Hey, I'm Keith
> I write code.My specializations
Specialty in C++
I have years of experience with C++, on top of co-op experience with modern C++ design practices. My strong industry experience in developing real-time embedded systems with C++ makes me a valuable asset in any team.
Stack Flexibility
I'm a quick learner on any stack, with experience in C++ (up to C++17 standard), C, .NET, and in building web tools with Python, PHP, Javascript (React.js, Node.js), SQL, and MongoDB.
Collaborative
I have strong experience working professionally with development teams, pushing out products in a time-constrained environment. Whether it be working from home, or in person, I am someone you can rely on.
Education
BASc. Computer Engineering, co-op
Waterloo, ON, CanadaSeptember 2019 - May 2024 (expected)
• Awarded the Richard and Elizabeth Madter
Entrance Scholarship and the President's
Scholarship of Distinction
• Elected class representative for
Computer Engineering Class of 2024 (class
of roughly 200 students)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Taguig, PhilippinesAugust 2015 - May 2019
• Graduate of the International
Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program
• ISM Leadership Award (2018, 2019)
Awarded to the top 5 students who have
shown outstanding leadership in
co-curricular activities
• Exemplary Student Award (2016, 2017)
Awarded to the top 5 students who
exemplify school-wide goals and
dispositions
• National Honors Society, USA (2019)
Cumulative GPA of >6.25 (out of 7), and
who exemplify NHS’s values (assessed via
an application)
Experience
Apple | Software Engineering Intern
Cupertino, CA, United StatesJan 2022 - Apr 2022
• Developed simulation of multiple
interacting devices for functional testing
of stereo audio streaming, clock frequency
synchronization with PI controllers, and
audio resampling in C++ and objective C
... read more on LinkedIn.
Inscopix | C++ Computer Vision Software Developer
Vancouver, BC, CanadaMay 2021 - Aug 2021
• Built and shipped 6+ user-facing
features in C++ for blood flow analysis,
API endpoints, movie/image visualization,
and metadata management for the data
processing platform
... read more on LinkedIn.
Safe Software | C++ Software Developer
Surrey, BC, CanadaAugust 2020 - Dec 2020
• Designed dynamic library to integrate 9
distinct Uber H3 algorithms into the data
integration platform in C++, interfacing
with 200+ formats with cross-platform
support
... read more on LinkedIn.
ecobee | Embedded Developer
Toronto, ON, CanadaApril 2020 - June 2020
• Deployed Python-based systems for remote
data acquisition in XML format on test
fixtures worldwide, allowing for
production monitoring of over 100,000
commercial units of smart home devices in
a MongoDB database
... read more on LinkedIn.
ecobee | Embedded Developer
Toronto, ON, CanadaJanuary 2020 - April 2020
• Wrote OpenCV algorithm in C++ to verify
smart sensor LEDs for production, reducing
set-up time by 75%, creating 4 distinct
test parameters, and saving 15+ production
hours
... read more on LinkedIn.
About me
I'm a computer Engineering co-op student with strong industry experience in developing real-time embedded systems, collaborating in an agile/scrum environment, proficient in C++ (up to C++17 standard), C, .NET, and in building web tools with Python, PHP, Javascript (React.js, Node.js), SQL, and MongoDB.I'm extremely passionate about my hobbies, from IoT/Embedded Projects, to Music Production, and Analog Photography (35mm Film Format).
Keith Choa is a creative hard-working individual. His ability to think outside the box allows him to come up with astounding ideas and solutions. No matter what project he is working on, he is able to intricately map out the steps required to complete the project, and he ensures that this plan is followed to the end. Where he lacks knowledge, Keith cannot be considered a burden as he will close this knowledge-gap and make valuable contributions in no time. Finally, he has a knack for making any work enjoyable, increasing productivity through entertainment.
Ever since meeting Keith, I have seen him excel at everything he does. Keith demonstrates a profound understanding of every major programming language and framework and has a passion for engineering that shines above all else. Keith will make an excellent addition to any work place.
Keith is a talented individual who excels at learning new material very quickly. Given any new technology, he is sure to grasp the concepts very quickly and be able to apply them in his work effectively.