Resume

Chris Wu

cell: (778) 886-2552

chrisw21@student.ubc.ca

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 AssistantWorking 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