Speak On It: Recent Episodes
SFU Surge
Brought to you by students of SFU Surge, our podcast aims to promote curiosity and excitement within the tech community! Each episode welcomes an SFU student or alumni to share their goals, struggles, and perspectives regarding their personal journeys within tech.
Join us this episode for a conversation with Yasmin Dibai, a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Integral Group and President of SFU's Women in Clean Tech. As a Sustainable Energy Engineering student at SFU, this year's Woman of the Year Recipient for Applied Sciences Yasmin is here to talk about advocating for women in tech, sustainable engineering and the world of fast-fashion.
Join us this episode for a conversation with Jim Brosseau, a Principal at Clarrus Consulting Group and E.M. Sciences, talking about his work on project management, diversity and resilience with teams across the country. Listen as he discusses his experiences and provides valuable advice for students, recent graduates and working professionals.
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In his final year as a biomedical engineering major at SFU, Arvin (@arvinamini) has an abundance of knowledge to share based on his unique experiences. Tune in this week as we dive into innovations within biomedical engineering, robot soccer, and what it’s like interning at Tesla! 😮
Our Logistics Team is all about L-O-G-I-C!
In this episode, our current Logistics Directors, Noble Tan and Vivian Wong, delve deep into their experience being a part of SFU Surge since 2019. They will take you through the transformation of Surge, and share their stories of personal growth and accomplishments with Surge.
There are also special tips insights on what it takes to become a member of the SFU Surge exec team!
As a Computer Engineering student at SFU, Paniz is here to share her stories in tech. Stay tuned to hear the untold stories of being a woman in STEM and her focus on ethics in Artificial Intelligence!
Join us this episode as our new host Linda Kanyamuna sits down with our previous host Kim Regala to have a discussion on SFU Surge and the tech community.
In part 2 of episode 10, Nik and Kim reunite three months later for another conversation about student life in the time of COVID-19. They reflect on what has changed and what has stayed the same since the summer – the first full semester of online learning due to the pandemic. Join in on their conversation as they talk about their experiences and offer some predictions for what's to come in the next year.
n this episode, join us as a computer science major Nikola Filipovic sit down with our host Kim Regala to chat about student life in the time of Covid- 19 — what has changed and what has stayed the same, and what will happen in the next few months.
This episode runs in 2 parts - the first having been filmed in August just right after the first semester to the shift on in-person learning. Just like the rest of us, Nikolas felt a shift in his academic life ever since the pandemic, hence why the second part is all about reflection.
With his past work experience at Samsung as their Technical Writer and his numerous experiences in positions such as being the Director of Marketing for SSSS's System Hacks 2017 + 2018 Hackathons, and a Frosh's organizer and facilitator, Josh Fernandez the perfect candidate to talk about a tech student's journey in finding hope and joy in post-secondary.
Listen in as he shares his experience as a student in the tech industry.
Welcome back to Surge Spotlight! Tune in as Chris Pereira, co-founder of West Coast Opportunity Accelerator, shares his thoughts and experience with the tech community on a global scale. Ranging from 5G to automation, this episode covers a lot of what the future in tech might look like.
On this episode we have Qaid Jivan, SFU Beedie alumni and co-founder of TalentMarketplace, talking about the ins and outs of digital working. Listen in as he discusses his experiences and provides valuable advice for students currently working, or looking for work, remotely.
Networking is especially beneficial in the tech and university environment. When done right, it allows students to create long-term connections and feel supported throughout their journey. In this episode, we are joined with Alvin David, an extracurricular enthusiast and the former president of ESSS, whose passion for meeting new people has allowed him to build a community of connections. Listen in on his advice on what defines meaningful networking, and how you too can build connections beyond the surface.
In this episode, Surge co-president Praneer Shrestha talks about his experiences of jealousy among his peers and within the tech community. While we may first think of jealousy as having negative connotations, Praneer shares his thoughts on how to turn this feeling into positive energy and motivation.
Riot Games is one of the most popular video game developers in the industry, and in this episode we're joined with Riot Games software developer and SFU alumni, Alex Land. Hosted by former SFU Surge co-president Jeffrey Leung, they discuss how it's like to work at one of the top companies in the gaming world. Listen in to learn about Alex's experiences from starting out as a avid gamer and hackathon enthusiast to where he is now at his career.
Impostor syndrome can affect every single on of us, especially as students navigating the world. Surge Co-president Hilal Asmat joins us in this episode to talk about her own experiences as a student in the tech world. We're addressing what causes impostor syndrome, how it can affect our perceptions of ourselves, and how we can cope from feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy.
In this episode, we are joined with Surge Creative Director Michelle Swolfs to talk about the topic overworking herself. Listen in to hear some of her struggles of feeling burned out, how she is learning to separate herself from her work, and her experiences of learning how to set healthy boundaries.
In this episode, we are joined by Surge Co-President Jeffrey Leung, to talk about why having good grades is only a small part of the larger journey towards having a career in technology. Listen in to hear his perspectives about what future employers may be seeking from undergrads, how investing in personal projects pays off, and why prioritizing your time and effort into your passion is what matters most in the end.