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Impact and Considerations of Strategy Services for the Customization of Large-Scale Software Platforms

April 1, 2021 jasonamri Publications

ThoughtWire offers customized software for Smart Buildings and Smart Hospitals. As a result of their decision to customize the platform for each customer, they face a higher barrier to gaining commitment for license purchases, especially on large projects. To solve this, the Strategic Initiatives team has proposed introducing a Strategy & Solutions team to deliver pre-license consulting services. This report aids in creating a stronger understanding of the problem and addressing key implications of the proposed solution to ensure optimal implementation.

Co-op #2, Month 2: Exciting opportunities

March 29, 2021 jasonamri Co-op

Without further ado, here’s my monthly co-op reflection blog from February! February went by quick, but let’s dive into all the exciting work I’ve been a part of. What new challenges have I faced? What have I achieved in the past month? Who have I connected with? And how have I used these opportunities to learn and grow?

Argent: Economic Empowerment via SMS

March 27, 2021 jasonamri AI & ML Case Competitions & Hackathons Code

Our final solution earned us 2nd place out of 60 teams, and $500 donation to a charity of our choice! If implemented, it would deliver $36 in Net Social Impact for every dollar invested, impact over 17,900 individuals, and generate $6 million in community impact within in 10 years! So what was our solution?

Co-op #2, Month 1: Here we go

February 7, 2021 jasonamri Co-op

We’re back! Another co-op term means more co-op blogs, I hope you’re as excited as I am! Let’s see what I’ve been up to in my first month. What have I learned? How have I driven impact? And what comes next?

Co-op #1, Month 4: Wrapped Up

September 3, 2020 jasonamri Co-op

And that’s a wrap! With the end of August comes one final co-op update for my last month. What final projects did I work on? And what’s next for me?

Co-op #1, Month 3: Always Learning

August 17, 2020 jasonamri Co-op

With July wrapped up, I once again took an opportunity to reflect on this past month of co-op. What new and exciting things am I working on? How have I challenged myself? And what have I been learning?

Enhancing Onboarding on Agile Projects by Bridging the Gap Between Expectations and Reality

August 1, 2020 jasonamri Publications

Onboarding is an increasingly critical activity in software development. For BDO Canada’s Digital, Data, and Cyber team, it is particularly relevant because of the several co-op students who join each semester. Software onboarding is necessary because of the technical nature of software projects, and the impacts on team productivity. This report defines and explores the challenge, its solutions, and their impacts.

Co-op #1, Month 2: On a Role

July 13, 2020 jasonamri Co-op

Another month of my first co-op term has gone by quicker than I could’ve imagined! How have I grown? What impact have I made? And how will my role continue to transform?

Co-op #1, Month 1: Virtually Started

June 7, 2020 jasonamri Co-op

And just like that, my first 4 weeks of co-op at BDO have come and gone. What’d I learn? What’d I achieve? And what’s in store?

Hi, I’m Jason! It’s great to meet you!

April 23, 2020 jasonamri General

Hi! It’s great to meet you, I’m Jason! I’m a 4th-year student at the University of Waterloo with a passion for Technology and Strategy. Over the past few years, I’ve been busy combining these passions to...