Orion Nelson

A dynamic and resourceful technology professional, I have consistently showcased a strong aptitude for solving complex problems and delivering innovative solutions within fast-paced environments. With a specialized B.Sc. in Computer Security from York University and rich experience across multiple industries, my abilities extend beyond programming languages to encompass cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, machine learning, and cybersecurity.

In my recent role as an Assistant Research Coordinator at York University's Sherlock Research Team, I demonstrated exceptional leadership in directing a specialized financial crimes research team. I spearheaded the design and implementation of a product for customer information acquisition and security screening and led a significant cloud migration and refactoring effort for a web crawler and search engine.

In addition, I have experience constructing autonomous web crawlers with spam detection and multi-threaded support, leading to significant improvements in data extraction rates. My technical prowess is coupled with a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and scrum sessions, which I have utilized to enhance team performance and deliver high-quality, efficient solutions.

On the software development front, I have leveraged my skills in multiple languages and frameworks such as Python, Java, JavaScript, and React to build robust and scalable applications. I am experienced in implementing secure systems and networks and have effectively minimized vulnerabilities across the organizations I have worked with.

Combining my solid academic grounding, practical experience, and dedication to continuous learning, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, team leadership, and innovative thinking. I am eager to bring my skills and experience to your team, where I can contribute to creating state-of-the-art solutions that drive your business forward.

Experience

Assistant Coordinator / Developer Lead

Lassonde School of Engineering - York University (Toronto, Ontario)
Sep 2022 - Current
0 years 11 months

Research Assistant

Lassonde School of Engineering - York University (Toronto, Ontario)
Jan 2022 - Current
1 years 7 months

Teppanyaki Chef

Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse (Burlington, Ontario)
Jun 2016 - Current
7 years 2 months

System Administrator

Allenfort Inc
Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
0 years 11 months

Junior Technician

PuroClean (Oakville, Mississauga)
Jan 2020 - Apr 2022
2 years 3 months

Education

York University - B.Sc. Specialized Honors in Computer Security

Sep 2018 - Aug 2022

Research: Anti Money Laundering and Information Retrieval

Toronto, ON

Pursued Computer Science with an emphasis on Cybersecurity,
encompassing a range of specialized courses and practical experience
securing digital systems and networks.