Alexander Liao
Email: alex.yj.liao@gmail.com | Phone: (519) 886-5902 | Mobile: (226) 988-4578 | Waterloo, ON
Introduction
My name is Alexander Liao, and I am from Waterloo, Ontario. I am very passionate in the areas of Computer Science and Pure Mathematics, and I love learning so I work hard to expand on my skills and increase my areas of knowledge. Please email me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
Education
WRDSB Enrichment Centre
September 2012 - June 2016
Waterloo Regional DSB Congregated Enrichment Program
Waterloo CI
September 2016 - June 2020
High School Diploma, AP Credits
Skills / Certifications / Qualifications
Computer Programming / CS
My main field of interest is in Computer Programming and Computer Science. I am experienced in the following languages:
- Python 2.x, 3.4-
- Java, Java 8
- Javascript
Music
I am very passionate about music, and I have been learning to play the piano since age 5. In grade 7, I learned Advanced Rudiments (Theory).
- Practical Grade 9 | First Class Honors
- Advanced Rudiments | 96.5%
Air Cadets
I have been an active air cadet for over 2 years, and this has given me lots of experience with aviation, drill, military knowledge, and leadership skills.
- Flight Corporal
- Proficiency Level 2
- Fitness Level Gold, for Level 3
- Active Flight Commander
Achievements
Ontario Technological Skills Competition
May 2015 - My team and I were invited into the Provincial OTSC competition to represent the Region of Waterloo in the area of Lego Robotics.
- 1st place in Ontario (2015)
Mathematics and Computing Competitions
During my time in school, I have competed in many mathematics and computing competitions. Here is a list of my accomplishments in these competitions.
- Pascal Competition (Mathematics) (UWaterloo), 80%+ Score (2016)
- Canadian Computing Competition (Computing), Top 20%
- NAIPC (Computing), Represented UWaterloo (2015)
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Caribou Cup (Mathematics) (Brock University)
- Top 1% (2015)
- Top 30 (2015, 2014)
- Gauss Competition (Mathematics) (UWaterloo), Perfect Score (2014, 2013)
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Mathematica Centrum (Mathematics)
- Grade 4 Byron-Germain Top 20 (2012)
- Grade 3 Thales Top 5 (2011)
- Grade 3 Thales 2nd Place (written in Grade 2, 2010)