Vincenzo Milano - Personal Website

About Me

From a young age, I’ve been captivated by technology. It all started with dismantling old household devices to understand how they worked, and by the age of 13, I was building custom computers. My passion for technology grew as I explored new skills and challenges, even starting my own coding club with two friends in high school to share my interests.

This passion led me to pursue a double degree in Computer Science and Business at Wilfrid Laurier University, where I’ve had the opportunity to connect with amazing individuals from both the tech and business worlds. Throughout my journey, I’ve been involved in numerous clubs and leadership roles, and I’m now the Chief Strategy Officer of Konfer and Co-President of the Laurier Computing Society.

I’m committed to expanding my knowledge and skills every day, with a drive to innovate and make meaningful contributions to the fields I love.

Skills & Technologies

VS Code

GitHub

Git

OpenGL

Java

Python

C++

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Education

Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA / Bachelor of Science - BS (Double Degree), Business Administration and Management, General / Computer Science

Sep 2022 - Apr 2027

Activities and societies: Laurier Computing Society (LCS), HawkHacks, National Case Competition (NCC), Lazaridis Students' Society (LazSoc), Lazaridis Council

Work Experience

Konfer Inc, Waterloo, ON - Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

June 2024 - Present

As CSO of Konfer, I strategize and lead corporate outreach, driving the success of high-impact events, from hackathons to networking gatherings, with a focus on securing sponsorships and partnerships. We specialize in delivering creative, well-executed events that meet client KPIs and leave lasting impressions, both in Canada and internationally

IBM, Toronto, ON - Student Ambassador

April 2024 - Present

I represent IBM at campus events, collaborate with global ambassadors, and actively promote mainframe technology by demonstrating its applications in modern computing and enterprise solutions to students.

NAC Property Management, Vaughan, ON - Project Manager Co-op

May 2024 - August 2024

At NAC Property Management, I coordinated projects, optimized resource allocation, improved team productivity by streamlining workflows, managed client communications, and led initiatives to enhance operational efficiency with new software solutions.

Headstarter AI, Vaughan, ON - Software Engineer Fellow

July 2024 - September 2024

As a Software Engineer Fellow at Headstarter AI, I lead the development of AI-focused projects using React, NextJS, and OpenAI, and optimize AI models with AWS and TensorFlow. Currently spearheading a project to acquire 1,000 active users by enhancing UI/UX and utilizing Firebase for scalable back-end support.

Decathlon, Vaughan, ON - IT Specialist

May 2023 - August 2023

As an IT Specialist at Decathlon, I ensured the functionality and security of all in-store systems and devices, managed software updates, troubleshot technical issues, and streamlined IT processes to enhance overall store operations and staff productivity.

Milano Computers, Vaughan, ON - Founder

September 2018 - August 2023

As the founder of Milano Computers, I built custom computers tailored to client needs, diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues, and provided personalized tech support. I also developed a customer-oriented service model, offering maintenance plans and tech consultations to ensure optimal performance and satisfaction.

Extracurricular

Laurier Computing Society, Waterloo, ON - Co-President

August 2024 - Present

As Co-President of the Laurier Computing Society, I restructured the organization, expanding the executive team and growing the society’s reach to over 3,500 students. I oversee 30-40 annual events, including workshops, hackathons, and speaker sessions, enhancing student engagement in computer science.

JDC Central, Toronto, ON - Director of Corporate Relations

October 2023 - August 2024

As Director of Corporate Relations at JDC Central, I led the organization of a 3-day competition for 450+ participants, secured $50,000 in sponsorships, and built key partnerships to elevate the event’s profile.

HawkHacks, Waterloo, ON - Logistics Coordinator

October 2023 - Present

Coordinated logistics for hackathon events, ensuring smooth operations, participant satisfaction, and seamless communication across teams.

LazSoc, Waterloo, ON - Director of Corporate Relations

July 2024 - Present

Led corporate outreach efforts, securing sponsorships and fostering strong relationships with industry leaders to support student initiatives and events.

National Case Competition (NCC), Waterloo, ON - Programming Coordinator

June 2023 - August 2024

Developed and managed programming challenges for national-level competitions, enhancing participants' skills in critical thinking and problem-solving.

Events Attended

Collision Toronto

Attended this premier technology conference that brings together the world’s best startups, investors, and industry giants. Learned about the latest trends in technology, including AI, cybersecurity, and emerging tech startups.

Futurist Toronto

Explored the future of finance and blockchain technologies at one of the largest tech events in Canada, networking with industry leaders and discovering new innovations in decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain applications.

Projects

Ray Tracer | OpenGL & C++

September 2023 - Present

Developed a lightweight CPU-based ray tracer and implemented features such as scene composition, reflection mapping, UV textures, and depth-of-field simulation to generate detailed and photorealistic images.
Utilized advanced techniques and a proprietary rendering engine to model light scattering and scene generation, showcasing the ability to work independently on complex projects.