In Query

Welcome to Season 4 of In Query. In this episode, our host Sarmini interviewa a student in University of Waterloo Computer Science, Smriti Sharma. Here are some links attached: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHXET1G9Y5U https://aws.amazon.com/events/summits/toronto/ https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/qsys Contact Smriti: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smriti-sharma06/Text: 6478830722IG: smriti__06 IG @⁠⁠projecttechcareers⁠⁠ LinkedIn @ ⁠⁠Project Tech Careers⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.projecttechcareers.com/

In episode 2 of season 3, we hold an interview with a first-year computer science student at the University of Toronto. IG @projecttechcareers LinkedIn @ Project Tech Careers Website: https://www.projecttechcareers.com/

In episode 1 of Season 3, we discuss various topics in the field of business, accounting, and economics and dive deeper on the impact of technology in the industry. We are joined by Jonathan, a first-year student at Toronto Metropolitan University in the accounting and finance program, and Christopher, a first-year student at Wilfred Laurier University studying economics and finance. IG @projecttechcareers LinkedIn @ Project Tech Careers Website: https://www.projecttechcareers.com/

Welcome to Season 3 of In Query. In this episode, we discuss various topics with two leaders of PTC, Apollo Lin and Harry Qu. IG @projecttechcareers LinkedIn @ Project Tech Careers Website: https://www.projecttechcareers.com/

In this episode of the In Query, we discuss high school coops and the University of Ottawa with Sean D’Souza.  Sean is a Software Engineering Intern at Rippling, currently pursuing a BASc in Software Engineering with the Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Option at the University of Ottawa. He grew up in Ottawa and went to Colonel By Secondary School where he completed the IB program. He has previously worked all across the software stack for a variety of companies such as CENX, Ericsson, and reNFT. In his spare time, he plays a variety of instruments and video games. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seendsouza/ — Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop! IG @projecttechconferences LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences

In this episode of the In Query, we discuss Tech Interviews and Project Management. Lewis is a developer at Ericsson Canada, focusing on cloud technologies and performance metric observability. He grew up in Ottawa and was admitted into UofT after high school for social sciences before he decided that that path was not for him and ended up transferring to Carleton's computer science co-op program which he graduated from in 2020. Although he's experienced a lot of roadblocks on his way to landing his first full-time job at Ericsson, he has found great joy in his work, especially when it comes to seeking student talent and hiring co-ops for his own team and being able to work alongside them while gaining fresh perspectives. -- Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop! IG @projecttechconferences LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences

In this episode of the In Query, we discuss Recruiting, Dual Degree, and Case Competitions. Hey 👋, I’m a Computer Science and Business student at Western University/Ivey Business School going into my 5th and final year in September. Outside of my studies, I also have a background in design and videography. If there’s one word to describe me, I’d say it's “builder”. Through software engineering, business strategy, and design, I love bringing new things to life! Professionally, I’ve had the opportunity to intern and wear many hats across Marketing, Software Engineering, and Product Management at firms including RBC, Shopify, and Meta/Facebook. For the rest of the summer, I’ll be moving out to Seattle and experiencing the West Coast for the first time! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinzhang000 — Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop! IG @projecttechconferences LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences

In this episode of the In Query, we discuss Machine Learning and Science Academy. Jessica is a grade 12 student at Fraser Heights Secondary, concurrently taking computer science courses at a local university. Her passion for programming and artificial intelligence started growing when she started coding in grade 10. Jessica likes to channel her passion into projects, research, and contributions to the community! Outside of STEM, she loves songwriting, reading, and learning new musical instruments. Since today's youth makes up our future leaders, she believes it is crucial to encourage and nurture interest in computer science and AI. Jessica is always excited to work with teams towards amazing causes through experiences and collective visions for the field of AI and technology. — Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop! IG @projecttechconferences LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences — Timestamps 0:00 - Intro & Background 3:16 - Information about High School Program 5:06 - What does your schedule look like? 6:49 - Do you get to socialize and work with university students? 7:34 - Is the program challenging? 8:35 - Are there any admission requirements? 9:52 - Is this program offered at other schools in your city? 10:16 - How can students be admitted to the Science Academy? 10:52 - Do you have a favourite course? 11:47 - What are some extracurriculars that you partake in? 14:24 - What was your favourite event planned with the student council? 17:09 - How did you discover your interest in technology? 21:03 - Do you have any memorable projects? 24:41 - What was the favourite part of the project? 26:10 - What was the most challenging part of the project? 27:21 - What is A.I.? 30:18 - Is it difficult to find internships as a high school student? 34:50 - What type of project was it and how did you incorporate tech? 37:22 - What are neural networks? 38:43 - What were your biggest takeaways from this project? 40:23 - Do you have any plans to further your education? 41:32 - Would you say AI is something you would pursue in your professional career? 42:36 - What is your favourite thing about AI and machine learning? 44:22 - What is one piece of advice you would give to any student interested in tech? 45:51 - Conclusion & Outro

In this episode of the In Query, we discuss entrepreneurship, healthcare technology and the Telehealth Industry. Rashi is a master’s candidate at the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business at the University of Waterloo. Her research interests include social entrepreneurship and innovation, and strategy. She’s interested in people and organizations colliding to form new ideas and ways of thinking to drive social change. She is the founder of Bebaha Virtual HealthCare, a healthcare tech start-up focusing on women’s healthcare. — Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop! IG @projecttechconferences LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences — Rashi’s Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashi-jaising/ Bebaha Website:  https://bebaha.net/ Bebaha Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bebahavirtualhealthcare/ — Timestamps 0:00 - Intro & Background 1:24 - Could you tell us a little more about Bebaha Virtual HealthCare? 4:43 - Benefits of operating a business virtually 9:43 - What is Preventive Healthcare? 11:35 - Starting a business during COVID and telehealth services 16:50 - Tech Operations and at Bebaha and Business Timelines 19:10 - What are some struggles you have faced in your career so far? 21:17 - What first got you interested in tech? 26:01 - How do you balance being an entrepreneur and a masters student? 21:20 - Future Plans for the Business 37:25 - What are some up & coming trends in the health tech industry? 39:24 - What is one piece of advice you would give your younger self? 40:15 - Do you have any advice for students who are interested in pursuing entrepreneurship in the tech space? 44:56 - Conclusion and Outro

In this episode of the In Query, we discuss the Chemical Engineering program at the University of Waterloo with Lucig Aroyan. Lucig is going into her 3rd year as a chemical engineering student at the University of Waterloo. She just completed her third coop at Hatch in Control and Automation. — Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop! IG @projecttechconferences LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences — Lucig’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucig-aroyan/ — Timestamps 0:00 - Intro & Background 1:51 - What is Chemical Engineering? 2:15 - Can you tell us more about the Chemical Engineering program at Waterloo? 6:27 - Why did you choose this program? 7:38 - How have you found your experience at University of Waterloo? 9:49 - What clubs are there and what are you part of? 20:03 - Do you have any advice for students? 20: 53 - How has the experience with finding coops been through your program? 25:44 - What sort of co-op experiences have you had? 48:47 - Where are you headed after graduation? 50:58 - What kind of student is fit for Chemical Engineering at Waterloo? 52:18 - How is Chemical Engineering at Waterloo different from other schools? 53:45 - Do you have any advice for students coming into the program? 54:30 - Conclusion and Outro

In this special episode of the In Query, we discuss all things tech recruiting and internships for undergraduate students. We dive into the process of applying to internships from selected companies, making a resume and completing the interview.   --- Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop! IG @projecttechconferences LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences — PTC Membership Program (Discord): https://projecttechconferences.com/member Notion: https://notion.so LeetCode: https://leetcode.com/ HackerRank: https://www.hackerrank.com/ Bootstrap: https://getbootstrap.com/ -- Timestamps 0:00 - Intro & Background 0:52 - What is CO-OP? 5:53 - Process of applying to internships  10:39 - Identifying companies and roles you want to apply for 12:26 - Applying on job boards and Linkedin networking 19:48 - How to make a resume stand out? 32:30 - Other parts of the job application  34:41 - How to write a cover letter? 38:10 - Completing a profile or online assessment 45:25 - The interview process - behavioural and technical questions 1:02:46 - Virtual, in-person and phone call interviews 1:11:26 - Timeframe for applying to internships 1:15:20 - Dealing with Rejection and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the In Query, we discuss starting clubs, winning hackathons and finding high school internships with Sohil Athare. Sohil is a student, full-stack developer, and designer with a passion for tech! He loves innovating on complex websites and apps and specializes in responsive design, user experience, and interface design. He is also a passionate hackathon enthusiast and leader. Moreover, he aims to use technology to create positive, impactful changes all over the world. -- This episode is the second in our #TechDuringHighSchool series. Each episode will give insight into getting involved in the tech industry during high school. Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop! IG @projecttechconferences LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences -- Sohil's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohil-athare-450a9a1a9/ Sololearn: https://www.sololearn.com/home

In this episode of the In Query, we discuss the Industrial Engineering program at Dalhousie University with Warren Todd. Warren is currently a 4th-year industrial engineering student at Dalhousie University. He grew up in Ottawa and decided to head to the east coast to pursue his education. During his free time, he enjoys playing intramural/pick-up sports and exploring the east coast with his roommates.  --- Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop! IG @projecttechconferences LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences — Warren’s Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-todd-003981160/ -- Timestamps 0:00 - Intro & Background 1:53 - Can you tell us a little more about Industrial Engineering at Dalhousie University? 2:20 - What is Industrial Engineering? 2:17 - Why did you choose your program? 7:10 - What are the requirements in the application? 7:48 - What sort of grades are needed to have a competitive application? 8:33 - Do you have any advice for students who are applying for the program? 9:33 - How have you found your experience at Dalhousie University? 14:02 - What clubs are you part of? 15:19 - How would you describe the academics? Is your program challenging? 17:35 - Do you have any advice for students hoping to go to Dalhousie University? 22:42 - How has the experience with finding coops been through your program? 24:27 - What sort of co-op experiences have you had? 29:07 - What sort of jobs do grads typically go for in your program? 36:47 - Where are you headed after graduation? 38:13 - Conclusion and Outro

In this episode of In Query, we discuss high school internships, Technovation Girls and side projects with Hannah Du. Hannah is a Grade 12 student at Colonel By Secondary School in the IB Program. Tune in to hear her experience finding internships at Nokia Tech Labs and IIeTTonna as a high school student. __ This episode is the first in our #TechDuringHighSchool series. Each episode will give insight on getting involved in the tech industry during high school. Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop! IG @projecttechconferences LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences -- Hannah’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahdu/ Technovation: https://technovationchallenge.org/ -- 0:00 - Intro High School 3:32 - What is the IB program? 5:28 - What sort of extracurricular activities do you partake in? 7:42 - What does your day-to-day schedule look like? 9:06 - Do you have any tips for other students? Journey into Technology 10:36 - How did you discover your interest in tech? 13:06 - How did you put together your project at Technovation? 18:02 - Roles of the mentors at Technovation. 19:29 - How did you get involved at IIeTTonna? Nokia Tech Labs 20:18 - What was the application process for Nokia? 23:35 - What did you do at Nokia? 25:12 - What was your technical toolkit? 25:53 - Did you learn these skills on the job? 27:01 - Do you have any advice for high school students looking to find part time jobs in tech? 28:04 - Any advice for students who are looking to take the tech route? 29:16 - Conclusion

Welcome to Season 2 of In Query. In this episode, we introduce our hosts for the season, Annie Zhang, Harry Qu and Apollo Lin and talk about what to look forward to in season 2. -- Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop! IG @projecttechconferences LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences Website: https://www.projecttechconferences.com/ -- Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Introductions 2:46 - What are your academic backgrounds? 6:39 - Why did you want to join In Query? 8:58 - What tech trends are you hoping to cover this season? 11:25 - Types of series’ on In Query 12:00 - What is something you are looking forward to in Season 2? 14:34 - Outro  & Ending Remarks

In this final episode of In Query S1, we invited our co-hosts to chat about their journey since launch till now. Together, Apollo and the co-hosts reviewed some of their favourite highlights from the season, their podcast recommendations, and where In Query is headed for S2. -- Podcast Recommendations: Philosophize This https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Working Hard, Hardly Working https://open.spotify.com/show/1Uh7KMBji1BptMsUS4tNNM?si=gRDy2kb0RqKXlTn_81TOng&dl_branch=1 In the Dark https://open.spotify.com/show/1aFyRYDJ1pHEaPMnZAGaOr?si=MRsDzuTwRUGb3ZTwSRwCNw&dl_branch=1 -- PTC Membership Program https://www.projecttechconferences.com/member -- Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Background 0:34 - Daniel’s introduction 1:03 - What made us want to start a podcast? 1:51 - Why did you guys want to join as hosts? 2:51 - How is it like working behind the scenes on the podcast? 4:41 - What was the most memorable moment from Season 1 of our podcast? 6:02 - What is one thing you guys learned about the tech industry? 7:57 - Favourite podcasts? 9:25 - Are there any trends in tech that you have been following? 11:15 - How did PTC adapt to the COVID world? 12:24 - What is in store for PTC next year? 13:39 - Do you have any messages to pass on? 14:52 - What do you see in the future for In Query? 15:42 - Outro & Ending Remarks

In this episode of the In Query, we discuss the Biomedical Engineering program at the University of Waterloo with Sana Allana. Sana is a 4th-year biomedical engineering student at the University of Waterloo. She is currently completing a co-op term at J&J. During Sana's free time, she enjoys acting and watching the office as well as Grey's Anatomy. --- Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop! IG @projecttechconferences LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences -- Sana's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanaallana/?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAACcrl6ABE1bV1lsF2RNYtHSdavvSFXB2f00 -- Timestamps 0:00 - Intro & Background 2:08 - What is Biomedical Engineering? 3:11 - What makes this program special and why did you choose it? 4:18 - How are coops structured within your program? 5:40 - What are some requirements for the application? 7:53 - Did you have to submit any supplementals? 8:24 - Advice for students looking to apply to this program? Campus Life 10:41 - How have you found your experience at the University of Waterloo? 12:57 - Favourite aspect of the Waterloo campus? 14:55 - Are you part of any clubs? 16:30 - Is the program challenging? 19:14 - Favourite and least favourite classes? Job Prospects 23:14 - How has the experience of finding coops been? 27:34 - What co-op experiences have you had? 28:53 - What sort of jobs do graduates go for? 31:43 - Where do you see yourself headed after graduation? 32:54 - What are your top three interests, career-wise? 34:37 - Outro & Ending Remarks 

In this episode of the In Query, we discuss event hosting, engineering physics and software with Francesco Virga. Francesco is a graduate of Queens University where he completed a degree in Engineering Physics. He has acquired an extensive amount of work experience during his university years ranging from freelance work to software development internships, as well as involvement in startups. After noticing many issues in the event and payment space, he co-founded Bounce, a startup located in Toronto.  --- This episode is part of our #TechFromSquareOne focus series where we interview people from various startups around the country. Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop! IG @projecttechconferences LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences -- Francesco's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescovirga/ -- Timestamps 0:00 - Intro & Background 3:05 - What were your original interests and how did that lead you to where you are now? Starting a Tech Startup in University 5:31 - What made you decide to take the startup route? 7:48 - What impact did your engineering and physics degree have on your career? 11:43 - How did you balance work and university? Bounce 13:45 - What is Bounce? 18:04 - Where did you originally see the need for this medium in the payment and event industry? 19:41 - When was the moment you decided to try to fix this problem? 21:43 - How would you describe the makings of the company? 23:23 - What is your role in Bounce and what are your day to day responsibilities? 24:30 - What is your favourite part of your day to day? 25:58 - What is the commitment needed to start a tech startup? 29:58 - What was the biggest challenge Bounce had faced as of right now? 34:02 - What is the biggest difference between working in a big tech company compared to an entrepreneur in the tech space? 36:09 - Do you have a typical week, or is each week different from the other? 37:48 - Do you see any upcoming trends in the payment and event industry that you think are here to stay? 39:41 - What are some struggles you have faced in your career so far? 42:34 - What is one piece of advice you would give to your younger self? 47:21 - “When people are asked what they regret, they usually regret things that they haven’t done” 48:26 - What are the next steps for Bounce and what are you most excited for? 49:58 - Outro & Ending Remarks

In this episode of the In Query, we discuss windsurfing, engineering and autonomous vehicles with David Hayes. David is the CEO and founder of AVO, the autonomous vehicle organization, a Toronto-based startup. AVO is building the world's first fully connected and autonomous construction site. David competed in the world cup in the Olympic windsurfing discipline for 8 years, he placed top 5 at the Miami World Cup and won a world championship in 2005. Additionally, he built an international team of elite athletes, trainers, and coaches who pushed the limits for sports science and performance on the water. Currently based in Toronto, David and his team at AVO are building a truly innovative technology company with a focus on the autonomous vehicle industry, specifically in the vehicle-to-pedestrian segment. AVO intends to increase security and safety within the industry by developing reliable, intuitive, and scalable V2P technology. --- This episode is part of our new #TechFromSquareOne focus series where we interview people from various startups around the country.  Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop! IG @projecttechconferences LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences -- David's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-k-hayes/ -- Timestamps 0:00 - Intro & Background AVO - Autonomous Vehicle Organization 2:40 - About the company 4:21 - What was the first thing that got you interested in technology? 5:56 - Out of everything you have done, what interests you the most? University at Queens 7:05 - Experience at Queens University 14:29 - How did windsurfing and being an engineer affect your career? 18:34 - Where did you head after graduation? Career 24:10 - Where did you head after working for Cisco? 31:30 - What were some initial failures you faced when starting AVO? 35:57 - How did you find others who were interested in autonomous vehicles? 38:17 - Where are you now with AVO? 41:09 - How did the pandemic impact AVO? 45:40 - What is it like in the autonomous vehicle industry? 47:55 - Any other trends in the technology industry? 50:02 - What is one piece of advice you would give to your younger self? 52:59 - Any advice for upcoming entrepreneurs who are looking to start in the tech space? 54:21 - Outro & Ending Remarks

In this episode of the In Query, we discuss the CS program at UCLA with Bill Liu. Bill is a 3rd-year Computer Science student at the University of California, Los Angeles. Last summer, Bill was a Software Engineering Intern at Facebook, where he worked on Facebook for iOS, and Bill is currently taking a quarter off school to return to Facebook, where he’s currently working on Instagram for iOS. He will also be working as a Software Engineering Intern at TikTok this upcoming summer. Outside of school and work, Bill enjoys painting, fencing, and playing chess. --- This episode is part of our #TechAfterHighSchool focus series where we showcase different tech programs from around the country.  Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop! IG @projecttechconferences LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences -- Bill's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-liu-profile/ Leetcode: https://leetcode.com/ Facebook University: https://www.facebook.com/careers/students-and-grads/students -- Timestamps 0:00 - Intro & Background University Degree and Life  2:27 - Why did you decide to make the switch to computer science? 6:08 - Are you still looking to go to law school after CS? 6:35 - How can you transfer programs at UCLA? 8:12 - How would you describe the application process as an international student? 9:27 - How were the SATs, ACTs for you and any advice for students? 11:00 - What are the grades that are needed to have a competitive application? 12:28 - Were there any supplementals that helped your application aside from grades? 13:12 - What was the biggest benefit from the IB program? Would you have any advice for students who are applying to a university abroad? 18:06 - How was your experience at UCLA so far? 20:20 - How would you compare American college life to a Canadian university? Career  21:45 - How did you get interested in tech? 24:42 - What kind of projects do you enjoy taking on? 28:06 - Are you more interested in a particular sector of the tech industry? Internships 31:55 - Could you tell us about some of your past internships? 37:01 - How would you describe a typical day for an intern? 41:03 - Which past project did you enjoy the most? 42:09 - Do you have advice for students looking to secure a tech internship? Day to Day as a Product Manager 47:23 - What are some activities outside of school that you enjoy doing? 50:06 - What is a piece of advice that you would give to aspiring youth looking to go into the tech industry? 52:26 -  Outro & Ending Remarks