Photo of Chongqing's Hongya Caves Photo of Angkor Wat's Sunrise Photo of Penang's Batu Ferringhi Sunset Photo of Melaka's Dutch Square


Welcome to Alissa's Portfolio

Hi, I'm Alissa, a 5th year Engineering Physics student with a minor in Entrepreneurship at the University of British Columbia, on track for May 2026 graduation. I would consider myself as a jack of all trades as I have held mechanical, electrical, software, and entrepreneurial roles in various engineering projects. As the saying goes, "Jack of all trades, master of none, better than a master of one."

In my spare time, I like taking photos, both digital and film. I also enjoy sunsets and travelling! Last year, I added 13 new cities while on co-op, only using weekends, public holidays and the bimonthly vacation day. I have gotten very good at sleeping on different modes of transportation and overnight at the airport to maximize my travel time without impeding on my work schedule 😡 I am also an avid baker, who will sometimes make enough sweet treats for the whole office if I'm in a good mood, so be on the lookoutπŸ‘€!

Photo of me
Film Photos of Cambodia Film Photos of Chengdu's Wu Hou Shrine Film Photos of Georgetown Film Photos of Guangzhou

My Skills

Software Languages

  • Java
  • Python
  • Javascript
  • C
  • Typescript

Mechatronic Programs

  • Altium
  • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • Fusion 360
  • MATLAB

Manufacturing

  • Mill
  • Lathe
  • Waterjet Cutter
  • Drill Press
  • 3D Printing

Management

  • Jira
  • Gantt charts
  • Market discovery
  • Financial modeling
  • Portfolio tracking

Timeline


Sept 2024 - Present

Project: Hemozoin Detector

Skills: Altium, Onshape, circuit design, optics

Photo of PCB for Hemozoin Detector

Sept 2025 - Dec 2025

Project: Gasly - Gas Price App

Skills: Market analysis, customer persona, app development, E2E client lifecycle, Javascript, image detection

Photo of Gasly app interface

May 2025 - Aug 2025

Software Developer and Research & Development Engineer
Novarc Technologies: Software and Vision teams

Industry: Robotics

Skills: Python, Typescript, data analysis, UI testing, REST APIs, manufacturing, Solidwords, automation

Photo of Novarc Summer 2025 Interns

Jan 2025 - Mar 2025

Project: Modular Fridge Product Discovery

Skills: New product development, R-W-W, market discovery, financial modeling

Photo of modular fridge CAD

Jun 2024 - Nov 2024

Computational Research Officer
Genome Institute of Singapore: Laboratory of RNA Structuromics

Industry: Bioinformatics

Skills: Python, graphing, excel, data analysis, Linux, data visualization, pipelines

Photo of Wan Lab Group

Feb 2024 – Apr 2024

Project: Simulated Sign-Reading Robot

Skills: Linux, Robot Operating System, neural networks, Python, image detection

Photo of image detection

Sept 2024 – Apr 2024

Project: Custom Avionics Gimbal

Skills: Altium, Onshape, procurement, 3D printing

Photo of gimbal CAD

May 2023 – Aug 2023

Project: Mario Kart Style Robot

Skills: Waterjet, soldering, lathe, mill, Solidworks

Photo of robot before protective casing

Jan 2023 – Apr 2023

Project Coordinator
EllisDon Corporation: Oakridge Park Redevelopment

Industry: Construction

Skills: Google Sheets, BIM, Revit, overlays

Photo of Ellisdon Oakridge interns

Sept 2022 – Nov 2022

Project: Spaceship Game

Skills: Java, Git, Intellij, synchronization

Jan 2022 – Aug 2022

Summer Camp & Curriculum Instructor
UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach

Industry: Education

Skills: Leadership, teaching, management

Photo of Geering Up Richmond staff

Jan 2022 – Mar 2022

Project: Semi-Autonomous Claw

Skills: Arduino, Fusion 360, C++

Sept 2021 – Nov 2021

Project: Cardboard Chair

Skills: WDM, trade-off analysis

Mar 2020 – June 2020

Project: Gumball Machine

Skills: AutoCad, Inventor, 3D printing

Jan 2023 – Apr 2023

Project: Catapult

Skills: Engineering Drawings, caliper, mill

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