Tony Abbass

Student at UWaterloo Computer Engineering (1st Year)

  2. Who I am

    Hey there! I’m a first year Computer Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, who is currently exploring and learning about embedded systems, low level firmware programming, general systems design, as well as how programming and algorithms can be used as artistic expression. I have a strong passion for learning and research, and I’m looking forward to being able to contribute to the knowledge of the world and providing powerful tools to acquire that knowledge. I enjoy working on passion projects, programming, cooking, sewing, and am interested in the arts, despite still looking for the proper medium. In my work, I’m organized, efficient, communicative, disciplined, and adaptable.

  3. Things I've Done

    • VP of Technology at Junior Achievement, a student led entrepreneurship program where I learned about basic product development and marketing
    • Led the development of a demo game for the purposes of learning C# and expanding my knowledge of standard programming algorithms, workflows, and design practices. (Summer-Winter ‘24)
    • Played on the Halifax Grammar Varsity Basketball team ‘23-24 where I developed resilience and learned to work in a team environment which comes with adversity.
    • Played the role of Javert in our school’s musical production of Les Miserables ‘25 where I learned more about the arts and how creative processes can work.

  4. Education and Skills

    • IB Diploma achieved at Halifax Grammar School.
    • Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo ‘30.
    • I am very comfortable with writing intermediate C# programs and working with frameworks such as monogame for development in C#, and I have an intermediate understanding of object oriented design best practices.
    • I am very comfortable programming in C (embedded or not), and understand its compilation process as well as best practices and how it can be used in development. Check out my GitHub for a couple things I made to demonstrate some of my knowledge!
    • I am familiar with basic HTML and CSS development.

  5. Work Experience

    • Volunteered at Feed NS for 5 months collaborating with other volunteers to sort incoming donations in a warehouse environment (Summer 2022)
    • Volunteered at Future Stars Basketball, coaching and refereeing youth basketball for 10 weeks and coordinating with other coaches, as well as teaching youth how to play better and teaching them skills on how to be better people through sportsmanship. (Summer 2023)
    • Worked at Frontline Traffic Control controlling traffic through road construction sites, and learning more about different kinds of people and how to best work with them. I learned how to effectively communicate with people, especially over radio. (Summer 2024)

  6. What I'm Doing

    I’m currently learning about embedded systems, low level firmware programming, alongside general systems design and my studies at Waterloo. I'm looking into the wide variety of fields in computer engineering to look for which ones best suit the way I enjoy working and would likely be content with doing for at least a great portion of my life. I’m less concerned with the money and more concerned with how much I would enjoy engaging with the field for an extended period of time in working conditions, which can often take away passion, and also how in demand jobs in the field will be through the modernly uncertain future both economically and technologically.