About Me

Hello world, I’m Kelvin - a seasoned Software Engineer building datacenter networking and diagnostic systems at Microsoft. I LOVE creating impactful software systems that make the world a better place while empowering others to do the same. More details about my work experiences and qualifications can be found on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/kelvin-lin.

Work Experience

  • Software Engineer II, Microsoft Corporation - Azure Hyperscale Networking (March 2022—Present)
  • Software Engineer, Microsoft Corporation - Azure Physical Networking (August 2019—February 2022)
  • Teaching Assistant, McMaster University (September 2016—April 2019)
  • Software Engineering Intern, Microsoft Corporation - Azure Physical Networking (May 2018—August 2018)
  • Software Engineering Intern, Syngli Inc. (May 2017—August 2017)
  • CodeMakers Curriculum Coordinator, Venture Engineering and Science at McMaster University (September 2015—August 2016)
  • Lab Instructor, Venture Engineering and Science at McMaster University (May 2015—August 2015)
  • Computer Instructor, LogicFusion Limited (March 2012—August 2014)

Education See Courses

  • Master of Science in Computer Science (Specialization in Machine Learning)
    GPA: 4.0/4.0 ; simultaneously completed the requirements for a specialization in Interactive Intelligence.
    Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022

  • Bachelor of Engineering and Management in Software Engineering and Management (Co-op)
    Graduated with Distinction (“Summa Cum Laude”)
    McMaster University, 2019

  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics
    Graduated with Distinction (“Summa Cum Laude”)
    McMaster University, 2019

Licences and Certifications See Certifications

  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Licence, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance Inc.

Awards See Certificates

  • Best Teaching Assistant, Software Engineering Society, McMaster University (March 2017)

Engineering and Programming Competition Results See Certificates

  • Second Place, McMaster IEEE Programming Contest (March 2018)
  • Third Place, McMaster Engineering Competition - Programming Division (October 2017)
  • Third Place, Microsoft College Code Competition at McMaster University (September 2017)
  • Third Place, McMaster Engineering Competition - Programming Division (October 2016)
  • Third Place, McMaster ACM-ICPC Qualifier (October 2016)
  • Innovation in Controls, EcoCAR Development Challenge (October 2015)
  • Exemplary Report Award, EcoCAR Development Challenge (October 2015)
  • Runner-up, EPIC Game Development Challenge (February 2015)

Extracurricular Activities

  • Member, McMaster Competitive Programming Team (September 2016—April 2019)
  • Chief Judging Officer, Canada’s Next Top Ad Exec (September 2018—April 2019)
  • Member, McMaster EcoCAR3 Controls Team (September 2015—April 2018)
  • Member, McMaster Programming Club (September 2014—April 2015)

Volunteering

  • Student Notetaker, McMaster Accessibility Services (January 2015—April 2019)
  • Child Life Volunteer, SickKids Hospital (August 2013)
  • Camp Volunteer, City of Markham (March 2011—March 2013)
  • Camp Inclusion Volunteer, City of Markham (March 2011—March 2013)

Programming Languages

  • C
  • C++
  • C#
  • HTML/CSS/JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Java
  • Kusto Query Language (KQL)
  • SQL
  • PHP
  • Python