I’m a WTM Mentor! As someone who has experienced firsthand the power of mentorship in tech, I’m honored to now guide three early-career professionals on their journeys through our six-month mentorship program. The tech industry thrives on knowledge sharing and community support. As we navigate …

When I first learned about the Canadian Celebration of Women in Computing (CAN-CWIC), I saw an incredible opportunity for women in tech at Western University. However, I also noticed a significant barrier: there was no established pathway for students to attend this transformative conference. …

Google Research recently showcased their latest research and some of their projects in artificial intelligence and other applications across various domains. The event featured presentations from leading researchers and executives, highlighting breakthroughs in healthcare, climate science, quantum …

I attended the NVIDIA AI Summit in DC in October, and learned about how NVIDIA is shaping the future of artificial intelligence across multiple industries and domains. Here are my key takeaways and insights from this event. The Rise of Accelerated Computing The summit kicked off with an address from …

This September, I had the opportunity to participate in Hack the Hill, Canada’s Capital Hackathon in Ottawa. The event brought together students from across the country for 48 hours of innovation, learning, and collaboration. The Ross Video FPGA Workshop One of the highlights of my hackathon …

This September, I volunteered as a mentor at Hack the North, Canada’s largest hackathon. Hosted at the University of Waterloo, this event brought together over 1,000 passionate hackers from around the world. A Global Community of Innovators What struck me most about Hack the North was its …

As someone who has been attending Hackcon since 2022, speaking at Hackcon 2024 was a particularly special milestone. A few months before the event, I submitted my speaker application, eager to share my experiences in building and nurturing campus tech communities. Being selected to speak on …

As a GitHub Campus Expert, I had the incredible opportunity to co-organize GitHub Field Day 2024 in New York City alongside my fellow Campus Expert peers. This experience went beyond just event planning – it was about creating a platform where student leaders could connect, share, and grow together. …

Throughout my involvement with HackWestern, I’ve worn many hats - workshop presenter, Major League Hacking (MLH) GitHub Campus rep, and technical mentor. These roles have allowed me to pursue my passion for making technology education more accessible and engaging for students of all skill …

Attending GitHub Universe 2023 was an amazing experience! For those unfamiliar, GitHub Universe brings together the world’s developers, enterprise leaders, and security professionals for two days of interactive sessions focusing on AI, security, and the developer experience. How I Got the …

I’m excited to have spoken earlier last year at the Grace Hopper Conference as a computer science student! My talk was focused on empowering individuals to build a campus community. I shared my experience starting Western University’s Women in Computer Science Committee (UWO WICS) and how I leverage …

As a part of this year’s RBC Borealis AI Lets Solve It Program, I worked in a team setting to develop a research paper and deliverables for our topic on utilizing deep learning for earthquake detection. Program Overview As quoted directly from them: At RBC Borealis, we firmly believe that AI …

This past summer, I had the incredible opportunity to work at GoDaddy as a Software Development Engineer Intern on the Domain Name Auctions team. Looking back at my experience, I want to share some highlights and learnings from my time there. Check out GoDaddy Auctions at auctions.godaddy.com/beta …

In 2022, I was honored to receive the Pass It On (PIO) Award for my initiative focused on improving resources and opportunities for women and other marginalized communities in technology. What is the Pass It On Award? 🏆 The Systers Pass It On Awards Program, established by AnitaB.org, is a vital …

Earlier last summer, I had the opportunity to attend Google IO / NA Connect. As the President of the Google Developer Club at my university and have had the opportunity to engage 800+ attendees over the course of the year, this event was a definite favorite of mine, in being able to get a more in …

As the GDSC (Google Developer Student) Lead/President for 2022–2023 at Western University, it has been both an honor and a privilege to have been able to host and organize technical, personal and career development events across campus and virtually to a global audience of individuals, who share the …

As a part of the Ivey Product Society this term, I was excited to work on Google Cloud Skillboost Platform, because I have always been passionate about making the platform more accessible, easy to use, and engaging with students. Problem Identification After having organized a workshop at Maple …

As the Campus Lead for The Percentage Project at Western University, I’ve had the unique opportunity to uncover compelling data that tells the story of our computer science students' experiences. What we found wasn’t just numbers – it was a narrative about confidence, pressure, and the …

I co-organized an International Women’s Day (IWD) initiative @Western IveyHacks 2023 featuring Ada Ma, TPM @ Google in AI & ML. About Ada: Ada is a current TPM at Google, leading Large Language Models deployments across products. She has 4-years of experience in Machine Learning Research …

As a member of MLH’s Top 50 Class of 2022 and former eHacks organizer, I was invited to attend MLH HackCon 2022. What is Hackcon? “MLH Hackcon X is an in-person conference and retreat that takes outside New York City and takes place at a summer camp organizers skills to build their …

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern in Global Wholesale Operations (GWO) at Scotiabank, one of the leading banks in the Americas. I want to share my experience and learnings from this enriching journey. About My Role in Global Wholesale Operations As a GWO intern, I worked …

I had the opportunity to attend the Impact Labs Summit in Summer 2022! “The Impact Summit is a gathering of talented and passionate students and early-career technologists from around the world to connect with one another, hear from expert speakers, learn new skills, and discover high-impact …

I’m excited to share my experience with the Girls Belong Here (GBH) program run by Plan International Canada, which I participated in earlier this year. About the Program The Girls Belong Here Program is Plan International Canada’s initiative to promote gender equality in leadership. …