Tina Su
4C |Honours Computer Science
Email: tina@dynamicdreams.com
Skills Summary
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Adaptable and eager to learn.
Disciplined work habits with exceptional time management skills.
Proven leader and an enthusiastic team player.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Bilingual: fluent in English and Mandarin (reading, writing, speaking).
Computer Proficiency
Technologies & Languages:
 Working knowledge in C/C++, Java, Shell Script(sh), Visual Basic, COM, XML/XSLT/XSD, UML, SQL,
Perl/CGI, Python, Tcl/Tk, ColdFusion, ASP, VBScript, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS, WML/HDML.
Software & Tools:
 Working knowledge in Xerces2 XML Parser, Xalan-J XSLT Processor, Visual Studio 6.0, MS SQL
Server, ColdFusion Studios 4, Borland Jbuilder, JRun Studio 3.0, Visio, MS Project, PhotoShop, Flash,
3D Studio Max, Bryce4, X-Win32, CVS, Emacs and gdb.
Operating Systems & Servers:
 Windows, Unix, Linux, Enhydra, Apache, PWS/IIS and ColdFusion Server.
Education
University of Waterloo
09.1999 – 08.2004
° Candidate for Bachelor of Mathematics in Honours Computer Science (Maintained 85%+ Average)
Work Experience
09.2003 – 12.2003
Software Development Engineer, Amazon.com, Seattle, WA
Group: Website Platform Team
 Created the first version of the ServicesConsole, which is a set of software
components to dynamically collect, store and display various statistics about web
services. This tool is essential in monitoring the health of various Amazon websites.
 Responsible for all software aspects of the project: design, design reviews,
implementation, code reviews, testing, deployment, and documentation. Code
written in C++ and Perl.
01.2003 – 05.2003
Software Development Engineer, Amazon.com, Seattle, WA
Group: Fulfillment Center Systems (Reverse Logistics & Sortation Team)
 Refactored and migrated Removals’ code to new platform (TOCB to Brazil)
 Added functionalities and fixed bugs for Removals tools in C++
 Designed and implemented new UI tool (PutUI) to be used on radio frequency
scanners in fulfillment centers. Written in C++.
 Used ZPL II (Zebra Programming Language II) to modify code to print new shipment labels.
 Designed and implemented a command-line tool called cprgtool that collects data
from daily warehouse reports and generate comparison graphs for various time
frames. Written in Perl with graphing functionalities through RRDs shared module.
04.2002 – 08.2002
Software Development Engineer, Amazon.com, Seattle, WA
Group: Software Platform Team
 Replaced an Amazon.com proprietary code generation tool with standard tool
set based on XSLT technology:
 Researched for XML family of tools and other possible solutions to fit the
company’s needs.
 Designed, implemented and tested the new XML based replacement.
 Worked closely with XML, XSLT, XML Schema, Java (and limited Perl).
 Worked with Developer Services and Third Party Software to get the new tool set
incorporated into Amazon systems.
 Wrote project proposal, project timeline and design hand-off documents for the team.
 Effectively communicated with other engineers involved in the project through design
and code review meetings.
 Fixed bugs within socket class (C++) from the core foundation library.
08.2001 – 12.2001
Software Developer, BrightBlocks Inc., Kitchener, ON
 Implemented BlackBerry (RIM 957) applications using VC++ and RIM API on RIM OS 2.1.
 Developed an online community with ASP.
 Designed and created a knowledge base client application with VB6, COM, MS SQL,
WIN32 API.
 UI Design and provided creative solutions to various projects.
01.2001 – 05.2001
Software Engineer, E-wares Inc., Toronto, CA
 Developed various business and presentation objects using Java.
 Worked closely with Enhydra and Oracle.
06.2000 – 08.2002
Founder/Developer, myWapkit.com, Toronto, CA
 Developed an information site promoting WAP technology.
 Implemented database-driven backend using ASP, COM and SQL.
 Organized a small team of developers.
07.1999 – 08.2000
Freelance Web Designer, Various, Toronto, CA
 Provided creative services and solutions.
 Worked closely with DHTML and Adobe products.
 Wrote Perl/CGI scripts.
05.1993 – 06.1999
Actress, KG Talent Agency, Toronto, CA
 Accomplished many principal roles for movies and TV shows such as “The Mia
Farrow Story” (FOX), “Ready Or Not” (Global), “Riverdale” (CBC) and “The Planet
of jr. Brown” (CBC) which appeared in the Toronto international Film Festival 97.
 Appeared in a number of TV commercials such as “Levi’s”, “UPS”, “Frosted
Cheerios”, “The BAY”, “Sun Life Insurance” and “The Teacher’s Federation”.
Awards and Scholarships
 Received Silver for final project “Extended Ray Tracer” in CS488(Computer Graphics), University of Waterloo, 2003.
 CIBC Customer Marketing Achievers Award (Web PMR Team), 4 th quarter, 2000.
 Albert Virgin Memorial Scholarship in recognition for academic proficiency, Riverdale Collegiate Institute,
10.1999.
 University of Toronto Entrance Scholarship, 1999.
 Ontario Scholar, 1999.
Interests
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Photography
[www.dynamicdreams.com/gallery]
Computer graphics
[www.dynamicdreams.com/cg]
Traveling, modern dance, lane swimming, snowboarding.
Layout designing, independent films, trip-hop music, fashion, psychology, economics and investing.
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