Hi, I'm Alexandra Blais.
I'm a Computer Science and Psychology student at the University of Victoria. Regarding technical skills, I mainly have experience in embedded systems, firmware, and real-time operating systems; though I've begun dabbling in human-computer interaction concepts as well. With respect to psychology, I have experience in conducting and analyzing research and academic writing. There's always an opportunity to combine the technical with the psychological, and that's what I do best.
EDUCATION
University of Victoria
Expected graduation April 2027BSC Computer Science and Psychology
PROJECTS
Terminal Text-editor
In progressA work in progress. Minimal terminal-based text-editor, inspired by vim.
C
GitHub
Visual Assistant
March 2024Co-developed a gesture-based hands-free computer control system using MediaPipe and OpenCV, leading interface design, research, and team coordination. The project won first place at the Google DSC hackathon.
Python
MediaPipe
OpenCV
GitHub
Park your Bike!
Sept 2025 - Nov 2025Class project. Worked with a team to design and test mobile app prototypes for bike parking using user-centered, iterative methods. Conducted user research and evaluations to identify needs and improve usability, navigation, and accessibility.
Figma
Portfolio Website
In progressThe very website you're on! A work in progress.
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
GitHub
EXPERIENCE
Software Developer Co-op
Sept 2024 - Aug 2025Zetron
Implemented embedded systems software to enable secure remote updates, inter-module communication, and system monitoring; improving maintainability, debugging, and overall system performance.
C
Python
RTOS
UART
Linux
CAN
Research Assistant
Oct 2023 - Sept 2024Cognition and Action Lab
Ran experiments on cognitive performance, organized participants and tasks to keep data reliable, and explained neuroscience concepts clearly to participants.