Bella Kim
Computer Engineering @ University of Waterloo
About
First-year Computer Engineering student at the University of Waterloo (President's Scholarship of Distinction). I build across the stack — from custom PCBs to full-stack web apps. Currently a Software Engineering Co-op at Graze.AI. I speak English, Korean, and Japanese.
Languages
Web & Frameworks
Tools & Platforms
Hardware & Embedded
Work Experience
Graze.AI
Software Engineering Co-op
Developing software solutions and working alongside the engineering team.
- Python
- JavaScript
- Google AppScript
- N8N
LIKE School
Teacher Assistant
Tutored 200+ students in English speaking and writing. Assisted staff with IT operations and created 20+ booklets with leveled study questions.
- Teaching
- IT Operations
Extracurriculars
UW AKCSE
Events Coordinator
Plan and execute all AKCSE events, coordinating logistics, venues, and outreach for the University of Waterloo chapter.
JAMHacks 9
Co Lead
Led a team of 17 organizers alongside co-lead Jasmine. Secured $10k+ in sponsorship and managed 200+ attendees.
- Next.js
- Vercel
Highlander Engineering
Tech Lead
Jun 2024 — Jun 2025
Designed and updated the official website regularly using Next.js & Vercel.
Marketing Executive
Feb 2023 — Jun 2024
Designed and posted 20+ posts on social media.
Software Executive
Jun 2022 — Jun 2024
- Next.js
- Vercel
SVP Teens · Social Venture Partners Waterloo Region
Website Executive
Aug 2024 — Present
Updated the official webpage regularly using HTML, CSS & JavaScript.
Fundraising Executive
Sep 2023 — Aug 2024
Planned fundraising events and raised $1900+ as a team in 2023-24.
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
Key Club International
Co-President
Jun 2023 — Present
Junior Executive
Jun 2022 — Jun 2023
RythmHacks
Marketing / Design Executive
Designed the sponsorship package used to secure funds from 18 companies. Created 30+ social media posts helping the event reach 100+ hackers.
TurtleHacks
Mentor
Mentored hackers with HTML, CSS, and Python at a 300+ participant hackathon.
Hack the North
Ceremonies Volunteer
Greeted and guided hackers and helped them find assigned seats at the closing ceremony.
Projects
Dia Edu Consulting
A bilingual (Korean/English) website for a Canadian study abroad consulting service.
- Next.js
- Tailwind CSS
- TypeScript
Autonomous Firefighter Bot
Autonomous robot that detects and extinguishes fires in a maze environment. Secured fastest completion time (9.8s) among 50 competing robots. Created 3 custom PCB boards using TraxMaker, improving signal reliability by 40%.
- PCB Design
- TraxMaker
- AutoCAD
- Onshape
- Embedded Systems
Portfolio
Personal portfolio website showcasing projects, experience, and skills. Built with Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS with a responsive design.
- Next.js
- React
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
Fluent Friends
🏆 Best User Design at Technovation Girls
Mobile app connecting ESL learners with native speakers. Won Best User Design at Waterloo Live Regional Pitch Event.
- Business Dev
- Problem Solving
Plat AI
🏆 2nd Place at Flowboat Pitching Competition
A real-time pitch assistant providing automated feedback on business pitches with 95% accuracy. Built a Q&A system that analyzes pitch topics to generate relevant interview questions.
- React
- Node.js
- OpenAI API
Light Your Way
🏆 Overall Project, Strong Pitch & Organization at Community Changemaker
An event platform connecting students with community resources.
- React
- Event Design