My Latest Updates

Last updated: March '25

  • Since around April '24, I've been working as a Product Manager in the Digital Health team at Shoppers Drug Mart 💊

  • I'm getting ready to write a sci-fi-ish novel, under the working title of My Father's House Was Built in Silence 🎭, while also competing in Writing Battle competitions. Next one I'll be doing is in May

  • Preparing to run an open reading event series where Toronto-based writers can read their work in an intimate setting and encourage writing as a hobby 📖

  • Latest reads: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke & The Player of Games by Iain M. Banks

'Bout Me

We'll keep it brief.

  • I was raised in Canada, primarily in Thornhill, and grew up doing a mix of Judo (ippon!), swimming, and a LOT of reading(—).

  • In highschool I ran the Reach for the Top (duh) trivia club and was also part of the Improv Club (duh #2)

  • Went to Toronto Metropolitan University / TMU for my undergrad in Biomedical Engineering. During my time there, I was in BMES, BECU, and co-led the MET Hacks (woo!) hackathon. Did a bunch of internships while there as well (eh)

  • Graduated when the COVID-19 lockdown (ew) was still happening, during which I ended up running a community to encourage folks to get back into their hobbies (<3).

  • Fell back into love with writing and started publishing both my short fiction (⚔) and my personal essays (♺) publicly. Also began branching out and reading + watching more outside my comfort zone.

  • Started my career in digital health, working from Associate Product Manager (!) to my current role as a full Product Manager (!) at Shoppers Drug Mart.

  • That's about it for general info, unless you'd like to know about my most recent updates.

P.S. Lovely to have you come by!

My Writing

Some of my recent public works, primarily short stories.I always enjoy hearing feedback to fuel my craft so do not hesitate to reach out!

Creative Fiction


Personal Essays

My Career

Full-Time

  • Product Manager on the Digital Health team @ Shoppers Drug Mart, primarily focused on the PC Health app and web health services platforms.

  • Product Manager on the digital software team @ Alira Health, primarily focused on the SpherePX real-world evidence (RWE) patient platform.

  • Associate Product Manager @ Self Care Catalysts (acquired), primarily focused on the Health Storylines decentralized clinical trials platform.


Internships

My Community

Project Kindling was a community initiative I started in 2021, consisting of 600 members during the peak of the COVID-19 lockdown. We have since ceased operations.The community allowed for 'technical-creatives' or 'creative-techies' to further the development of their hobbies & non-professional interests. For a brief overview, see our recruitment page

MET Hacks is the official annual student-run hackathon at Toronto Metropolitan University, which I co-chaired in 2019 & 2021 while I was an Engineering student.You can read my retrospective on my time leading the team here.

Something new is coming soon...

My Recommendations & Enjoyments

Novels


Shows


Films


Creators

  • aini shares video content focused primarily on China in relation to east Asia and the exploration of different sociocultural perspectives.

  • Ana Isabel dissects films and pop culture on her channel, all while wearing a costume!

  • Answer in Progress explores complex questions and topics, breaking them down into engaging and informative videos.

  • Dami Lee is an architect who shares insights into architectural design, project walkthroughs, and educational content related to architecture.

  • Economics Explained simplifies complex economic concepts and market dynamics, making them accessible to a broad audience.

  • Ginny Di offers cosplay tutorials, music videos, and Dungeons & Dragons content.

  • Good Work is edge-cutting business journalism. You read that right.

  • HealthyGamerGG is Dr. Alok Kanojia, a psychiatrist and gamer, who discusses mental health topics, particularly focusing on the gaming community and young adults.

  • Jacob Geller creates thought-provoking video essays that delve into video games, art, and culture.

  • Josh Strife Says provides reviews, critiques, and commentary on video games and lifestyle decisions. Also hates the type of advice most men get these days as much as I do.

  • Joy of Missing Out is run by Chloe and Eric, former software PM's who spent their 20s working for other people and are now living their 30s betting on themselves.

  • mylene's mind is where Mylene shares content related to mental health, personal growth, and self-reflection on her 20's.

  • oliSUNvia is where Olivia creates video essays exploring philosophy, social science research, media & Gen Z trends.

  • RMTransit explores public transportation systems around the world, discussing transit design, infrastructure, and urban planning.

  • Voices of the Past brings historical texts and speeches to life, providing narrations of historical documents and literature.


Games