Peter Newman

Peter Newman

CNC Operator & Apprentice Cabinet Maker

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  • About me

    Recent grad from UBC Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS). AI, Computer Graphics, Cognitive Science, Computer Vision.Programmer: C++/C/OpenGL/Python/JavaScript/Java/Bash/Shell and also an Illustrator and Artist.

  • Education

    • Langara College

      2018 - 2020
      Associate's degree: Graduation with Distinction Computer Science CGPA: 3.87 / 4.0
    • Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design

      1997 - 2003
      Bachelor's degree Fine/Studio Arts, General
    • The University of British Columbia

      2021 - 2024
      Bachelor's degree Computer Science
  • Experience

    • JB Woodworks

      Sept 2004 - Aug 2005
      CNC Operator & Apprentice Cabinet Maker

      Operator and calibrator of CNC Machine, Assembling Cabinets, Staining & Finishing, and a little Furniture Design.

    • Entirety Press

      Aug 2005 - now
      Owner / Illustrator / Artist / Book Publisher

      Limited Edition non-traditional-narrative-illustration based book publishing company.● Authored, illustrated, and published 4 books of varyingly length and style over Adobe, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign using digital and hand drawn elements ensuring consistent art directions and style.● Freelanced as an Illustrator and Graphic Designer successfully completing projects in a timely manner, on budget, and with an extremely high client satisfaction rate. ● Established repeat corporate business by delivering quality product on time and adhering to non-disclosure agreements protecting the privacy of client identity and secrecy of relevant intellectual property. Show less

    • Restoration Hardware

      Sept 2005 - Feb 2007
      Sales Associate
    • Canadian Securities Institute (CSI)

      Oct 2005 - Dec 2020
      Proctor / Invigilator

      ● Created spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel to better manage and display staff schedules to keep staff organised and without having any schedule conflicts.● Successfully managed and scheduled 5+ part-time contract workers for Vancouver Center by having weekly meetings to review daily operations and to ensure staff felt supported in their role and were able to maintain a work life balance.

    • Caffe Artigiano

      Feb 2007 - Aug 2008
      Manager
    • Contemporary Security Canada

      Jan 2010 - Jun 2010
      X-Ray Operator
    • Benton Brothers Fine Cheese

      Nov 2010 - Dec 2018
      Manager - (Kerrisdale Location)

      ● Revamped business’ tracking spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel to report clear and consistent data to better display customer purchasing trends and presented every fiscal period. ● Predicted demands for products by referring previous data, analyzing documented sales trends, and communicating with customers to maximize profit at various price points.● Nurtured new staff into confident and excellent customer service providers resulting in long term increased customer satisfaction and continuous sales increases. Show less

    • Langara College

      Jan 2020 - Aug 2021
      Marker II: Database Structures

      ● Developed marking schemes and rubrics for labs and student work.● Guided students with in dept feedback to encourage positive learning environment and growth. ● Marked database designs, diagrams of relation schema, and student code (MySQL) within a tight schedule ensuring students had time to review feedback between assignments.

    • Xantrex Technology

      Jan 2023 - Sept 2023
      Firmware Engineer

      ● Designed and created icons, Illustrated Schematics, and prototyped UI mock-ups for XANTREX App for Gateway device. ● Lead weekly standup meetings to facilitate intra-team communication. ● Developed automated testing tools such at CAN log playback tool.● Updated, debugged, and expanded upon Automatic Configuration Test suite and RVC GUI.

    • Various

      Feb 2024 - now
      Programmer, AI Trainer, Technical Support, and Web Developer

      ● Provided both in person and remote technical support and assisted client in setting up safeguards to ensure confidential information backed up and secure.● Provided expert analysis on data-driven insights, identifying trends and anomalies to enhance model precision and relevance.● Delivered critical, detailed feedback to developers, focusing on optimization in areas such as output accuracy, user relevance, and error handling.● Migrated website to host and set up back end for a chartable organization so services wouldn't be interrupted for those who needed them.● Coded shader programs in OpenGL to display torchlight and day/night cycle lighting effects.● Illustrated and implemented animation structure in C++ leading to an immersive world with cohesive art direction.● Designed and developed procedural map generation and chunk loading system creating organic adaptive levels. ● Collaborated in a team of 5 to create and develop a game designed democratically in 11 weeks.● Collaborated on a team of 10 to implement an AI chatbot and admin panel for Coast Capital employee onboarding.● Lead designer for UI/UX, Documentation Lead, and developed test plan ensuring stakeholder expectations met. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Social and Behavioral Research Course - Students/Trainees

      CITI Program
      Jan 2022
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