Hey! I'm April,
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I'm a first year computer science student at the University of Waterloo, focused on learning and building practical software development skills. I'm always seeking internships and new opportunities to apply my knowledge in real-world settings. Outside of school, I enjoy hiking, photography, and swimming!
Experience
Incoming Software Developer
Accelerate Alberta
Jan 2026 - Mar 2026
- Redesigning and optimizing a Next.js and TypeScript website with improved layout, responsiveness, and component reusability to increase user engagement and experience.
ReactTypeScriptNext.jsTailwind CSS
- Developed and optimized reusable UI components in Next.js and TypeScript, improving frontend maintainability and reducing unnecessary re-renders by 25% through refactored component structure and state management.
- Integrated Supabase (PostgreSQL) CRUD operations into the application’s data layer, improving backend–frontenddata synchronization and consistency by 20%.
Next.jsTypeScriptCSSSupaBaseNext Auth
Coach & Lifeguard
Richmond Hill Lifesaving Club
Apr 2023 - Aug 2025
- Coached 100+ youth swimmers in lifesaving sport, contributing to strong competitive results and multiple podium finishes.
- Led practices and competitions, developing strong leadership, communication, and time-management skills.
Projects
NutriLens
TechNova 2025 Hackathon. A mobile app that scans food items and provides nutritional information.
TypeScriptExpoReact Native
MailGest
A web app that summarizes and categories emails using AI.
ReactViteTailwind CSSMongoDBGoogle OAuthGemini API
My Website
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TypeScriptReactNext.jsTailwind CSS
Get in Touch
I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities or projects. Feel free to reach out!