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NOTE: You must have Windows 8 and ideally the developer tools already installed on your computers for this workshop.
If you don’t have them, here are some resources and guides that will help you:
You can use your Dreamspark access as a Computer Science student to obtain a copy of Windows 8 and the developer tools.
Looking to gain some app development experience? Join us for a one day workshop that will achieve just that by learning the essentials in developing Windows 8 applications for PCs and tablets.
This workshop will cover:
- Overview of tools used to develop Windows 8 applications
- Workshops that will give time to practice using these tools
- Windows 8 store app publication process
By the end of the day, you’ll have enough knowledge to develop and complete a Windows 8 app for a variety of devices! It’ll be fantastic way to also gain experience in app development and also comes with its own set of perks such as the Developer Movement program.
This is an initiative that will have Windows 8 developers obtain a variety of prizes among access to other benefits such as your app being promoted on the Windows Store and 1:1 with experts on app development.
Don’t worry, the event will be fully catered with complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner provided to get you guys through the day! Even if you already started developing your app, you can join us to finish it off! We’ll provide as much support as possible!
And of course, we’ll have our own set of prizes, including a $400 cash prize!
See you guys there!
When:
Monday, May 6, 2013 - 09:00 to 17:00
Where:
Demco Learning Centre
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This is one hackathon you can’t afford to miss. Facebook. Microsoft. 800 developers. Energy drinks. Ready? The CUTC Hackathon will be one of the craziest nights of your year, as you build something awesome, get feedback from some of the top people in the industry, and end up with serious prize money. If coding’s not your thing, you can always set up a late-night LAN party instead—snacks are on us!
CUTC Hackathon is going to be hosted at CUTC Infect, Canada’s largest and longest-running technology conference. This means you can combine two events into one and add a couple days of learning about and playing with the coolest tech to your night-long hackathon. You’d best rest up beforehand—it’s going to be a crazy weekend.
This year, we’re going to shake it up from the same boring conference set-up. We let you personalize your own conference experience—from our broad range of breakout sessions to all of our unique workshops, we guarantee you’ll find something worthwhile. You get to decide how to maximize your delegate experience and discover what’s next. We have incredible keynotes lined up, a kick-ass Hackaton, a tech expo that showcases some of Canada’s most innovative companies, plus more!
Register now!
When:
Saturday, May 4, 2013 (All day)
Where:
UBC
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Computer Science & Engineering Grads—Kick-Start your career at PDFTron!
Are you passionate about building great technology that makes a difference in everyday work of millions of people? Do you enjoy collaborating with others to solve technical problems?
PDFTron Systems Inc. is an innovative and rapidly growing software company in Vancouver, constantly looking to push our limits. We offer a high-energy, positive, goal-oriented environment where you can channel your creativity towards software innovation and hone your professional and technical skills. We are looking for top-notch Software Developers/Engineers to join our team to assist in the development of innovative products and solutions spanning areas of document management and collaboration, mobile application development, cloud-based technologies, and involving challenging R&D into everything that relates in any way.
You are an expert in all things development, have a passion for solid code and delivering quality products. You have a sense of urgency, need little supervision, and get things done. You are a natural idea accelerator and understand what it takes to work on mission critical software. You have this uncanny ability to discuss technical issues with non-techies in laymen’s terms, and are able to communicate with existing and potential clients (whether other developers, CEOs or CTOs) with confidence and ease. You are adventurous, competitive and driven to excel.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Develop “state of the art” products/technology (from requirements gathering and analysis to high-level design, implementation, test and maintenance)
- Carry out technical product research in specific product areas and prepare technical proposals, demonstrations and prototypes for new projects
- Participate in technical/design reviews and group problem solving activities
- Interact closely with customers who seek solutions to technical inquiries
- Contribute to maintaining and supporting technical documentation
- Be a self-proclaimed PDFTron evangelist (participate in relevant developer forums or communities on behalf of the company, write a blog, be an online PDFTron expert, etc.)
- Work and collaborate closely with other developers and members of the team
- Contribute to enhancing the team’s development practices, code processes, and an awesome work culture
Qualifications:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer/software engineering or equivalent
- 1–4 years’ work/internship/education experience developing complex software projects and applications
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ development, Java and/or C# (C/C++ being a plus)
- Experience with one or more development environments (Windows, Linux, Mac, etc.)
- Strong mathematical analysis and problem solving abilities
- A can-do professional attitude, eager to learn and take on new challenges
- Ability to work effectively on assignments through correct prioritization and management of tasks in order to ensure high-quality deliverables at each stage of the project
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Comfortable working independently, as well as part of a fast-paced and collaborative team environment
- Strong work ethics
- 100% passion for development, thirst for knowledge, and a drive to go above and beyond
Assets:
- Knowledge in computer graphics, AI, document formats (especially page description languages such as PDF, XPS, PostScript, SVG)
- Familiarity with advanced algorithms related to raster and vector image processing
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Fun to be around
- Flexible
What’s in it for You:
- Competitive Salary
- Extended Benefits, Paid Vacation
- Working with other talented “A Players”
- An empowering, casual & flexible environment
- Working on cool technology
Sound interesting?
Please apply via email to “PDFTron HR”. Please reference “SOFTDEV: [Your LAST NAME]” in the subject line. If you are a recent grad, please include school transcript. Emailing a demo (sample code) of your projects or a link to a blog/website showcasing your work and programming skills will be a definite bonus!
Please note that due to the high volume of applications received only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in PDFTron and encourage you to constantly check our website for a list of all current opportunities.
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We’re passionate about web design. We want to spark a club offering web design services to other clubs, instructors, and professors, and to nurture a supportive community where fabricating good code and sharing ideas are just the starting point. To start, though, we need at least 5 more members. We’re recruiting web designers and graphic designers, but if you just want to join, that’s cool too. Email <club [at] lfred [dot] info> to join or to get more information.
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Interested in studying in Australia? University staff from 5 Australian universities will be at event to provide information and answer any questions that you may have:
- Bond University
- James Cook University
- Monash University
- University of Melbourne
- University of Queensland
You will have the opportunity to speak with each Australian university and learn more about:
- Program options
- How to apply
- Entry requirements
- Application deadlines
- Student loan options
- Accreditation
And much, much more…
For more information about the event, please see this page or the Facebook event.
When:
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 16:30 to 18:30
Where:
Concourse, Student Union Building (SUB)
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Career