• Proficient in Visual Basic and has some experience with Visual Basic .NET. Currently enrolled in Digital Computing , seeking to further knowledge in C/C++, as well as PLC programming, with a keen interest in robotics-related implementations
  
• Working knowledge of PHP, MySQL, and HTML - programmed a content management system (www.rhslink.net) that benefited three teachers and over 350 students in local high school (and still expanding), and led to the receiving of the school's Outstanding Service Award.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and over four years of experience with 3D Studio MAX modeling and animation. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and solid foundation in freehand sketching, all leading to the founding of the Steveston 3D Animation club.
• Experience with digital video editing using Adobe Premiere and AfterEffects compositing package, with a keen interest in integrating computer generated and live action footage, leading to the participation in the 2004 24-Hour Film Contest in Vancouver, BC.
• Solid communication skills: proficient in English and fluent in Mandarin. Able to communicate effectively in both, partly as a result of over 150 hours of volunteer service at the Vancouver Science World, serving as an exhibit interpreter explaining complex scientific concepts to young and old alike.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, keyboarding: 70 wpm
• Experience in assembling computers and PC troubleshooting, became the high school's hardware and software technician in an unofficial capacity
  
• Enthusiastic team leader, but also able to work independently when called upon - seen in the 24-Hour Film Contest leading a team of 7 others in fundraising, casting, writing, shooting, and final editing of the product
  

EDUCATION

• Candidate for Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Honours Mechatronics Engineering, Co-operative Program, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, September 2004 - Present
• Received Dogwood High School Diploma at Richmond Secondary School, Richmond, BC, 2004
• Member and core programmer of the RHS Web Team, 2003-2004
• Part of the International Baccalaureate Programme at Richmond Secondary School, achieving a score of 36
• Received International Baccalaureate Diploma, 2004
  
• Attended Steveston Secondary School in Richmond, BC, September 1999 - June 2002
• Leader and founder of the 3D Animation Club, 1999-2002
• Part of an enriched program "Spectrum", 1999-2002

• Received the Pascal and Cayley Math Contest medals for top score in school, March 2000, 2001
  
• Received certificate of recognition for achieving top 25% score for Fermat Math Contest, March 2002
• Recipient of the Steveston Secondary Drafting award for three consecutive years, 1999, 2000, and 2001
• Recipient of Outstanding Service Award for technical contributions to the school Web Team, 2004
  

WORK HISTORY

Tutor - English and Mathematics	Self-employed, Richmond, BC	Jun/2004 - Aug/2004
Lead Programmer - RHSLink (Volunteer)	Richmond Secondary School, Richmond, BC	Jan/2003 - June/2004
Exhibit Interpreter (Volunteer)	Science World, Vancouver, BC	Sept/2003 - May/2004

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

• Member, Richmond High Web Team, Richmond, BC, Sep/2003 - Jun/2004
• Core programmer for the RHSLink project (see Major Achievements)
  
• Exhibit Interpreter, Science World, Richmond, BC, Sep/2002-Apr/2004 (see Major Achievements)
  
• Founder, Steveston 3D Animation Club, Richmond, BC, Sep/1999 - Jun/2002
• Other activities/hobbies: Programming, 3D Animation, Robotics, Automotives, Film, Writing, Cycling, and Swimming, to name the major ones.