Careers in Tech Panel & Social

Careers in Tech Panel & Social

Join us at Northeastern Vancouver for a panel with alumni sharing tips on breaking into tech, networking, and career insights.

By Northeastern University — Vancouver

Date and time

Thursday, November 21 · 5 - 7pm PST

Location

Northeastern University - Vancouver

410 West Georgia Street #1400 Vancouver, BC V6B 1Z3 Canada

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

SAVE THE DATE

Ready to launch your tech career? Join us for the Careers in Tech panel discussion and social, where alumni from Northeastern University in Vancouver will share their experiences, strategies, and stories about how they launched their careers in tech. This event is your chance to hear firsthand from professionals working across various sectors in Canada and beyond. 

What to Expect: 

  • Career Insights / Learn about the diverse journeys our panelists have taken and discover how Northeastern helped them build their technical skills, confidence, and professional networks. 
  • Expert Advice / Hear from tech professionals about the key qualities hiring managers look for, what makes candidates stand out, and how to successfully network with potential employers. 
  • Networking Opportunities / Connect with like-minded individuals and build relationships with those already established in the tech industry. 

Whether you're a recent grad, or considering a career change, this event will provide you with actionable advice and inspiration to advance your career in tech. 

Agenda: 

  • Registration: 5:00-5:15 PM 
  • Panel Discussion: 5:15-6:30 PM  
  • Networking Reception: 6:30-7:00 PM 

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from those who’ve successfully navigated the competitive world of tech—and find out how you can do the same. Register now! 

ALUMNI PANELISTS:

Jameson Albers, Senior Solutions Architect at D-Wave

Katie Lowen, Data Engineer at Cartwheel

Ria Agarwal, Senior Software Engineer at Demonware (Activision Blizzard)

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Northeastern University — Vancouver

Northeastern, founded in 1898, is a global research university built on a tradition of engagement with the world. As a recognized leader in experience-powered lifelong learning, we empower our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus. Joining our Northeastern community also gives you access to our global industry network which includes over 3,300 corporate partners worldwide, and experiential learning opportunities in over 140 countries.

Our Northeastern Vancouver campus, tailored to the region’s needs as a tech and innovation hub, currently offers the Master of Science in Computer Science program, with focused specializations in Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Software Engineering; and the Align Master of Science in Computer Science. Building a diverse and inclusive community is central to our mission, and our programs reflect that. Our Align Master's provides a pathway for learners without a background in computer science, to allow them to transition to a career in tech and be better equipped to thrive in the fast-changing future of work.

In addition to helping serve the talent needs of BC's innovation economy, we also work with our industry and community partners to design customized workshops in transformational technologies like AI and machine learning, as well as partner on research opportunities.