Xander Pickering

MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB

• Introduction to Software Engineering: collaborated with three other developers to build an Android employee scheduling application while studying the processes of team-driven development and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Introduction to Game Design: collaborated with three other developers to create a fully-functional, 4K rhythm game in Godot.
• Programming Methodologies: collaborated with another developer to build a text-based action adventure RPG using C and ncurses.

Ross Sheppard High School, Edmonton, AB

• Maintained a steady, above-average GPA to graduate with the honors distinction in the class of 2021.

Alberta Pensions Services Corporation, Edmonton, AB

• Operated the service desk in tandem with a team of support specialists, taking phone calls and rapidly closing tickets and incident reports to maintain the pace of organization-level activities.
• Managed on-the-go hardware tasks on site, including provisioning new workstations and PXE-booting enterprise Windows onto evergreened corporate machines.
• Learned Active Directory, Azure and federated identity, privileged identity management, internal payroll software, customer relationship management, printer network configuration, SCCM, ServiceNow, and more.

Code Ninjas, Edmonton, AB

• Instructed students aged 8–11 in coding fundamentals through interactive sessions using Minecraft and Roblox platforms.
• Guided students in creating and modifying their own games and virtual worlds, fostering creativity and practical application of coding skills.
• Taught basic programming concepts in an engaging environment tailored for younger learners.

Stony Plain Road Business Association, Edmonton, AB

• Developed and executed content strategies for social media platforms, increasing organic engagements by over 200%.
• Managed the association’s social media accounts, scheduled posts, and interacted with the community to enhance brand visibility.
• Conducted in-person interviews with local businesses to promote traffic and increase visibility while giving business owners their own voice.
• Edited video and photography for use in social media campaigns, including the aforementioned interviews.

YouTube, Edmonton, AB

• Grew a YouTube channel to over 19.5K subscribers through strategic content planning, SEO, and engaging video production, demonstrating a strong understanding of digital content trends and audience retention.
• Generated over $6,000 in revenue by leveraging monetization techniques such as ad revenue and affiliate marketing, showcasing entrepreneurial acumen and a keen sense of rising business opportunities.
• Designed, edited, and produced content that consistently exceeded viewership expectations, using DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro with advanced editing techniques to create high-quality, compelling videos.

Canadian Tire, Edmonton, AB

• Ensured the store was well stocked by regularly restocking shelves and facing aisles so customers had access to the products they needed.
• Collaborated with team members to keep stock pallets and carts organized and easily accessible for restocking and facing aisles.
• Demonstrated strong product knowledge and customer service skills to help customers find the products best suited to their needs.

A hardware-software bridge between a 2011 VW Jetta dash cluster and the BeamNG.drive simulation platform.

• Engineered a real-time telemetry interface using custom firmware and microcontroller integration to mirror in-game vehicle data on physical automotive hardware.
• Achieved millisecond-level latency and seamless synchronization between digital and analog systems, creating an immersive physical driving experience.
• Demonstrated practical application of embedded systems, CAN bus communication, and real-time signal processing.
• The project was recognized as one of the top capstones in the department for its innovation and technical complexity.

Festival of Trees, Nisku, AB

• Worked at a technology help desk, assisting festival visitors with proprietary software used for the event.
• Provided technical support and troubleshooting for software-related issues.
• Assisted visitors with information about upcoming events and donation options.

Edmonton, AB

• Tutored children aged 8–12 in English, math, science, and other subjects.
• Assisted parents with custom study plans to help their children accomplish their academic goals.