ANDRE SLAVESCU andre.slavecsu@gmail.com|647-636-9454|linkedin|github|Toronto, Ontario SKILLS Languages: Python, Javascript, HTML/CSS, OCaml Tools/Frameworks/Libraries: OpenCV, Tensorflow/Keras, Pytorch, Flask, Git, Blender, Fusion 360 EDUCATION University of Waterloo September 2021 - May 2026 Honours Bachelor of Computing and Financial Management ▪ Relevant Coursework: Functional programming, Calculus 1, Algebra 1, Digital Markets PERSONAL PROJECTS Vizo|Python, OpenCV, Nvidia Jetson Nano, OAK-D June 2021 - July 2021 ▪ Developed a wearable device for individuals who struggle with visual impairment using the OpenCV python library, integrating an accurate obstacle avoidance algorithm. ▪ Deployed the vision algorithm with a 90% detection accuracy to a Nvidia Jetson Nano. ▪ Used OpenCV’s OAK-D camera module to analyze open environments using a depth estimation algorithm. ▪ Demoed project and placed as a finalist for EngHack 2021. Donkey Car Autonomous Vehicle|Python, OpenCV November 2020 - February 2021 ▪ Developed a path planning algorithm using Canny edge detection. ▪ Algorithm Successfully completes a competition lap in under 40 seconds. ▪ Used reinforcement learning to optimize lap time by 15%. Textualize|Python, Flask, OpenCV, Javascript, HTML, CSS January 2021 - February 2021 ▪ Used OpenCV python library to extract color data in images. ▪ Fetched data from the detection algorithm using Flask. ▪ Used Javascript, HTML, and CSS for the frontend UI components. EXPERIENCE Google Computer Science Summer Institute ▪ Worked with Firebase for web-hosting and generating live databases. ▪ Used Javascript, HTML, and CSS with styling libraries to create applications. ▪ Worked with Google engineers on project development during daily code along sessions. Toronto Mathematics Academy Teaching Assistant ▪ Aided over 30 students with understanding advanced level course material. ▪ Administered and marked tests for students at the 5th and 12th grade level. ▪ Logged student grade and attendance data for digital entry and redistribution. July 2021 - August 2020 September 2019 - March 2020 EXTRACURRICULARS/AWARDS ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ GTA Robotics meetup - 2500+ members (2021), Co-host SHAD Canada Blue Origin Design Challenge (2020), Finalist OpenCV Spatial AI Competition (2021), Finalist NASA/NSS Space Settlement Contest (2021), Grade 12 Honorary Mention EngHack - Finalist (2021), 6ixBits - 1st Place (2020), Neural Hack - 1st Place (2020) Kaggle Titanic Dataset (2020) - Top 5% Competitor, Kaggle Housing Market Dataset - Top 20% Competitor Kaggle Feature Engineering (2020), Kaggle Intermediate Machine Learning (2020), Kaggle Game AI and Reinforcement Learning (2020)
