When Harsimran Sidhu decided to pursue a cybersecurity career, he already had a head start. He’d done robotics for three years, then worked as a cable technician for Canadian Network installation Ltd (CNI). “I thought both of those were going to be things I wanted to do,” Harsimran said, “but I realized that I’m not…
Though she can’t imagine doing anything else now, Karen Bennis didn’t intend to become a business analyst. After completing a postgraduate certificate in technical communications, she worked in the field for a few years writing technical documentation (e.g. user guides). By chance, Karen took on a technical writing contract that involved much more business analysis…
Anthony Nathan came from a mechanical engineering background; while he was well-versed with computers, he knew little about the world of technology. Working in operations and management at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Anthony noticed how integral data was to his industry. “Everyone was talking about data in my profession,” he said. “It’s becoming…
The world of data science, data engineering, and analytics hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down these past few years. It continues to gain momentum ramping up efforts to improve effectiveness and efficiencies across many different business facets. In a recent report, IDC predicts that the collective sum of the world’s data will grow to175…
If you’re interested in breaking into the financial technology (fintech) industry, now is the time to get started! Here’s why: a 2020 report from Research and Markets found that the global fintech market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 20 percent between 2020 to 2025, reaching a staggering…
In the world of coding, adaptability is key. Processes change, technologies evolve, and new challenges can arise at any time. As someone who attended UofT SCS Coding Boot Camp between January and July of 2020, Daniel Slobodscoy knows this firsthand. When COVID-19 struck, Daniel had to adjust to remote learning while also navigating the immigration…
The technology industry has been stereotyped as a white, male-dominated field for decades — and with good data to back it up. In fact, according to a Diversity in High Tech report conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the tech sector employs a larger share of white (68.5 percent) male (64 percent) individuals. However,…
If you’re considering a career in the field of data analytics, you have picked the right time. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that data positions will increase by 16 percent between 2018 and 2028. Additionally, jobs in which data skills are applicable are expected to be among the most in-demand roles across a majority…
As the number of organizations reliant on the evolving cloud market grows, it should come as no surprise that cloud computing was one of the most in-demand skills of 2020, according to Indeed. If you’re considering a career in cloud computing and want to become part of the skilled workforce responsible for moving core business…
Bincy Narath had an extensive career in technology and data in India, but she came to a point where she needed change. In February 2020, Bincy left India and embarked on a new journey — to Canada. She landed without much of a plan, but assumed she could find work in her field. Then, Canada…
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