Using mathematical models and scenario training, Mr. Hum developed sophisticated strategy and tracking software to process the vehicle telemetry and vehicle speed during the race. The rookie Calgary team finished 13th, and was the second fastest Canadian entry behind the University of Waterloo.

Mr. Hum recently founded the Future Innovators and Educators of the Schulich School of Engineering (FINESSE) Society, which he currently chairs. The purpose of FINESSE is to provide graduate and undergraduate students looking at academic careers with monthly seminars and presentations on relevant subjects, giving them a taste of teaching, research and service work in academic professions.