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Yadah Ngolo

Yadah Ngolo

Private Tutor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    SDE Intern @ Solace || Incoming @ Microsoft || Computer Engineering @ UOttawa || NSBE || prev. @Microsoft

  • Education

    • Collège Boboto

      2015 - 2021
      High School Diploma Scientific/Math-Physics 83,9%

      Activities and Societies: Chairman of the English Club (2019-2020) (2020-2021) || President of the Math Club (2019-2020) || Vice-President of the “Génie en Herbes” committee (2020-2021)|| Varsity Basketball Player - Awarded the Kahasha Scholarship ( a full-tuition scholarship) in the school years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019- Recognized to have achieved the best percentage of the high school in the school year 2018-2019- Has graduated with high honors (class valedictorian)

    • University of Ottawa

      2022 - 2027
      Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc & Bachelor of Science - BS Electrical Engineering and Computing Technology 9.22/10

      Activities and Societies: NSBE, uO Rover Team, Open House tour guide volunteer, Campus Rush UO Relevant coursework: Intro to Computing, Intro to SWE, Calculus I, II & III, Engineering Mechanics, Computer Architecture, Engineering Design, Discrete Math, Signal and Systems Analysis, Electronics.

    • Yale University

      2020 - 2020
      Yale Young African Scholars

      Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent.

  • Experience

    • YTutoring

      Mar 2022 - Jul 2022
      Private Tutor

      ⚪️Successfully launched and operated a personal business during a self-initiated gap year after high school.⚫️Provided tutoring services to high school students in Mathematics and Physics, resulting in significant academic improvement.⚪️Successfully helped three students enhance their grades and develop effective study strategies and problem-solving techniques.⚫️Conducted conversational English lessons for a Congolese tech employee, fostering language proficiency and facilitating effective communication skills. Show less

    • University of Ottawa Rover Team

      Jan 2023 - Aug 2024
      Team Member

      🪛Successfully completed workshops about dry lab risk management, Arduino and embedded systems.⚡️Created electrical circuits and PCBs using KiCad and Easyeda; Wired the linear actuators of the robotic arm.🪛Proficient in soldering electrical wires and familiar with a wide range of tools such as multimeters, pliers, screwdrivers, and more.

    • Black Tutors Canada

      Mar 2023 - Jan 2024
      Mathematics Tutor

      ⚪️Provided personalized tutoring services to two 11th-grade high school students in Mathematics⚫️Provided valuable support to these students, aiding in their understanding of the course material and assisting with homework assignments.⚪️Recognized and rewarded with a 40% increase in service fees for demonstrating unwavering dedication and a relentless pursuit of excellence in the execution of his tasks.

    • University of Ottawa

      Aug 2023 - Sept 2023
      InfoService Clerk

      ℹ️ Ask people waiting in line for the reason of their visit and check for required information.📁 Produce Student Cards and Bus pass.ℹ️ Redirect students to other departments on campus.📁 Answer general information questions.ℹ️ Explain the waiting process.📁 If necessary, replace or assist colleagues at other duties.

    • CEED - The Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design

      Sept 2023 - Dec 2024

      🔸Supervised uOttawa’s makerspace operations, providing hands-on assistance to students with 3D printers, laser cutters, soldering irons and microcontrollers. Additionally, managed customer service operations for the MakerStore.▫️Addressed and resolved hardware and software issues through effective troubleshooting methods. 🔸Demonstrated rapid assimilation of new machinery, such as the PCB milling machine, showcasing seamless adaptability.▫️Planned, managed and conducted more than 50 workshops covering a diverse array of topics related to makerspace technologies and skills and welcoming undergraduate, master’s and PhD students.🔸Coordinated a team of four workshop instructors, ensuring seamless execution of workshops and fostering a collaborative teaching environment. Show less

      • MakerSpace Supervisor & Workshop Instructor

        Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

      • MakerSpace Supervisor & Workshop Coordinator

        Sept 2023 - Sept 2024

    • National Society of Black Engineers University of Ottawa Chapter

      Oct 2023 - now
      Student Member

    • Microsoft

      May 2024 - Aug 2024
      Explore Intern (SWE & PM)

      • As a Software Engineer and Product Manager intern in a team of three pod mates, I contributed to thedevelopment and implementation of malicious QR code protection for Microsoft Teams, protecting ~200million users from phishing once deployed.• Led market research, drafted PM and DEV design specs, and communicated findings to stakeholders.• Engineered software solution in C#/.NET 2.1 & 6, integrated APIs, created unit tests, and debugged code.• Managed project workflows and task assignments within the Security, Compliance, and InformationProtection (SCIP) team using Azure DevOps and GitHub.• Enhanced communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills while earning certifications in softwaredevelopment. Show less

    • ColorStack

      Jun 2024 - now
      Student Member

      📱Actively contribute to ColorStack, fostering community building, academic support, and career development for a network of over 11,000 Black and Latinx students in computer science and related fields, dedicated to pursuing technical careers after graduation.

    • University of Ottawa

      Aug 2024 - Sept 2024
      Student & U-Pass Card Distribution Clerk

    • Solace

      Jan 2025 - now
      Software Developer Intern

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Yadah Ngolo
      Dean’s Honour List (Fall 2024) University of Ottawa Jan 2025
    • Awarded to Yadah Ngolo
      Fall 2024 - Design Day Winner CEED UOttawa Nov 2024
    • Awarded to Yadah Ngolo
      Dean’s Honour List (Summer 2024) University of Ottawa Sep 2024
    • Awarded to Yadah Ngolo
      Dean’s Honour List (Fall 2023) University of Ottawa Jan 2024
    • Awarded to Yadah Ngolo
      Dean’s Honour List (Winter 2023) University of Ottawa May 2023
    • Awarded to Yadah Ngolo
      Winter 2023 - Design Day Winner CEED UOttawa Mar 2023
    • Awarded to Yadah Ngolo
      Dean’s Honour List (Fall 2022) University of Ottawa Jan 2023
    • Awarded to Yadah Ngolo
      Merit Scholarship (Fall 2022) University of Ottawa Jan 2023 The Merit Scholarship is awarded to students who are enrolled full time in a direct-entry faculty or in the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section, and who appeared on the Dean's Honour List for the previous study term.
    • Awarded to Yadah Ngolo
      High School Valedictorian Collège Boboto Sep 2021
    • Awarded to Yadah Ngolo
      Commitment Award Shasha Network Jul 2020 Certificate in recognition of unwavering commitment to personal development and learning during SHASHA BRIDGE.
    • Awarded to Yadah Ngolo
      Kahasha Scholarship Collège Boboto Jul 2019 Full-tuition scholarship for the next school year.
    • Awarded to Yadah Ngolo
      Kahasha Scholarship Collège Boboto Jul 2018 Full-tuition scholarship for the next school year.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Ambassador

      Issued by Congo4Tomorrow on May 2025
      Congo4TomorrowAssociated with Yadah Ngolo

    • Worship Leader & Backup Singer

      Issued by CENA / Centre Évangélique Nouvelle Alliance on Oct 2022
      CENA / Centre Évangélique Nouvelle AllianceAssociated with Yadah Ngolo

    • Iron Ring Ceremony Volunteer

      Issued by University of Ottawa on Apr 2024
      University of OttawaAssociated with Yadah Ngolo

    • Tour Guide

      Issued by University of Ottawa on Mar 2023
      University of OttawaAssociated with Yadah Ngolo

    • Co-Founder & Street Cleaner

      Issued by Babongisi Ya Congo on Jun 2020
      Babongisi Ya CongoAssociated with Yadah Ngolo