About Me

Hi! I'm Alex (Yunfei) Tian — an international student from China, passionate about technology and innovation.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and have been honored on the Dean’s Honour Roll with multiple International Student Scholarships.

Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Applied Science at the University of Victoria, specializing in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, particularly Machine Learning and Deep Learning.

Beyond core fields, I am deeply interested in Robotics, Embedded Systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Skills

Programming Languages

  • C, C++, Python

Data Science

  • Descriptive Statistical Analysis
  • Inferential Statistics
  • Data Visualization (Matplotlib, Seaborn)

Artificial Intelligence

  • Machine Learning Concepts
  • Deep Learning Concepts
  • Scikit-learn, PyTorch

Embedded Systems

  • Microcontrollers: ARM Cortex-A73, Atmel, ESP32, PIC, 8051
  • Communication Protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, TCP/IP, USB, RS232, RS485, CAN, Bluetooth, WiFi, MQTT
  • Operating Systems: Linux, FreeRTOS

Hardware Design

  • Circuit and Analog Design
  • PCB Design
  • Circuit Simulation
  • Familiar with LTspice, KiCAD, EasyEDA

Other Tools

  • Git, GDB Debugging
  • SolidWorks, Fusion 360
  • Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Logic Analyzer

Awards & Certifications

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F1 Tenth Autonomous Driving

1st and 2nd Prize

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ECE399 Design Project

2nd Prize

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International Student Scholarship

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Dean’s Honour Roll

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Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate

Coursera

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Machine Learning & Data Science Certification

Udemy

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Deep Learning Certification

Udemy

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SQL Certification

Udemy

My Roadmap

2014

Arrived in Canada as an international student and started ESL English studies at Camosun College. Completed language training in 2016.

2017

Entered University Transfer Program at Camosun College. Participated in Voice of Victoria, winning second place, and performed at the Chinese New Year Gala. Started part-time work at Red Lion Inn & Suite.

2018

Co-founded Partea (now SH91) on Blanshard Street. Successfully expanded and sold shares by 2020.

2019

Transferred to University of Victoria, Electrical Engineering Department. Completed multiple internships (16 months).

2020

Collaborated as the West Coast regional partner at TianTian International Education Corp. Participated in the online education project, which was successfully sold in 2021.

2023

Started Master of Applied Science at UVic under Professor Kin Fun Li, focusing on Data Science and AI (Machine Learning & Deep Learning).

2024

Began Machine Learning thesis research at Schneider Electric. Co-founded Toria Technology with Dr. Tao Lu, focusing on photonic information transmission and photodetector separation technology. Helped found UVic F1 Tenth Club and achieved 1st and 2nd place in competitions.

2025

The story continues...