Teaching & Research Assistant
University of Calgary, Department of Computer Science
Alaa Azazi
Alaa Azazi worked as a graduate research assistant at the Agile Surface Engineering Group at the University of Calgary. He received his B.Sc. in Computer Science & General Mathematics and his M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Calgary in 2014 and 2016 respectively. His work spans areas of ubiquitous computing, human-computer interaction, and software engineering.
Alaa is most interested in exploring novel technologies and approaches, and enhancing existing implementations for achieving spatial-awareness and accurate tracking in ubiquitous environments.
Academic Positions
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2016 2014
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2014 2014
Visiting Research Student
Federal University of São Paulo, Institute of Science & Technology
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2014 2013
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Calgary, Department of Computer Science
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2010 2009
Lab Assistant
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, School of Information & Communications Technologies
Education & Training
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M.Sc. 2016
Computer Science
University of Calgary
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B.Sc. 2014
Computer Science & General Mathematics
University of Calgary
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Diploma 2010
Information Technology, Network Systems
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Industry Experience
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Present 2021
Senior Software Developer
Amazon
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2021 2021
Staff Software Developer
AppDirect
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2020 2019
Senior Software Developer
AppDirect
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2019 2016
Software Developer
VizworX Inc.
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2016 2015
Mobile Software Developer
Physio4D
Honors, Awards and Grants
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Sep 2014Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Master’s Scholarship
Received the Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures Graduate Student Scholarship from Alberta Innovates to join the M.Sc. in Computer Science program at the University of Calgary. -
Sep 2014NSERC Surfnet Special Project Grant
Received the NSERC Surfnet Special Project Grant from the Surfnet Research Alliance. -
Sep 2014/15Department of Computer Science Research Award
Received the Department of Computer Science Research Award to join the M.Sc. in Computer Science program at the University of Calgary. -
Sep 2014International Recruitment Graduate Award
Received the University of Calgary International Recruitment Graduate Award to join the M.Sc. in Computer Science program at the University of Calgary.
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Aug 2014Faculty of Science Dean's List Award
Received the Faculty of Science Dean's List Award from the University of Calgary for high academic achievement in the academic year of 2013/2014.
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Jun 2014Mitacs Globalink Research Award
Received a three-month Mitacs Globalink Research Scholarship to the Federal University of São Paulo. -
Aug 2013Faculty of Science Dean's List Award
Received the Faculty of Science Dean's List Award from the University of Calgary for high academic achievement in the academic year of 2012/2013.
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Feb 2013Microsoft Coding Contest
Achieved second place in the Microsoft Coding contest held at the University of Calgary. -
2010-2012Alumni Association International Student Scholarship
Received the University of Calgary Alumni Association International Student Scholarship for outstanding academic performance for three consecutive academic years.
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Mar 2010Cisco-ACCC Award of Excellence
Received the 2010 CISCO-ACCC Information Technology Award of Excellence for outstanding academic performance. -
Nov 2009Cisco Net Riders Networking Competition US-Canada
Achieved first place in Alberta, and third place in Canada in the Cisco Net Riders Networking Competition, and represented the province of Alberta in the final round of the US-Canada theatre wide competition. -
Sep 2008Nexen Inc. Scholarship
Received a fully paid six-year scholarship from Nexen Inc. to complete my undergraduate education at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and the University of Calgary.