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 ScienceStudent |
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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 |
Sensors for human interactivity, Custom electronics installations, 3D printing, circuit design, Digital Interactive Music, Electroacoustic Music, wireless audio systems for performances and services
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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 Fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Taiwanese
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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 |
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RUBS (Responsive User Body Suits), Vancouver, 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 |
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FoToGesAAV (Force, Touch, Gesturally Activated Augmented Violin), Responsible for 3D printing, circuit design, software development, and performances with the instrument. |
2019 |
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Research Assistant, UBC School of Music (Music Technology) |
2019 – present |
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Studio Technician, UBC School of Music (Music Technology) |
2020 – present |
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Teaching Assistant, UBC School of Music (Music Technology) |
2020 – present |
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Computer Technician, Tsui Studio |
2007 – present |
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Violin Teacher, Tsui Studio |
2012 – present |
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Program Assistant, UBC School of Music (Music Technology) |
2019 – 2020 |
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Assistant Computer Technician, VanTech |
2008 – 2019 |
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Performance |
Violinist of Willingdon Symphony Orchestra |
2008 – present |
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Concertmaster of University of British Columbia Symphony Orchestra |
2019 – 2020 |
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Violinist of University of British Columbia Symphony Orchestra |
2015 – 2019 |
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Concertmaster of Willingdon Fine Arts Academy Orchestra |
2008 – 2018 |
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Concertmaster of Moscrop Secondary Symphony Orchestra |
2011 – 2015 |
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Concertmaster of Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra Senior |
2011 – 2015 |
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Awards |
Jacobus and Frances Jutte Memorial Scholarship |
2018 |
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Norah Mansell Music Scholarship |
2017 |
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Dr. and Mrs. A M Bomstead Scholarship in Violin and Piano |
2017 |
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UBC School of Music Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Scholarship |
2015 |
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UBC School of Music Entrance Scholarship |
2015 |
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British Columbia District/Authority Scholarship Award |
2015 |
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D C & H L Knigge Entrance Scholarship in Music |
2015 |
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Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra – Lightburn van den Bos Scholarship |
2015 |
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British Columbia Music Educators Association (BCMEA) Scholarship |
2015 |
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Moscrop Secondary School Music Scholarship |
2015 |