Colin Toft
About Me
Hi, I'm Colin, a fourth-year computer science student at the University of Waterloo, passionate about building technology for social impact.
Since I was young, I've loved uncovering how things work. That curiosity led me to software, where I could explore systems and build my own. It also sparked a fascination with compilers, the systems behind software that translate it into machine instructions.
Recently, I've been diving into AI interpretability and alignment, reading about how models operate and ways to ensure they act for humanity's benefit. This field connects my love of understanding complex systems with the ability to make a real-world difference.
Outside of school and internships, you can find me developing software for nonprofits at UW Blueprint, working on creative projects at Socratica, writing and producing music, and staying active through running and rock climbing.
Projects
UW Blueprint - Sistema Toronto
Created a platform for registered charity Sistema Toronto, which provides music lessons for students in underserved communities.
Idle Motion in Human-Robot Interaction
Undergraduate research assistantship at the Social and Intelligent Robotics Research Lab (SIRRL).
UW Blueprint - Feeding Canadian Kids
Created a full-stack platform for Feeding Canadian Kids charity, connecting food providers with after-school programs.