Joshua John

Mechatronics Engineering Student · Richmond Hill, ON, CA ·--> joshua.john@uoit.net

Hey! I am an engineering student and an entrepreneur experienced in front-end and back-end scripting languages, application programming languages, and autonomous system design, as well as someone who just loves building stuff in my spare time.

Experience

Automation & Process Improvements Specialist

Bell Canada

Design and program Automation scripts and services that aid in optimizing current day to day tasks at Bell Canada, Canada's largest telecommunications company. Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently while also participating in bi-monthly meetings with managers and engineers to discuss projects and design further automation projects.

May 2018 - Present

Department Head of Braking, Driver Controls, & Safety

University of Ontario Motorsports Electric

Managed a group of 5 engineering students for planning, designing, and building the braking and safety system as well as ensuring that proper equipment was purchased to ensure driver safety in accidents. Conducted weekly meetings to ensure that tasks were done effectively and in timely manner.

October 2016 - September 2017

Live Support Technician

Bell Canada

Designed and built a web app currently used in production 24/7 at Bell Canada to automate the process of transferring files from an FTP to central location DAL automation system. This DAL automation system imports the files for use in TV channel guides. Saves hours of employee time while reducing the risk of human error when importing and configuring files.

May - September, 2016 & 2017

Sound & Technology Lead

Canadian Mar Thoma Church

Actively volunteer at the Church every Saturday and Sunday performing sound checks and ensuring visuals are up to date and ready for Sunday service. Designing and programming a Python Automation script to automate the process of retrieving and configuring song files for Sunday morning service, a task that takes multiple hours and is done manually every Saturday.

April 2010 - Present

Education

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Automation, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering

GPA: 3.3/4.3

September 2016 - Present

Carleton University

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
Computer Science - Software Engineering

GPA: 9.8/12.0

September 2015 - April 2016

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Topics
  • Machine Learning - Tensorflow
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Automation Scripting
  • Encryption
  • Front-end & Back-end Development

Interests

Apart from programming and scripting, I love being outdoors and exploring the beauty the earth gives to us everyday. During the winter, I love travelling north and going snowboarding; during the warmer months, I enjoy mountain biking, running, and hiking.

I absolutely love building automated systems in my spare time; I spend my time designing and building projects such as smart mirrors, autonomous vehicles, and server-hosted websites. I spend a large amount of my free time exploring the latest technolgy advancements in the autonomous world.

Awards & Certifications

  • 2nd Place - HackUWeather - Hackathon hosted by AccuWeather & TribalScale
  • Semi-Finalist - Connected Vehicle Challenge 2018
  • Advocacy & Implementation of The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flight - National Drone School