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Joel Canonico

@joelcanonico

I build AI and automation agents that streamline workflows and deliver responsible impact.

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I’m an AI & Automation Analyst focused on turning complex requirements into working, adopted systems. I design AI agents and automation workflows that support real operational needs across teams.

At Thompson Rivers University, I built and deployed Copilot Studio agents with Power Automate integrations across 10+ departments. I also integrated Power Automate with the Microsoft Graph API to automate financial and administrative processes, eliminating an estimated 75+ hours of manual work per month.

To keep data secure, I deployed private AI agents using LangChain, Ollama, and a vector database for document-grounded RAG workflows that enable on-premise knowledge retrieval without exposing data to third-party APIs. I created agentic LLM pipelines in Flowise and n8n to prototype and deliver webhook-driven automations comparable to enterprise deployments.

I’ve also driven adoption through training (100+ users) and by authoring privacy-aware institutional AI guidelines and staff resources. Earlier work includes evaluating and improving 600+ LLM outputs, delivering Salesforce features in Apex and LWC with unit tests, and developing Android apps published to the Google Play Store.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

AI & Automation Analyst

Thompson Rivers University

May 2025 - Present (11 months)

Designed and deployed Copilot Studio agents with Power Automate and Microsoft Graph API integrations across 10+ departments, automating financial and administrative workflows and eliminating an estimated 75+ hours of manual work per month. Built private, document-grounded RAG agents using LangChain and Ollama with on-prem retrieval, and delivered 100+ user training sessions while authoring privacy

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Current

Freelance Android Developer

Freelance

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Developed and published Android apps to the Google Play Store using Java/Kotlin, Firebase authentication and data management, and REST API integrations. Implemented adaptive layouts and Material Design UI patterns, including custom UI and sprite design, to support complete app releases.

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AI Feature Researcher

PictureThis3D

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 (2 months)

Produced an AI research brief evaluating RAG pipelines and avatar/interior-design recommender approaches for feasibility, integration complexity, and expected impact on 3D visualization workflows. Built a Node.js RAG prototype with custom embeddings and document indexing and conducted usability/feasibility research to deliver executive-ready adoption recommendations.

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Programmer Analyst

BC Lottery Corporation

Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 (7 months)

Developed and maintained Salesforce features and defect fixes using Apex and Lightning Web Components within enterprise production systems. Delivered end-to-end sprint execution in Agile/Scrum, wrote automated unit test classes to maintain CI/CD code coverage standards, and mentored a co-op during onboarding and knowledge transfer.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Thompson Rivers University

Bachelor of Computing Science, Computing Science

2021 -

Grade: GPA: 3.94/4.33; Overall GPA: 3.75/4.33; Dean’s List: 5/7 semesters

Pursuing a Bachelor of Computing Science (expected completion July 2026) with a 3.94/4.33 GPA and Dean’s List recognition (5 of 7 semesters).

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