Laura Southwood

IESO — Developmental Student, Operational Effectiveness

JANUARY 2023 – DECEMBER 2023

Produced routine reports and analyses.

Implemented automation and efficiencies for recurrent processes.

Created data tools and documented procedures. 

Became familiar with power system and electricity market operation.

Healthcare Systems R&A — Software Engineering Research Assistant

APRIL 2022 – AUGUST 2022

Designed and developed a full-stack mobile application using react-native, express, and SQL.

SV Robotics Academy — Instructor

DECEMBER 2020 – DECEMBER 2021

Teaching coding and 3D modelling to children aged 6-17 through an online platform.

Lakeridge Health — Screener

APRIL - OCTOBER 2020

Asked screening questions and ensured safety guidelines were being followed.

Directed flow of staff, patients, and visitors entering and exiting the building.

Wokin Express — Cashier

APRIL 2017 -  2019

Received telephone and walk-in food orders, ensured items and associated accompaniments were packed correctly for pickup or delivery.

Processed cash, credit, and debit sales transactions for orders being picked up.

Lakeridge Ski Resort — Ticket and Equipment Rentals Cashier

DECEMBER 2016 - 2019

Scheduled lessons and prepared rental contracts.

Completed cash, credit, and debit customer transactions such as lift tickets and item sales.

McMaster University — Software Engineering

SEPTEMBER 2019 - APRIL 2024

Graduated with distinction from McMaster’s 5-year undergraduate software engineering co-op program.