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Daniel Tsui

researcher & coder &
hardware designer & computer consultant & musician

 

2205 Lower Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
T: 604-782-3308 E: daniyo97@hotmail.com

Education

University of British Columbia, School of Music, Vancouver, B.C.

Master of Music, Major in Orchestral Instrument (Violin Performance)

Bachelor of Computer Science

Student

ongoing

 

 

 

 

University of British Columbia, School of Music, Vancouver, B.C.

BMus, Bachelor of Music, Major in Orchestral Instrument (Violin Performance)

AMT, Minor in Applied Music Technology, specializing in sensor systems including on-body and infrared tracking

Graduated

2015 – 2019

Research
Interests

Sensors for human interactivity, Custom electronics installations, 3D printing, circuit design, Digital Interactive Music, Electroacoustic Music, wireless audio systems for performances and services

 

 

Special Skills

Advanced knowledge in Max/MSP, C, C++, and Java coding languages

 

Proficient in design/CAD applications such as Fusion 360, EasyEDA

Advanced knowledge in 3D printers, 3D printing and repairs

Advanced skills in integration and troubleshooting on both hardware and software of all kinds

Proficient in general use systems and applications such as Microsoft
Windows, Apple macOS, Apple iOS, Android, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe
Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro

Fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Taiwanese

 

 

Work

Experience

Ecdysis, Vancouver, BC, Emmalena Fredriksson and

Synapses, Vancouver, BC, Dr. Robert Pritchard

Responsible for software development/performance of the light spine incorporating RUBS hardware for wireless control. Enabled light to be responsive from multiple sources (sound & sensor data) with the ability to map theatrical lighting values to the spine.

2020

 

RUBS (Responsive User Body Suits), Vancouver,
BC, Dr. Robert Pritchard

Responsible for new, upgraded custom circuit board designs with the inclusion of lighting capabilities, software development including transition to wirelessly controlled ESP32 based boards.

2020

 

FoToGesAAV (Force, Touch, Gesturally Activated Augmented Violin),
Vancouver, BC, Daniel Tsui

Responsible for 3D printing, circuit design, software development, and performances with the instrument.

2019

 

Research Assistant, UBC School of Music (Music Technology)

2019 – present

 

Studio Technician, UBC School of Music (Music Technology)

2020 – present

 

Teaching Assistant, UBC School of Music (Music Technology)

2020 – present

 

Computer Technician, Tsui Studio

2007 – present

 

Violin Teacher, Tsui Studio

2012 – present

 

Program Assistant, UBC School of Music (Music Technology)

2019 – 2020

 

Assistant Computer Technician, VanTech

2008 – 2019

 

Performance
Activities

Violinist of Willingdon Symphony Orchestra

2008 – present

 

 

Concertmaster of University of British Columbia Symphony Orchestra

2019 – 2020

 

Violinist of University of British Columbia Symphony Orchestra

2015 – 2019

 

Concertmaster of Willingdon Fine Arts Academy Orchestra

2008 – 2018

 

Concertmaster of Moscrop Secondary Symphony Orchestra

2011 – 2015

 

Concertmaster of Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra Senior

2011 – 2015

 

Awards

Jacobus and Frances Jutte Memorial Scholarship

2018

 

Norah Mansell Music Scholarship

2017

 

Dr. and Mrs. A M Bomstead Scholarship in Violin and Piano

2017

 

UBC School of Music Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Scholarship

2015

 

UBC School of Music Entrance Scholarship

2015

 

British Columbia District/Authority Scholarship Award

2015

 

D C & H L Knigge Entrance Scholarship in Music

2015

 

Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra – Lightburn van den Bos Scholarship

2015

 

British Columbia Music Educators Association (BCMEA) Scholarship

2015

 

Moscrop Secondary School Music Scholarship

2015