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Hi, I'm Jocelyne

I'm an Automation & Operations Specialist with a Master's in Molecular Science.

Research taught me how to troubleshoot systematically and persist when things break.That rhythm still guides every system I build today.

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How I Got Here

From scientist to automation specialist: my journey of discovery, failure, and growth

June 2021

Joined BioRender

Customer Experience Specialist

Started my journey at BioRender, learning the ins and outs of customer support and operations.

July 2021

Bachelor's Graduation

Biomedical Sciences

Graduated with my Bachelor's degree during the pandemic - completed my final semester online.

September 2021

Master's Program Begins

Molecular Science

Started my Master's program while working full-time. Learned to balance research, coursework, and my job.

2021-2024

The Hard Years

Research, Failure, & Growth

Three years of intense research, countless failures, and learning to think from first principles. Worked REALLY part-time during this period. This taught me resilience and systematic problem-solving.

October 2024

Master's Graduation

Molecular Science

Officially graduated with my Master's degree, but already feeling drawn to the logical, problem-solving world of operations.

Late 2024

Automation Discovery

Zendesk & Zapier Exploration

Started experimenting with Zendesk administrative tasks, triggers, and automations. The logical, systematic nature felt like the challenges I loved in research.

February 2025

Operations Specialist

Promotion & Systematic Approach

Promoted to Operations Specialist. Became more systematic and better at root cause analysis, applying my research methodology to business problems.

Tech Stack

Tools and technologies I use to build robust automation systems

ZapierAutomation
OpenAIAI/ML
ZendeskPlatform
N8NAutomation
Google GeminiAI/ML
Anthropic ClaudeAI/ML
Google AppsScriptAutomation

Awards & Recognition

Recognition for excellence in automation, teaching, and research

2025 Operations Automator of the Year

2025 Operations Automator of the Year

Awarded by Zapier at the Zappy Awards for excellence in automation.

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2023-2024 Teaching Excellence Award

2023-2024 Teaching Excellence Award

Awarded for outstanding contributions to teaching and learning at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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3-Minute Thesis® Competition, First Place

3-Minute Thesis® Competition, First Place

Won first place at Toronto Metropolitan University's 2023 3MT competition for effectively communicating complex research.

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2023 Jennifer MacTavish Award

Recognized for graduate student leadership at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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Press & Media

Featured articles, podcast appearances, and media coverage

Mistakes, Missteps, and Mindsets Podcast

I was a guest on episode 12, where we discussed the importance of sharing stories of failure, and fostering resilience.

3 Minute Thesis Competition

First Place Winner, 2023

Let's Connect

Interested in discussing automation, AI workflows, or potential collaborations? I'd love to hear from you.

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