About Me

Hello! Im Roy Luo, a passionate software developer and technology enthusiast with a background in Electrical Engineering, Computing, and AI. I enjoy building scalable and efficient solutions that solve complex problems and improve user experiences. Im from Vancovuer BC, but currently based in Waterloo ON, where I am studying and growing within the tech industry.

Simplicity is Sophistication

Education

University of Waterloo, BASc in Electrical Engineering, Honours, Co-op | Sept 2023 - Present |

Current Projects

Currently, I am working on an AI Photographer, aimed to aid and develop your photography skills in real time. I am developing this mobile application using flutter, Mediapipe, and GeminiAI.

Experience

Software Engineer Intern

Advanced Electrophoresis Solutions | Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

Developed and designed iCIEF software using C++, Python, SQL, and Pascal deploying prototype model to production in 4 months.
Engineered an encrypted account system with OracleDB, wxSQLite3, & wxWidgets for 1000+ researchers, enhancing data integrity & security by 90%.
Automated the control of a robotic needle by implementing A* algorithm, Genetic Algorithm-based heuristic for (TSP) optimization, increasing operational precision by 40%.

Lead Software Development Engineer

Edge Property Maintenance Services | Sep 2023 – Dec 2023

Directed development team through app life cycle, using Figma, HTML/CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, & React emphasizing on scalability resulting in a 300% increase in user traffic.
TInnovated client interaction by integrating Google Maps API for geocoding and developing a custom formula for service quote estimation, boosting conversion rates by 30%
Implemented Google Analytics for user analytics, leveraging data-driven insights to inform business model and operational adjustments, increasing startup revenue by 17%

Apple Developer

Apple Inc | Dec 2022 – Dec 2023

Developed and launched AR/VR educational app on quantum and classical computing ”QuBiT”, utilizing Swift and Objective-C, reaching over 3000 learners.
Engineered and deployed iOS app ”R.A.M”, for secure password and financial management, using Core Data & Apple’s Local Authentication achieving a 99.9% success rate in unauthorized access prevention for 400+ users.

Founder and President

BNS Engineering | Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

Founded a pioneering student-led initiative that synergies engineering principles with practical applications.
Orchestrated, & secured $5,000 in grants from the Canadian Physics Society & PAC for engineering education.
Initiated the Women in STEM scholarship, enhancing engagement among a diverse group of 13,600+ students.

Automotive Technican

Ford | Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Collaborated with mechanics to troubleshoot problems, utilizing OBD2 to decode & resolve engine faults.
Conducted pre-launch system tests on Ford’s pioneering electric vehicle line (F-150 Lightning).