260 Regina Street
Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4K7
Phone: 226-750-8273
ooki@uwaterloo.ca
linkedin.com/in/karooki
4th year Electrical Engineering
University Of Waterloo
KARO OKI



One of the Top Ten Winners of the “Hack the North” Hackathon at the University of Waterloo (Sept.
2015).
Programming language proficiency: Python, MATLAB, C#, SQL , Java, C++, JavaScript, HTML, CSS ,
VHDL, PHP, XML, JSON, JQuery, Photoshop.
Displayed leadership through my Current Presidency at the University of Waterloo’s African Student
Association
Camera Development
BlackBerry





(Sept 2015 – Dec 2015)
Designed an algorithm to determine the best Optical Image Stabilization module settings for the
Blackberry Priv across users based on different “stressed” conditions of OIS.
Developed an Image and Video Processing Tool with MATLAB to track RGB levels of videos during
varying light condition tests.
Designed Circuit Diagram Schematics, surface mount PCB Layout schematics and a Bill of Materials for
an existing hardware prototype with recommended changes to various electronic components
Performed preliminary evaluation of integrating a GPU in the Camera Team’s EVK platform using
NVIDIA CUDA APIs.
Provided Camera Metrology support to the camera development team to verify optimal functionality
of features such as HDR, auto-focus, auto-white balance and auto exposure.
Electronic Design and Test
Teledyne Dalsa







(Jan – April 2015)
Optimized test scripts for charged coupled devices tests and complementary metal oxide
semiconductors by 60%.
Processed Sensor test results for analytic comparison and filtering.
Studied blueprints and performed capacitance tests on research sensors for application specific and
extreme environment devices.
Performed multiple VBA and Matlab Automation for image processing to indicate flawed and
structured devices under research.
Technologies used: Python, Matlab, Oscilloscopes, CMOS and CCD Sensors, VBA and Macros.
Network Engineering Intern
Shaw Communications
(Sept – Dec 2013)
Developed data integrations scripts combining Python and SQL to provide easy access of data
Worked on the creation of an automated Cacti database for monitoring data in order to eliminate
manual recording and visual display of network nodes deployed in production.
Responsible for automation of a section of weekly reports to display specific Netflix usage by device
type on the whole network.
Technologies used: SQL, SQLite, XML, PHP.









Content Developer
Waterloo Maple Inc. (Maplesoft)
(Jan – Apr 2013)
Worked on a web-based application (Maple TA.) that involved algorithmic design and revising and
authoring content with the use of other software tools.
Deeply involved in creating and manipulating complex arithmetic algorithms to create varying
functions, graphs and questions.
Gained expertise to project management as deadlines and strategies were placed during weekly
meetings.
Worked closely with other Engineers, Programmers, Physicists and Mathematicians on various
projects.
Project Analyst
Magna International (Co-Ex Tech Branch)
(Jul – Aug 2012)
Worked on a GM Project in order to create profit by creating an algorithm to charge unbilled supplies
used in shipping out automobile parts.
Deeply involved with manipulating and formulating advanced Excel formulas for the project.
Solved software and hardware problems for coworkers on an as needed basis.
Utilized the TRANS4M Navigator software to enable tracking of prices from the 1990s
Created calculations to enable the accounting department to send out bill statements to clients for
shipping supplies resulting in 100 thousand dollar profits per month.
Candidate for Honors in Electrical Engineering, Co-op Program at the University of Waterloo, Ontario,
September 2011 – present














Skill development in MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) offered by Udacity such as Intro to
Computer Science (Building a Search Engine) (Completed: 27 April 2014), iOS Development, Web
Development and Front-End Development.
Developed a Recording and Vocal Modification iOS Application
Current President of the University of Waterloo’s African Student’s Association (May 2015 – Present)
Current International Peer Community Mentor (September 2015 – December 2015)
Director of an annual African Cultural Exhibition to promote African culture and provide
entertainment in the Waterloo Region through U.W.A.S.A.
Top Ten Winner of the “HackTheNorth” Hackathon, University of Waterloo, September 2015.
Sanford Fleming Foundation Senior Design Competition Award, University Of Waterloo, July 2013.
Sanford Fleming Foundation Junior Design Competition Award, University Of Waterloo, Nov. 2012.
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certificate, Sept. 2011.
President’s Scholarship of Distinction, University of Waterloo, August 2011.
Engineering International Student Scholarship Award, University Of Waterloo, May 2011.
Top Student Award in Sciences, Great Lakes College of Toronto, Ontario June 2011.
Merit Certificate, Great Lakes College Of Toronto June 2011 for being the one of the top 10% of the
class.
Overall Best Average academic mark for the Semester, 97%, January – June 2011.