Daniel Thorp

Education

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University of Ottawa

Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Engineering (CO-OP)

Employment

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Communications Commissioner

University of Ottawa Students' Union

  • Pioneered the role of the first elected Communications Commissioner, establishing strategies for organizational communications and operations.
  • Directed comprehensive digital strategies for multi-channel communications, boosting student engagement and voter accessibility.
  • Managed high-stakes projects such as the general elections, introducing technological innovations to improve accessibility and engagement.
  • Streamlined governance by drafting, refining, and implementing policy and bylaw amendments.
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Engineering Release Team Student

Blackberry QNX

  • Developed web reports to provide data-driven insights for license management.
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Software Developer

The Forge VTT

  • Revamped external integration, restructuring data storage format using Node.js scripts for seamless migration.

Volunteering

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President

Hack the Hill

  • Led incorporation as a not-for-profit, establishing legal, financial, and governance frameworks to ensure full compliance.
  • Oversaw the planning and execution of Ottawa's largest hackathon, coordinating a team of 60+ students.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive full-stack event management web application to streamline event logistics and improve participant experience.
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Canadian Federation of Engineering Students

Hack the Hill

  • Scheduled and led board meetings, ensured compliance with organizational policies, and introduced new bilingual templates to improve board efficiency.
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Executive Committee

IEEE uOttawa Student Branch

  • Represented and advocated for engineering students, leading governance initiatives.
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Engineering Director

University of Ottawa Students' Union

  • Elected by engineering students to represent 40k undergraduate students as an active member of the union's Board of Directors.
  • Contributed significantly to policy development and decision-making, actively participating in parliamentary deliberations and chairing meetings.

Technical Skills