Hi there! My name is Riti Nawroz and I am a first-year BComm student at the Sauder School of Business. I am currently residing in Saskatchewan and doing university online due to the pandemic. My career aspiration is BTM or Fintech as I am enthusiastic about both technology and finance. Other than that I love doing advocacy work on social issues and expressing myself through art.
Hi! I'm Annie. I'm a fourth year Marketing and Business Technology Management student with a passion for creative innovations that address social inequality or improve the quality of life. I'm huge about solving problems for people, and I'm always excited to put my creativity to the test to challenge the status quo and create meaningful disruptions in tech.
Hi! I'm Sannah, a 4th year Geography Hons. student. I have worked as a volunteer researcher studying the Toronto Metro (TTC), and, most recently, as an intern for the urban studies lab, Buds Lab, at U of Singapore.
My opportunities have given me an intro. to R, Python and GIS and, more importantly, the joy of connecting with peers, profs. and professionals who are passionate about what they do.
I'm a fourth year with a passion for problem solving with a major specialization in food market analysis, which integrates agrifood business management, and food science. I'm currently on co-op, where I get to do SEO and UX design for a start-up company heavily focusing on their ecommerce. I enjoy environments where I get to rapidly gain new skills and be involved in both tech and management!
Hi! My name is Dhiraj and I am a third year student studying Finance and Business Technology Management. I spent my whole life in Uganda, where I developed a passion to help people and be a strong part of the community. I absolutely love to play any sports, but two of my favourite ones are Football (not American) and Tennis! I am also a tech enthusiast and enjoy learning new things everyday :)
Hello! As a 4th year Engineering Physics student, my love of building and creating initially drew me to my program and is what has kept me going ever since.
My ambition is to combine business savvy with technical innovation to make impactful, positive change in my community.
I am passionate about diversity in STEM, and am currently working with GIRLsmarts4tech to make software more accessible.
Hi there! I'm Mark, a first-year Engineering student at UBC! I'm hoping to seek knowledge, meaningful connection, and wisdom on entrepreneurship. Though having won a tech-startup competition, I still lack the skills to bring an actual product to market! I'm interested in the advanced computing industry and love to talk about all things STEM. Also, I love singing Broadway musicals (under the rain)!
I've spent my life tinkering with electronics and writing programs for pure challenge and enjoyment. I also grew up in a university campus and pentiful background in research. With my knowledge and experiences, my next career phase would be to develop products that help address pressing global issues to give back to the world. I'd love to learn from the BizTech mentors to one day reach my goals!
Hi! My name is Kevin Chen and I am entering second year Sciences at UBC, majoring in computer science. In my spare time, I enjoy language learning (currently learning Chinese), learning new programming skills, and volunteering. I'm interested in learning more about web development as well as product/project management!
I'm an explorer and curious about many things. I have a variety of work experience including NPO/NGO, small business, corporate, physical labour, government, and teaching. Besides Vancouver, I've also lived in Tokyo for a few years, and in small towns. I have a previous degree in English and Communications and am now finishing one in computer science. "Career" was rarely a focus for me in the past, though I contributed my best in every environment. Being self-taught in IT got me into some interesting positions in Japan, and fuelled an interest that led me back to school for CS.
My name is John and I am a student in the Second Degree in CS program at UBC. I am a designated CPA that completed his articling from PwC who decided to pursue his passion for development and made the transition in 2018.
I have spent my time developing my technical skills and would like to start my career in development and transition into a PM role. I would love to connect with you!
I am currently a first year in Engineering from Brazil and UBC will be my first experience living abroad. I never had trouble with school workload, but I'm a little bit scared with uni. I am really excited in learning more about software development, technology and business. As hobbies I enjoy reading, going outdoors and learning to code. I believe I am easy-going and hope we can connect!
I'm Aayush; a 20 year old freshman who just completed two years of military service. I love competition, and so I grew up playing sports, boardgames and online games. This is how I connect with people and test myself. As a student I'm typically quiet; and like to think through my thoughts before speaking up. I enjoy delving beneath the surface to see what is actually going on behind the scenes.
I would describe myself as being passionate and open-minded. I LOVE sports/athletics, travelling and socializing with friends. I have a true desire to excel and succeed. I am very self aware and can think critically. I also see myself as being a very competitive person, which heightens my drive to achieve. I am also a devoted individual who knows when it's time to work but also to play.
My name is Billy Orr and I am a first-year student at Sauder going into the BUCS program. I have had a passion for coding ever since Grade 11 and since then, have picked up Java, html, CSS, JavaScript, NodeJS, MongoDB, and Mongoose.
Aside from coding, I love outdoor activities and often go camping and hiking with my friends and family. I am excited to meet you!
Hi! My name is Jerry - I'm a first year student pursuing a combined major in business and computer science, passionate about becoming a software engineer. In my free time, I enjoy singing, playing ultimate, staying active, and cruising around the city on a skateboard. Given a task, I will always do it to the best of my abilities. Looking forward to building a meaningful relationship!
I am passionate about applying IT solutions to not only make organizations more efficient, responsive, and innovative, but also to create positive change. I would value guidance and experience from a Professional Mentor on how I may be able to work towards my long-term goal of founding a social enterprise that leverages tech to create a positive social impact.
Patrick is just your average dedicated first-year student who enjoys looking for self-development opportunities in the community. On a regular basis, Patrick is seen volunteering for NPOs, hanging out with friends, or playing a variety of sports he can't actually play. Through this mentorship program, he hopes to build unforgettable relationships with his mentors and colleagues.
I'm a first year BUCS student looking for opportunities to connect with new people, learn to navigate the BUCS program, and explore a wide variety of careers within the tech field! You'll find me hiking, traveling, or volunteering with children in my free time ?C I would also like to engage in some personal projects, so some guidance around this would be extremely appreciated.
This is Yui from Japan! Until now, my life mission had been to create bridges between cultures. Now, I aspire to make bridges of the tech world and business, that’s is why I am majoring in both computer science and business. Through the mentorship program, I will be guided from mentors who have been and are bridges themselves, and I myself want to make unique outputs of the learning!! I love sports, especially tennis and skiing!!
Singaporean born but Vancouver raised, Cameron enjoys sleeping, playing sports and singing as much as he enjoys coding and networking. In his second year at UBC but first year in BUCS, Cameron hopes to improve on not only his soft people skills but also his technical skills for a career that would marry logistics with computer science.
I'm a second-year Business and Computer Science student who loves learning new things! Currently, I'm in the part of my degree where I wonder what to do with my life, but am exploring web development as an option through personal projects. My non-technology interests include nutrition, piano, and really nice stationery.
An incoming 2nd year BUCS student who is excited to take on new opportunities and challenges. I am currently taking online classes to learn the basics of some programming languages like javascript and html. I enjoy reading books, baking, painting and traveling -- I have been to around 10 countries so far.
Cris recently finished a Business-Technology Analyst internship with the Department of National Defence, after having worked at SAP as an Associate Product Manager the year prior. He is currently pursuing a combined Major in Business and Computer Science, and a Minor in Economics. When not studying, he enjoys taking pictures across beautiful BC, podcasting, and following the latest tech news.
Hi there! My name is Hima Sai Kattumuri, a 3rd Year Business & CS student at UBC Sauder. I am currently working on a startup venture that I founded! You can check it out at https://campuscart.ca. I am aspiring to be a product manager and I love talking about solving problems using technology. I would love to talk about cool products in the industry and what I like/don't like about them.
I am a third year BUCS student who just served an internship doing technology consulting with Ernst & Young. Working in their SAP practice definitely opened my eyes to the field of consulting. However, I am considering a career shift into a more developer-focused role and would appreciate any new insight! Outside of school, I am an avid ultimate frisbee player and very amateur cook.
Hi, my name is Steven! I am a 3rd year BUCS student that enjoys eating great (or weird) food! I enjoy learning new things when I can and am currently exploring a path in software engineering. I have participated in a handful of hackathons and even helped organize one!. My hobbies include snowboarding, playing hockey, and playing video games (or board games).
I wanted to be a pilot of a spaceship, but you have to be a minimum of 162 cm to qualify' Now I am in business school.
Hi! My name is Sophia, a second-year Commerce student planning to specialize in Accounting and MIS. As a student, I continuously strive to challenge myself academically, professionally, and personally. My goal for Year 2 at UBC is to improve my communication skills.
Vardaan was born in India but did schooling from 9 different cities across 4 countries. Passionate about vehicles, he pursued his education in Mechanical Engineering. Not being restricted to the technical aspects of a business, he soon switched to Sales & Marketing roles working on multifarious projects with organisations across sectors. He is an incoming MBA candidate at UBC.
My name is Janette, a second year studying business! I'm also the Competitions Lead for BizTech and a 2nd time mentee. I'm interested in a variety of aspects in business so I'm undeclared (I'll get stressed if you ask') but hopefully I can learn from everyone's unique experiences! Although it'd be great to meet everyone, I also love virtual chats so be sure to connect with me via LinkedIn.
Patricia Ang has an interest in learning how to innovate and incorporate technology into her daily life and future career, which is why she hopes to major in BTM and minor in marketing. She enjoys learning new ways to improve herself. However, ever since entering university, she has been confused with what she wants to do, how to do it, and if these decisions will contribute to her future career.
Hi my name is Tiffany. I am from Taiwan where I was born and raised.
I enjoy having good food with friends, traveling, playing with my dog, listening to music (Lauv, LANY, Justin Bieber, Jay Park, BTS, etc) and swimming. Despite the school year being online, I hope I can get to know more people and be involved in the community!
I am a 3rd Year BTM student with a concentration in Business Analytics. I have a strong understanding of using Python for data analysis and MS Excel. Having worked in data analysis and market research, I have found that I have a passion for business analysis and database management. Currently looking to gain a better understanding of the IT Consulting and Business Intelligence industry.
I'm a third year Business Technology Management student interested in the field of technology and data analysis. As a tech enthusiast, I'm always looking for new challenges that can be solved by innovation and integrating the field of Business and Technology.
Ambitious and driven second-year Bachelor of Commerce student at the UBC Sauder School of Business pursuing a dual- specialization degree in Business Technology Management and Operations and Logistics. Goal-oriented leader with excellent organizational skills learned from previous experiences as an intern. Actively involved in school clubs in both a supporting and leading role.
Hello, my name is Nara Jung and I'm a second-year student in Sauder. My friends describe me as a genuine, fun, and outgoing person. The two things I love doing is making new friends and going bowling. As a student, I am competitive and a hard worker. I put 100% effort into every assignment and extracurricular work. I am eager to learn more about myself through this amazing program.