Panel Discussion: Career Paths in Tech

Thursday, Nov. 27, 12-2 p.m.

IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

Curious about what comes after graduation? This panel discussion will explore the exciting ways technology is transforming industries across Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Canada, and what that means for students planning their careers.

Our panelists from a variety of tech fields, will share real-life examples of impactful tech projects, talk about the skills and knowledge that are in demand, and highlight the many career paths available in tech.

Students will hear practical advice on what to start doing now, from building technical skills to building a network, and learn the steps to take after graduation to launch a successful career in tech. Bring your questions – the floor will be open for questions right from the start!

This session is co-hosted by ACENET. After the panel wraps up, stick around for an hour of pizza and conversation, where you’ll have the chance to connect directly with the panelists and your peers.

Date and Time: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 12-2 p.m. NST

Mode: In-Person: Room IIC-2014 (Beatrice Watts Boardroom), Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

Moderator: Tannia Chevez, Digital Training Specialist, ACENET

Our panelists:

Ruben Chevez Guardado, Director of Machine Learning Pipeline, Nasdaq Verafin
Kyle Nickerson, Head of Data Science, trophi.ai
Wylie Butler, Product Designer, PolyUnity Tech Inc
Tessa Whelan, Talent Manager, CoLab Software

Presented by School of Graduate Studies; ACENET

Event Listing 2025-11-27 12:00:00 2025-11-27 14:00:00 America/St_Johns Panel Discussion: Career Paths in Tech Curious about what comes after graduation? This panel discussion will explore the exciting ways technology is transforming industries across Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Canada, and what that means for students planning their careers. Our panelists from a variety of tech fields, will share real-life examples of impactful tech projects, talk about the skills and knowledge that are in demand, and highlight the many career paths available in tech. Students will hear practical advice on what to start doing now, from building technical skills to building a network, and learn the steps to take after graduation to launch a successful career in tech. Bring your questions – the floor will be open for questions right from the start! This session is co-hosted by ACENET. After the panel wraps up, stick around for an hour of pizza and conversation, where you’ll have the chance to connect directly with the panelists and your peers. Date and Time: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 12-2 p.m. NST Mode: In-Person: Room IIC-2014 (Beatrice Watts Boardroom), Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation Moderator: Tannia Chevez, Digital Training Specialist, ACENET Our panelists: Ruben Chevez Guardado, Director of Machine Learning Pipeline, Nasdaq Verafin Kyle Nickerson, Head of Data Science, trophi.ai Wylie Butler, Product Designer, PolyUnity Tech Inc Tessa Whelan, Talent Manager, CoLab Software Register: Panel Discussion: Career Paths in Tech: – Fall 2025 IIC-2014, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation School of Graduate Studies; ACENET