Since 2017, Sim Kaur has been building an impressive digital marketing career. She worked for various well-known tech giants, helping shape campaigns and strategies that drive growth. Shortly after relocating from Asia to North America, Sim recognized that she needed to become more acquainted with new digital marketing practices, as each continent served different markets…
Akinsola Salami graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, but began his professional career as a product developer. As a committed lifelong learner, he acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience in his chosen field but wondered if there was more that could help him advance. “I’ve always been interested in data,”…
As was the case for so many others, the start of the pandemic was not a great time for Rory Quenneville Thorpe. When he moved back to Toronto for his spouse’s career, he had a new job for himself lined up as well. Unfortunately, that job became a COVID-19 casualty. Instead of preparing to start…
When Sheldon Mall lost his job in October of 2019, he could never have imagined what the next few months would have in store — and neither could the rest of the world. “I was actively interviewing for a new role, and had several opportunities coming my way,” Sheldon said. “But the companies I was…
Throughout much of the world, the start of autumn marks the start of a new school year. With new learning innovations and tools being used in the classroom for the first time, returning to school is looking different for millions of learners and educators. One such innovation is a learning experience offered by Prodigy Education.…
Jenny Bersinic has worked as a strategic (digital) marketer and leader for over 12 years. As she was spending more time making data-led decisions alongside the analytics and business insights teams within her organization, she felt it was time to continue her journey as a lifelong learner, and invest in continuing to enhance her data…
When it came time for Maxine Yang to find a job after college, she had no idea what her next steps would be. Although she studied criminology and psychology as an undergraduate, she knew she didn’t want to enter those fields professionally. Instead, she found herself dreaming about a career in tech. But Maxine was…
Martin Kaminskyj’s career has been busy, fulfilling, and dynamic — but certainly not linear. When he graduated from Sheridan College in 2007 with a degree in furniture design and craftsmanship, he couldn’t predict the financial recession that would follow. Unable to find a job in a niche industry and difficult job market, Martin decided to…
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…
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…
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…
“Learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” Learning doesn’t occupy a finite space in time, and it isn’t just a four-year, pre-career commitment — at least, not for Andy Durette. If you want to be successful in work or in life, you need…
After nine years of working in IT, Harinder Bhathal was ready for a new challenge. He didn’t want to fully part with technology, just change directions, and pinpointed cybersecurity as his next move. “In cybersecurity, you’re always learning,” he said. “I really liked that.” Landing a cybersecurity job without direct experience would require dedication — but that…
Having moved from India to Saudi Arabia to Canada, Anas Qazi was no stranger to change. But when he first arrived in Toronto hoping to break into the city’s growing IT industry, he realized just how much was different from his previous experience in the field. Anas had years of experience working with physical servers in Saudi…
When changing careers, who you know is often just as important as what you know, so it’s a good idea to start building your professional network as early as possible. Industry and networking events are great ways to build connections with others in the tech field by not only granting you direct access to helpful…
When Faissal Islambouli first immigrated from Lebanon to Canada, he was most excited about the opportunity to expand his career choices. This meant pursuing technology, a field he’d always been fascinated with but didn’t have the ability to pursue back home. The only problem was that Faissal wanted to explore it all. He needed to gain new…
Kaliesha Pickering didn’t always know that she was interested in coding and web development. But after working for five years at Bell, the largest telecommunications company in Canada, she had learned enough about the field to discover that she was hungry to learn more. Kaliesha’s next step was launching her own business. While still employed at Bell,…
In 2011, Shahmeer Amjad immigrated from Pakistan to Toronto. Less than 10 years later, he attended University of Toronto SCS Data Analytics Boot Camp, building a portfolio of data-driven projects that captured the city’s unique themes, from its restaurant scene to its real estate landscape. Shahmeer graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree in commerce and a background…
Paskwa Mutunga launched her career in technology infrastructure and operations, performing systems management and administration. She enjoyed implementing the infrastructure for various organizations, but found her fascination with the actual software continuing to grow. Paskwa was drawn to the creativity and possibilities of software development — and in short, she felt she was missing out on…
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