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I'm an engineering student striving to learn new skills and empower people with technology.

about me.

Hello!
My name is Ariel.

I love solving problems, creating cool things, and learning new skills. I'm currently a first year Systems Design Engineering student at the University of Waterloo.

My goal is to develop the necessary skills in engineering to develop sustainable technology solutions that will protect and empower people around me.

projects.

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Blinky Angel

TensorFlow • ML • Javascript

A Chrome extension that improves eye health through automated reminders and image recognition.

Blinky Angel

Posture Pal

Python • Arduino • ComputerVision

A posture reminder system using CV and microcontroller firmware to alert users.

Posture Pal

Gold Tennis Academy

PHP • MySQL • Tailwind

A full-stack booking system for coaches, with admin dashboards and scheduling.

Gold Tennis Academy

experience.

Software Development Intern - Environment and Climate Change Canada, Ottawa

January 2026 - Present

  • Processing and structuring large-scale climate datasets in NetCDF format by building Python data pipelines with pandas, NumPy, and xarray, enabling reliable analysis and visualization of complex scientific data.
  • Developing end-to-end data visualization features by integrating Python-based data processing with a PHP and JavaScript frontend, delivering interactive maps and charts on the official ECCC website.

Web Development Intern - Sharkbyte, Remote

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025

  • Strengthened expertise in PHP, Laravel, and MySQL by designing and programming a full-stack website following CRUD operations for my tennis coaching business.
  • Created an administrative dashboard, booking system, and mailing list that streamlined business operations and client engagement, earning praise from executives for its professional quality.