312
Introduction
Team 312 is a group of motivated Computer Science students dedicated to building a demo drone piloting simulator in partnership with Ben Leather and Three Trees Technical. With a shared interest in software development and design, our team is confidently developing a simulator prototype to be used by search and rescue personnel to help train future drone pilots. We aim to create an application that reduces costs and makes their lives easier.
Acknowledgements
The entire team of 321 would like to thank Camosun College, Three Trees Technical, and especially Ben Leather for this opportunity to work on such a meaningful project. We are all excited to show off the skills we learned and bring those with us as we move into the next steps of our lives.
Team Members
Brody Volpe
(👑👑👑)Brody is a Computer Science student with a strong interest in front-end development and user experience design. He brings technical proficiency in C#, HTML, and CSS, along with a growing skillset in UI/UX design principles. Brody is recognized for his strong communication skills, leadership, adaptability, and critical thinking—qualities that support both independent work and team collaboration. Within the team, he focuses on interface design, front-end development, and ensuring a cohesive user experience across the project.
Liam Harrop
(Wünderkind)Born in Victoria BC, Liam Harrop is a dedicated programmer with a passion for learning. Though he did not have any prior experience in Unreal Engine, he has been able to leverage his strong fundamentals in C++ and object oriented programming to quickly get up to speed. In addition, Liam has leveraged his experience gained from a Co-op position at CGI, where he worked with a team on the launch of a new website for the BC Government, to provide valuable real-world experience in an agile work environment.
Colin Smith
(10X Developer)Colin is a dedicated software developer from Victoria, BC. As a student at Camosun College, Colin learned fundamental skills in software development and architecture which he has utilized to drive progress on this project and bring value to his sponsor. With proficiency in C++ programming and prior game programming experience, Colin is well suited to simulator and game development alike.
Chris Griffin
(Mitochondria)Christian is currently pursuing an Information and Computer Systems Technologist Diploma and has developed strong proficiency across multiple programming languages, including C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, and Swift. He also has experience in both SQL and NoSQL database administration, as well as implementing security best practices for software development. He is ecstatic to develop drone software.