Ethan Chan

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About Me

I’m a fourth-year Computer Science student at the University of Toronto, passionate about programming and solving real-world problems with technology. My academic journey has strengthened my skills in software development, data structures, and UI/UX design, while my work experience has allowed me to dive into practical web applications and data analytics, including visualization and data science. Outside of coding, I’m a huge sports enthusiast. You’ll often find me playing hockey (on ice or the floor), battling it out in badminton or table tennis, or feeding my need for speed on a go-kart track. I’m also a dedicated F1 fan, a loyal Maple Leafs and Oilers supporter, and a regular at the gym. When I’m not active, I love unwinding with a good book.

Work Experience

Data Enablement and Governance Intern| Canada Life

Jan 2025 – Present

  • Developed Power BI dashboards to analyze internal communities of practice, tracking sentiment, attendance, engagement, and business area demographics to provide actionable insights for leadership.
  • Built another dashboard analyzing email communications, visualizing key metrics such as open rates, click rates, read time distribution, and engagement trends to improve outreach strategies.
  • Improved cross-team communication by creating documentation and email updates for platform changes and new features.

Technical IT Assistant | Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat

May 2024 – Aug 2024

  • Developed critical features and fixed application bugs using HTML, CSS, and Javascript/Typescript, reducing bug occurrences while consistently meeting project milestones ahead of schedule.
  • Led regression testing efforts, resolving 95% of identified bugs through proactive team collaboration and real-time feedback sessions, significantly improving application stability.
  • Enhanced legacy code readability and maintainability, reducing future maintenance costs, and created structured documentation to improve team collaboration.
  • Designed and implemented intuitive training materials that reduced user onboarding time, improving overall user engagement with the platform.

Volunteer Experience

Special Events Associate | Association of Mathematical and Computer Science Students (AMACSS)

Sept 2024 – Present

  • Managed catering coordination for a 200+ guest event, ensuring diverse meal options while accommodating dietary restrictions. Organized prize selection and award planning, working closely with faculty and committees.
  • Led event-day operations, overseeing a team of volunteers for venue setup, food service, and logistics to ensure a smooth experience for faculty and students.
  • Developed an efficient itinerary to optimize pacing, minimize downtime, and keep attendees engaged.

Software Developer Intern | Future of Engagement

Sept 2024 – Dec 2024

  • Developed web scraping tools using Python, Selenium, and ChromeDriver to automate data collection for the Saskatoon 2024 Election, gathering essential candidate information.
  • Created a Slack bot integrated with news RSS feeds using Clay to scrape and store relevant information into a database, and provide automated updates of real-time election events to stakeholders.
  • Improved data presentation by automating the transformation of raw election data into structured and visually appealing HTML and PDF formats, improving readability for decision-makers.

Internal Coordinator | Computer Science Enrichment Club (CSEC)

Sept 2024 – Dec 2024

  • Coordinate logistics for club events, including seminars and workshops, by managing room bookings, schedules, and staff personnel.
  • Moderate online communities across multiple platforms to promote engagement and build a welcoming environment for members.