Summary
Steve Arias is a software engineer with nine years of experience, currently building software at Microsoft out of New York City. Grounded in a Computer Engineering degree from the University of Waterloo, he progressed through multiple Microsoft internships into a full-time engineering role, bringing practical experience from sectors including finance (CIBC) and geotechnical software (Rocscience). He focuses on problem-solving that creates positive impact and has recently been exploring machine learning as a tool to extend his engineering toolkit. Known for steady growth through iterative internships and core project roles (e.g., telemetry for WATonomous), he blends systems thinking with hands-on implementation. Colleagues would describe him as curious, pragmatic, and dedicated to translating research-minded ideas into production-ready solutions.
9 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Engineering at University of Waterloo