Johanna Schmidle Resume

Education

Honours Bachelor of Science: Mathematics and Computer Science, Sep 2019 - May 2024
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Term Honours:
  • Awarded the McMaster Honour Award, Level 3 in first year
  • Achieved Dean's List recognition in first year
Relevant Coursework:

Projects

Analyzing Patterns and Trends in UFO Sightings (Rendition 1) | R
(Selected by professor as demonstration model for future students)
Data-driven project: Cleaned and analyzed UFO sightings database, focusing on geographical and temporal patterns, and performing sentiment analysis on witness comments. Involved data wrangling, text mining, and statistical analysis techniques. Created visualizations to illustrate trends and potential correlations.

Service Reservation Application Development | Java
Software development project: Developed a service reservation application for a startup. Generated and implemented Java code, and conducted model-based evolution to include new features.

Bobcat Population Dynamics and Conservation Strategies | R
Modelling and prediction project: Developed mathematical models to analyze and predict bobcat population dynamics and the effectiveness of proposed conservation strategies. Conducted simulations on best and worst-case long-term populations based on hunting interventions and population growth.

Rat in a Maze Algorithm Implementation | Java
Algorithm development project: Implemented a backtracking algorithm to solve the "Rat in a Maze" problem in a 2D grid. Documented the code with detailed explanations, instructive comments, and adhered to good programming practices. Conducted several test runs on various input data to validate the algorithm's effectiveness.

List of all projects

Technical Skills

Work Experience

Tutoring Associate | KumonToronto ON, Sep 2018 - Sep 2019
  • Taught Early Learners Program which involved teaching children from ages 3-6+ reading and math
  • Organized workbooks both from in-class and from extracurricular tutoring
  • Logged grades and evaluation results
General Laborer Intern | Comprehensive Logistics - Oakville ON, Dec 2019
  • Assisted and supported the plant manager in material sorting, relocation, and maintenance tasks
Door-to-Door Sales Representative, Supervisor | Student Jobs 416 - Toronto ON, Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
  • Sold a variety of household essential products door-to-door
  • Supervised a team of 4+ representatives in the field
  • Managed inventory, tracked sales, and team commission structures
Babysitter - Toronto ON, Sep 2012 - Sep 2014
  • Looked after children ages 0-12 after school, during summer, and other occasions
  • Required organizing activities for kids after school

Kaggle Courses

Extra Experience

Leadership in School Clubs
Led extracurricular dance clubs, showcasing strong communication and organizational skills in coordinating student members and performances.

Attended Cryptography Seminars
Attended weekly cryptography seminars for a semester, enhancing knowledge of data security and encryption techniques.

S.T.E.M. Club Member
Active member of the S.T.E.M. club in high school, competing in various competitions such as mathematics, physics, engineering, and robotics.
  - Earned second place in the TDSB Secondary Technological Skills Competition, showcasing proficiency in
    Microsoft software.

Certifications

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