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Philip Soriano

psoriano00@outlook.com

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(905)-341-0833

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St. Catharines, ON

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WORK EXPERIENCE
YesLiberia, Inc
Jan 2025 - Present
Web Developer (Volunteer, Remote)
Monrovia, Liberia
  • Took initiative to analyze and improve the SEO performance of the organization's WordPress site, leading to a measurable increase in organic traffic.
  • Managed the installation, configuration, and customization of plugins to meet specific website functionality and user experience requirements.
  • Conducted regular maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal website performance.
Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre
May 2024 - Jan 2025
Computer Programmer Research Assistant
Welland, ON
  • Configured, upgraded, and dockerized PHP-based CRM software (SuiteCRM) for Kubernetes deployment, ensuring compatibility with custom modules, and automating installation with Bash and GitLab CI scripts.
  • Developed Python scripts with GeoPandas and SciPy to detect and address residual data noise in soil property maps, improving processing efficiency and eliminating manual analysis by researchers.
  • Resolved critical issues in an internal ETL data migration tool, ensuring seamless migration from historical databases.
  • Collaborated with the research team of a partner company to develop and refine methods for detecting artefacts in data, using gradient analysis and edge detection algorithms (OpenCV) on images generated on the dataset using MatPlotLib to identify anomalies efficiently.
  • Produced comprehensive documentation of data analysis methodologies and findings supporting the research team's decision-making and implementation efforts
Welland Minor Baseball League - Community Sponsored Project
Jan 2024 - May 2024
Developer / Team Lead
Welland, ON
  • Led a team in developing a responsive web application using C#, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS/Bootstrap, and JavaScript to streamline game tracking, scorekeeping, and player statistics for the Welland Minor Baseball Association.
  • Oversaw the implementation of the MVC design pattern, promoting clear separation of concerns and efficient management of models, views, and controllers
  • Managed version control with GitHub, reviewing and merging code submissions to maintain code quality and consistency across the project.
PERSONAL PROJECTS
Thesis Contribution
A History of Misrepresentation; Centering Trans-Feminine Individuals Within Craniofacial Approximations by Taylor Violet Ross
https://www.dundee.ac.uk/masters-showcase/2024/taylor-violet-ross
(AWS Face Rekognition, CompreFace, Face++)
  • Edited and proofread thesis while assisting in data collection and analysis.
  • Leveraged facial recognition APIs to compare and quantify the consistency of craniofacial approximations of the same skull, examining how different standards proposed by the author affected the results.
Snake Clone UWP Game
https://github.com/sorphil/sanic-uwp/
(C#, Universal Windows Platform)
  • Developed a Snake Clone game using the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) with C#, featuring an interactive and engaging user interface.
  • Utilized game loop mechanics and input handling to replicate classic Snake gameplay, gamepad and keyboard controls for an optimal user experience across devices.
To-Do Web Application
https://github.com/sorphil/todolist-web
(JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, Python, Django/Django REST)
  • Designed a web application using vanilla JavaScript/HTML/CSS as the frontend and storing data and handling authentication and sessions using Django-REST framework as the backend (hosted using the basic service provided by Python Anywhere)
EDUCATION
Niagara College
Jan. 2023 - Jan 2025
Computer Programming and Analysis Co-op
Welland, ON
  • GPA: 3.7/4.0
  • President's Honour Roll for three consecutive terms
  • Relevant Courses: Data Warehousing, Big Data Programming & Reporting, Network Security, Operating System Administration
TECHNICAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Skills
  • Languages: Python, C#, Javascript, HTML/CSS3, Java
  • Libraries & Frameworks: Numpy, MatPlotLib, SciPy, Pandas, GeoPandas, Django/Django-REST, ASP.NET, .NET, REACT, Sass
  • Tools & Databases: Git, Linux, SSIS, Shell/Bash Scripting, PowerBI, Docker, Kubernetes, JWT, CI/CD, SQL Server, Sqlite, MongoDB
Certifications
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals AZ-900
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Aramark - Brock University
Feb. 2023 - Present
Food Service Worker
St. Catharines, ON
  • Trained across different campus food locations(Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Pita Pit, etc.), demonstrating adaptability and quick learning.
  • Ensured and upheld high standards of quality with attention to detail
  • Provided friendly and efficient customer service with strong interpersonal skills.