Tommy Xu
About Tommy Xu
Tommy Xu is a Software Engineering Intern at Calabrio, Inc. in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a background in data science and computer science, and experience in various teaching and engineering roles.
Work at Calabrio
Tommy Xu currently works at Calabrio, Inc. as a Software Engineering Intern (Platform) since 2023. In this role, he has contributed to platform-wide structural updates to the application server Wildfly, aiding Calabrio in achieving FedRAMP authorization. Additionally, he has significantly improved performance by reducing SQL query latency by 99% on the main dashboarding page through optimized calls to the data library Hibernate.
Education and Expertise
Tommy Xu is pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science & Statistics at The University of British Columbia, expected to graduate in 2024. He also studied at UBC Sauder School of Business, where he is working towards a Masters of Management from 2022 to 2024. Previously, he studied at the UBC School of Kinesiology, earning a Bachelor's of Kinesiology (Discontinued) from 2019 to 2021. His diverse educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and data analysis.
Background
Tommy Xu has a varied professional background, having worked in multiple roles across different organizations. He served as a Teaching Assistant for both the Master's of Data Science and Computer Science programs at The University of British Columbia in 2022. His experience also includes positions such as Recommendation Algorithm Engineer at Minivillage and Data Analyst Intern at Stoko. He has held leadership roles, including VP External of the UBC Computer Science Student Society, where he organized significant events such as the largest on-campus Tech Career Fair in three years.
Teaching and Tutoring Experience
Tommy Xu has extensive experience in teaching and tutoring. He worked as a Mathematics Instructor I at Math Tutor Network from 2020 to 2022 and served as a Private Secondary Mathematics Teacher at UHUBOR COMMUNICATIONS during the same period. Additionally, he was an SAT Mathematics Tutor at IWE Study & Consulting Inc. for one month in 2020. His roles as a Teaching Assistant at UBC further demonstrate his commitment to education and mentorship.
Leadership Roles and Contributions
In his leadership capacity, Tommy Xu has made significant contributions to student organizations. As VP External of the UBC Computer Science Student Society, he negotiated sponsorships and facilitated cross-university collaborations. He also managed the Clubs Resource Center at AMS of UBC Vancouver for four months in 2021, showcasing his ability to lead and coordinate activities that benefit the student community.