Heather Meatherall

heathermeat7@gmail.com

I'm a computer science student at Ontario Tech University with a passion for gaining new skills and experiences. I get excited about new technologies and I love designing and developing creative solutions to problems. I have a wide variety of skills and life experience that I bring to every task. I have a particular interest in data analysis, web development and QA, but I'll try anything once and I'm not afraid of a challenge!

In my free time, I can be found crocheting, playing music, going on public transit adventures or throwing my dnd charatcers into new and exciting situations.

Experience

Co-op Developer

Public & Business Services & Procurement
Ontario Public Service
  • Created and executed complex test cases for an automated payment processing system, resulting in little to no errors occurring during live use
  • Collaborated with a team to organize and run a companywide case competition, providing students with hands-on experience around idea generation, prototyping, and presenting
  • Organized weekly meeting to help other co-op students improve their coding skills
  • Assisted in training new co-workers on how to use the system, minimizing delays to testing
    • May 2025 - August 2025

    Co-op Junior Programmer

    Public & Business Services & Procurement
    Ontario Public Service
  • Worked with a team to write PowerShell scripts to monitor server space, helping to limit disruptions caused by limited space
  • Lead a team in developing AI resume scanner tool for a month-long hackathon resulting in a second-place victory
    • January 2024 - August 2024

    Summer Intern for Calvary Website Special Projects

    Calvary United Church
  • Assisted in designing and developing the church's website
  • Provided feedback on ideas and changes to help rpoduce the best possible result
  • Communicated effectively to ensure all parties were clear on requirements
  • Communicated progress updates and ensured all deliverables were completed on-time
    • July 2021 - August 2021

    Education

    Ontario Tech University

    Bachelor of Science
    Computer Science with Co-op
    Mathematics Minor
    September 2021 - May 2026

    Skills

    Programming Languages & Tools
    Other Skills
    • Oral and written communication
    • Time Management
    • Team player
    • Able to learn new skills and concepts quickly

    Extra-Curriculars

    VP | Events and Outreach for OTU Student Chapter ACM-W

  • Organized and ran monthly events around career development, networking, and empowering women in computing
  • Provided feedback on ideas and changes to help rpoduce the best possible result
  • Collaborated with other executives of the club to plan, market and run events
  • Partnered with industry professionals for a career panel
    • December 2024 - Present

    ACE x OVIN Accelerating Automotive Innovation Event

  • Collaborated with a team to develop an innovative solution that augmented the operating domain of a fleet of automated delivery vehicles
  • Provided feedback on ideas and changes to help rpoduce the best possible result
  • Developed a proposal for “The B.O.X (Bulk Order Xpress) Fleet” a subset of the fleet equipped with an increased carrying capacity and dedicated to delivering to high volume addresses
  • Selected as a top team and presented our proposal at the Final Symposium in front of a panel of industry experts
    • February 2025 - March 2025

    Memberships

    Women For Stem

  • Met necessary criteria, including maintain grade point average and participating in required events, to remain a program member
  • Utilized well-honed public speaking skills to present at various program events
  • Attended various professional development workshops, outside of required quota
  • Made and maintained meaningful connection with members and mentors
    • September 2021 - Present

    Girl Guides of Canada

  • Worked with a diverse group of people to accomplish tasks
  • Organized camps and events for members within the local area
  • Organized and lead a Zoom meeting on coding using Scratch where each participant created a simple game
  • Participated in various volunteer activities within the local community
    • September 2008 - Present

    Achievments

    • Most Feasible Green Technology Award | ACE x OVIN Accelerating Automotive Innovation Event
    • President’s Honours List | Ontario Tech University
    • Dean's Honour List | Ontario Tech University
    • Level 8 Royal Conservatory Piano-First Class Honours
    • Level 8 Royal Conservatory Theory-First Class Honours with Distinction
    • Canada Cord | Girl Guides Of Canada