Linda Wang

Linda Wang

Student Chair @ CS-Can | Info-Can

Computer ScienceUniversity of Waterloo

AI Specialization
Combinatorics & Optimization Minor

About Me

Currently

3A Computer Science @ University of Waterloo

Achievements
  • Scholar offered $170,000+ cumulatively in scholarships
  • AI Research @ University of Toronto, University of Waterloo
  • Innovator with patent pending
  • Student Chair and Board Member @ Computer Science Canada
Research

Preparing research papers for conference submissionsUofT + UWaterloo concurrent research

Next Up

Seeking Summer 2025 Opportunities"unemployed" isn't the summer vibe I'm going for :')

" The intersection of AI and human potential is where true innovation begins. "

Research Philosophy

" In the realm of computer science, every problem is an opportunity for creative solution. "

Personal Mantra

" Innovation isn't just about creating something new—it's about making a meaningful impact. "

On Innovation

Journey Highlights

📚
2024
AI Research Publications
💡
2023
Patent Pending Innovation
🎯
2022
CS Board Member
🏆
2021
Major Scholarships

Featured Projects

Clippy

Featured Project

AI-powered clipboard assistant that analyzes content and provides intelligent suggestions, including MatLab visualizations and Adobe design integration.

AIMatLabDesign Tools

LuminAI

Revolutionary data interaction platform that transforms overwhelming information into intuitive visuals using Generative AI.

GenAIData VisualizationUI/UX

Harbor.ed

Winner

Emotion detection system using facial recognition and AI, paired with supportive text messages from virtual sea friends.

Computer VisionAIFacial Recognition

OPTimism

Winner

Vision care revolutionized through smart glasses, AI, and gamified system for healthy eye habits. Backed by scientific research and real-world data.

IoTAIHealthcare

Awards & Recognition

Accepted Scholarships

$37,200

Total value of accepted awards

Total Offered

$141,500

Including declined offers

Professional Recognition

Co-op Student of the Year Award Nominee

2024

RBC

Co-op Student of the Year Award Nominee

2023

Broadridge

National Center for Women & Information Technology Award

2022

NCWIT Aspirations in Computing

Winner - Recognition for computing and technology achievements

Innovation in Control Award

2022

FIRST Robotics Competition

Ontario District Event Finalist

2022

FIRST Robotics Competition

FIRST Dean's List Semi-Finalist

2021

FIRST Robotics Competition

Fermat Math Contest

2021

University of Waterloo

Certificate of Distinction and School Champion Medal

Cayley Math Contest

2020

University of Waterloo

Certificate of Distinction and School Champion Medal

Scholarship Journey

Grace Hopper's Sponsorship

$3,000

Grace Hopper Celebration

2024

NCR Waterloo Opportunity Award

$1,000

NCR

2023

University of Waterloo Retiree's Award

$1,000

University of Waterloo

2023

Cenovus Energy STEM Scholarship

$20,000

Cenovus Energy

2022

Harvey F. Sullivan Award

$5,000

University of Waterloo

2022

Microsoft Women in Technology Entrance Scholarship

$2,000

Microsoft

2022

FIRST Canada Canadian Women in STEM Scholarship

$2,000

FIRST Canada

2022

Finalist

University of Waterloo President's Scholarship of Distinction

$2,000

University of Waterloo

2022

General Dynamics STEM Scholarship

$1,000

General Dynamics

2022

Middlesex Mutual Insurance Co. S.T.E.M. Achievement Award

$200

Middlesex Mutual Insurance Co.

2022

Schulich Leader Scholarship

$100,000

University of Toronto

2022Declined

Declined - Chose to attend University of Waterloo

Fairfax Financial Award

$24,000

University of Toronto

2022Declined

University of Toronto Scholar of Faculty of Arts and Science

$7,500

University of Toronto

2022Declined

University of Toronto Scholar of Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

$7,500

University of Toronto

2022Declined

Dean's Merit Award

$2,500

University of Toronto

2022Declined

Work Experience

RBC Royal Bank

Solutions Architect

RBC Royal BankJanuary 2025 - April 2025
  • Upcoming position
  • Will be working on enterprise architecture solutions
  • Focus on cloud infrastructure and system design
University of Waterloo

Research Assistant

University of WaterlooAugust 2024 - Present
  • Research in computer science and software engineering
  • Contributing to academic publications
  • Collaborating with faculty and other researchers
University of Toronto

Research Intern

University of TorontoApril 2024 - Present
  • Conducting research in computer science
  • Developing innovative solutions
  • Contributing to academic projects
RBC Royal Bank

Data Engineer (Amplify)

RBC Royal BankMay 2023 - August 2023
  • Developed data engineering solutions
  • Worked with big data technologies
  • Implemented data pipelines and analytics systems