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.
Continue reading...Co-op #2, Month 2: Exciting opportunities
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?
Continue reading...Argent: Economic Empowerment via SMS
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?
Continue reading...Co-op #2, Month 1: Here we go
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?
Continue reading...Co-op #1, Month 4: Wrapped Up
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?
Continue reading...Co-op #1, Month 3: Always Learning
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?
Continue reading...Enhancing Onboarding on Agile Projects by Bridging the Gap Between Expectations and Reality
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.
Continue reading...Co-op #1, Month 2: On a Role
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?
Continue reading...Co-op #1, Month 1: Virtually Started
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?
Continue reading...Hi, I’m Jason! It’s great to meet you!
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...
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