Software Developer at Harbourside Engineering Consultants

2024 - Present

• Extracting and transforming data from Excel spreadsheets to create and manage a comprehensive database.
• Developing an application using Python and JavaScript to provide interactive graphic visualizations of the data.
• Designing the application’s functionality and user interface, performing duties similar to a Business Analyst.
• Composing detailed reports outlining recommendations and designs, ensuring clarity and actionable insights for stakeholders.

Junior Software Developer at ThinkingBig

2024 (internship)

• Developed proficiency in full stack development with Angular and ASP.NET, showcased adeptness in crafting responsive user interfaces, managed user inputs effectively, and seamlessly integrated with backend APIs. Utilized this expertise to ensure optimal performance and robust functionality across all aspects of web application development.
• Utilized Playwright and Selenium for rigorous end-to-end testing, guaranteeing the robustness and functionality of web applications. Additionally, delved into JUnit testing for back-end code, proactively identified and addressed potential issues early in the development lifecycle to maintain superior code quality.
• Effectively managed the codebase through GitLab for streamlined version control, implemented collaborative development workflows, strategic branching strategies, and conducted thorough code reviews to facilitate seamless project collaboration.
• Exhibited a strong aptitude for independent learning, actively explored advanced technologies such as MediatR, Nuke, and Transloco, and adeptly applied them to project requirements, showcasing a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Deputy Warden, Jeollabuk-do and Jeollanam-do at Canadian Embassy

2022 - 2024

• Helped provide a robust communications network, enabling the Canadian Embassy to disseminate vital information and guidance on safety precautions and evacuation measures.
• Assisted in communication efforts with over 175 Canadian families and their 60 dependents across two provinces in South Korea.
• Served as a key point of contact, fostering effective communication between the embassy and Canadian citizens residing in the region.

Owner / Operator at Charlottetown English Academy

2014 - 2024

• Founded and established a thriving business, crafting a distinctive brand centered around personal strengths, skills, and abilities.
• Successfully managed and sustained a profitable business in a highly competitive environment, consistently achieving profitability from inception. Notably, increased enrollment and profits by approximately 40% within the first year.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive curricula for seven or more classes, catering to diverse levels and abilities. Oversaw the homework program, assessments, and feedback management.
• Orchestrated successful advertising campaigns resulting in a remarkable 55% increase in enrollment.
• Assumed responsibility for day-to-day operations, including bookkeeping, budget management, and oversight of reward programs.
• Created and launched a user-friendly website (www.charlottetownenglish.com) for students, parents, and prospective customers, enhancing accessibility and communication.

Associate Professor at JeonJu University

2021 - 2024

Foreign Professor at JeonJu University

2009 - 2021

English Instructor at JeonJu University

2008 - 2009

• Oversaw, organized, and maintained a minimum of five classes, each with an enrollment ranging from 20 to 50 students.
• Actively contributed to multiple committees focused on enhancing departmental curriculum, testing methodologies, and peer review processes.
• Served as a long-term professor in the Intensive English Teacher Training Program (IETTP), playing a key role in its development and implementation. Notably, the program consistently demonstrated English proficiency improvement among students, as measured by IELTS.
• Was recognized for exceptional performance by consistently earning high rankings from students in both the liberal arts department and the IETTP.
• Instructed diverse English courses covering speaking, reading, writing, listening, and presentation skills to a broad spectrum of students.

English Teacher at Little English School

2004 - 2008

• Taught English to a diverse range of students, spanning from kindergarten to adults.
• Was proficient in crafting and implementing tailored lesson plans and engaging activities catering to varying levels of learners.

QC Analyst at Pharmascience Inc.

2002 - 2004

• Managed the qualifications, calibrations, and maintenance of numerous lab instruments.
• Conducted training for analysts on various instruments and SOPs, including atomic absorption, polarimeter, viscometer, and FT-IR.
• Authored and revised the majority of standard operating procedures in the quality control lab.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive qualification, calibration, and maintenance program for a significant number of lab instruments.
• Administered 21CFR Part 11 compliance software on instruments and served as a backup administrator for Chemstore software.
• Executed release testing of raw materials and final products, specializing in HPLC and GC analysis while gaining expertise in various analytical instruments.

Senior QC Analyst at Sepracor Ltd.

2002

QC Analyst at Sepracor Ltd.

1999 - 2002

• Conducted release testing of raw materials, intermediates, and final API products, gaining proficiency in diverse analytical instruments.
• Supported Operations Department with in-process testing and adhered to cGMP sampling procedures for raw materials, intermediates, and final API products.
• Performed instrument calibrations, scheduled preventative maintenance, and received microbiology training, overseeing microbiological monitoring for the facility.
• Developed a procedure for growth promotion on agar for water and air monitoring, with responsibilities including sampling and testing for total microbial count.
• Was promoted to Senior QC Analyst, assuming greater autonomy with a focus on troubleshooting, assisting other analysts, and having increased authority in document approval and final reviews.

Diploma in Computer Information Systems, 2024

Holland College, Charlottetown, PEI

Masters in TESOL, graduated with honors, 2017

Gwangju University, Gwangju, South Korea

Honors equivalence in Chemistry (with thesis), 1999

Bachelor of Science - Major in Chemistry, 1998

St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia