenge Finalist Prize ($10,000)

• Rising Youth Community Project Grant ($3,000)

• SFU International Baccalaureate Excellence Entrance Award ($7,500)
• BC Achievement Scholarship ($1,250)