Software Engineering Student

Hi, I'm Anna Poutanen

First-year University of Waterloo student interested in full-stack development, data analysis, and applied machine learning. Currently seeking a Spring 2026 co-op position.

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About Me

I'm currently in my 1B term studying Software Engineering at the University of Waterloo (Sept. 2025 – April 2030).

Experience in full-stack web development, data analysis, and machine learning, combining strong foundations in Python, TypeScript, C/C++, and JavaScript with a passion for building practical, data-driven solutions through collaborative projects.

Languages

Java
Python
C
C++
JavaScript
HTML/CSS
SQL
TypeScript

Tools & Libraries

Git
pandas
NumPy
Matplotlib
React
Flask
Node.js
Excel
1B
Current Term
8+
Projects Built
6+
Work Experiences
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Experience

Feb 2025 – June 2025

Data Analyst Volunteer

Mount Sinai Hospital • Toronto, ON

  • Collaborated with a team to develop a Python algorithm for organizing, sorting, and analyzing lab data
  • Utilized pandas and NumPy Python libraries to improve data handling efficiency and accuracy
  • Managed code development using Git for version control
May 2025 – Aug 2025

Math Tutor

Kumon Tutoring Center • Toronto, ON

  • Tutored students grades K-6 in math, reinforcing foundational concepts and problem-solving skills
  • Tracked progress and gave feedback to improve accuracy, speed, and confidence
  • Supported a positive learning environment and assisted with class operations
March 2025 – July 2025

Assistant Volleyball Coach

Titans Volleyball Association • Toronto, ON

  • Coached players ages 12-14 through leading drills, officiating gameplay, and providing individualized instruction
Aug 2024 – Sept 2024

Volleyball Camp Counselor and Assistant Coach

Camp Madawaska • Bancroft, ON

  • Served as an overnight counselor, supervising a cabin of 14 campers ages 14-15
  • Assisted as a volleyball coach by teaching fundamental skills, designing drills, and ensuring sportsmanship
June 2023 – Aug 2023

Coding Camp Counselor

UCC Summer Camps • Toronto, ON

  • Taught students ages 12–15 the fundamentals of Python through interactive lessons and projects
  • Designed and delivered week-long lesson plans to introduce core programming concepts
April 2022 – Aug 2025

Soccer Referee

Beach Community Soccer League • Toronto, ON

  • Officiated soccer matches for children ages 10-12 enforcing game rules, player safety, and communication between teams and coaches
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Featured Projects

Electriumap

Team Project

Developed a crowdsourced React web app to help riders locate EV charging stations. Implemented Firebase backend for geolocation uploads, image storage, CSV imports, and a multi-step form UI

TypeScript React Firebase Mapbox

AI Music Recommender System

API, AI

AI-powered music recommendation system that infers user emotion from facial expressions (FER‑2013) and delivers mood-aligned tracks via the Spotify Web API.

Python Spotify API TensorFlow NumPy pandas

Chess Opening Trainer

Interactive

Interactive CLI chess opening trainer with a visual board: define openings in JSON, get move validation, and practice against weighted random responses.

Python

To-Do App

Full Stack

Full-featured todo application with Flask REST API, MySQL database, and responsive web interface. Includes task prioritization, category filtering, search, and date-based views. Comprehensive test suite with 100% pass rate and 87% coverage.

SQL Python JavaScript HTML/CSS
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Let's Connect

I'm always open to connecting with other students, developers, or potential co-op mentors. Feel free to reach out!