Meet Alex, a computer engineering student at the University of Waterloo with a knack for automation and a penchant for efficiency. Growing up surrounded by tech-savvy parents, Alex taught himself to code by creating small programs to simplify daily tasks. He frequently dives into hackathons, generates innovative scripts for self-improvement, and believes firmly in leveraging technology to enhance his career prospects. As he prepares to enter the co-op job market, he’s always on the lookout for ways to stand out—hence his cheeky suggestion of “slapping a script on a resume.”