Chris Wu
cell: (778) 886-2552
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Computer Science
Sept 2022 – Ongoing
- University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science: Major in Biology
Sept 2016 – Apr 2022
- University of British Columbia
RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
Ophthalmology Research Assistant – Working with Dr. Jason Mah, ophthalmologist
Aug 2021 – Present
- Collaborated with Dr. Jason Mah to implement machine learning techniques for diagnosing eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and macular degeneration, utilizing OpenCV for image comparison
- Assisted in the development and refinement of machine learning models for improving diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, contributing to enhanced patient care and outcomes
- Successfully set up cloud-based electronic medical records (EMR), working with the ophthalmologist, gaining hands-on experience troubleshooting and communicating with vendor (ACCURO)
- Responsible for taking accurate medical history, problem solving with the ophthalmologist on differential diagnoses, carefully explaining diagnosis while creating rapport with patients
Simple Open Solution Company
Apr 2021 – Aug 2021, Apr 2020 – Aug 2020
- Designed and built microservices-based web applications with Node.js and Javascript with a team
- Created a Cloud-based storage system with separate use of EKS, GKE, Kubernetes (K3S), Docker, and employed use of Grafana for observability (for data visualization, metrics, and logs over time)
- Successfully built a machine learning platform to perform image recognition with usage of OpenCV and TensorFlow
- OpenCV: Compared eye retinal images to differentially recognize diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and macular degeneration
- TensorFlow-Lite: Plant species recognition and identification
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC
Aug 2017 – Present
- Designed and upgraded a web-based scheduler to streamline shifts in collaboration with staff and volunteers
- Managed and responded to distress and suicide line calls to provide callers with emotional support and empathy
- Assessed suicide risk and helped callers navigate mental health concerns, with referrals to appropriate health care services
Nursing Home, Fellburn Care Center – Volunteer
May 2017 – Jan 2020
- Resolved technological issues and streamlined internet services for senior residents
- Planned and organized with senior residents and facility staff in exercise, weight training programs/activities & played piano during mealtimes
Private Tutoring
May 2016 – Aug 2019
- Tutored a professional enrolled in SFU continuing studies Medical and Legal Interpretation and Translation Programs who successfully received both certificates
- Tutored high school students with AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics I & II
OTHER SKILLS
Landmark Forum Professional Development
2015 – 2019
- Successfully completed training courses used by many Fortune 500 companies and institutions for their employees to further professional and personal development
- Transformed relationships with co-workers and family, enhanced leadership skills and soft skills
National Lifeguard Pool Course Completed
- Certified CPR C & AED
- Gained solid understanding of lifeguarding principles, communication techniques, teamwork, and judgment skills for emergency procedures