Hello, I'm Amber 👩🏽‍💻

EDUCATION 🎓

TECHNICAL SKILLS 💻

Web: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS

Tools: JIRA, TestRail, Visual Studio, Android Studio, Git

Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SDLC

WORK EXPERIENCE 👩🏽‍💻

Software Test Student
BlackBerry

• Led the role of a Scrum Master to a team of 10 twice a week.
• Located, analyzed, and documented errors and bugs during manual and backend testing of applications on iOS and Android.
• Collaborated with software developers performing regression testing and suggesting ways to improve test builds.
• Designed manual test cases for BlackBerry’s security application.
• Presented/demoed to a team of 30+ including UX designers, directors, product managers and project leads in an Agile/Scrum environment.

PROJECTS 🖥️

PseudoTrade
Course Group Project. Developed an android mobile application that allows users to invest in a simulated stock market to learn about trading and stocks without the risk of losing “real” money.
Technologies: Java, XML, Android Studio, AVB, Firebase

Reddit Bot
Developed a bot inspired by my favorite show ever, The Office. This bot will search through comments of the 25 most recent posts on the subreddit "RedditWritesTheOffice" and finds the words "Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica". Once found, it will reply with an image of Dwight Shrute.
Technologies: Python, Visual Studio

Personal Resume Website

Welcome to my project! This webpage was my first experience with web development and has allowed me to deepen my web-dev skills.
Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Visual Studio

cShoe

This was developed during my first ever hackathon, StartHacks. This project was inspired to help the visually impaired navigate with use of a shoe instead of a cane. We used ultrasound sensors. Check out our prototype!
Technologies: C/C++, Arduino

EXTRACURRICULARS 🏐

Social Media Executive | Laurier Robotics

• Responsible for Laurier Robotics social media platforms.
• Created content for social media platforms.
• Consistently engaged with followers and informed members of upcoming updates and events.

Media Director | BlackBerry Student Social Committee

• Collaborated with team members on the BlackBerry Student Social Committee to organize virtual student events during the term.
• Successfully planned and hosted a virtual trivia themed event for BlackBerry co-op students across Canada and America.
• Communicated and updated co-op students about upcoming events via email.
• Demonstrated excellent time management and multitasking abilities while maintaining the responsibilities of a full-time co-op student.

Campus Coordinator | Good2Talk

• Acted as a resource to students on behalf of Good2Talk by providing general information, making referrals to our helpline, directional support and answering questions.
• Successfully ran a booth at Laurier visited by 85+ students.
• Planned and participated in special events and outreach activities.
• Connected and colloborated with students, staff, and faculty, one-on-one to provide additional assistance or resources.
• Attended meetings, professional development, workshops, and social events.
• Documented reports to the Good2Talk staff on a monthly basis.

Orientation Leader | Laurier Students Union

• Lead a group of first-year students during the first week of university.
• Remained in contact with students and help provide with guidance and advice.

Volleyball & Dodgeball Intramurals | Wilfrid Laurier University

• Over the course of the past few semesters, I've played on teams for Laurier International, Orientation Team and a team with my friends (We called ourselves Set Theory because we LOVE math and puns).

Sociocultural Exploration Program | Laurier International

• Attended events every week and learnt about different cultures and experiences through other international students. Fun Fact: I'm an international student!