Events for May 9, 2023 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Get More Done: Leveraging Technology to Improve your Productivity

The PIER 1209 Marginal Rd, Halifax

Do you find technology to be more of a distraction to your day’s productivity than an asset? If you’re like many knowledge workers, you likely feel that your day is full of meetings and notifications leaving you to do your “real work” in the evenings and weekends. Let’s change that. Braden Newell is a cybersecurity professional who has spent the last two years collecting tips, strategies, and apps to boost productivity. Together we can master how technology can help improve our focus and productivity instead of being a constant distraction. What are 3-Key Takeaways: Technology doesn’t have to be a distraction Technology can help increase your focus and productivity It’s okay to say no and to find your personal work-life mix Meet your presenter... Braden Newell is an Apple technologist, cybersecurity professional, and technology educator based out of Nova Scotia, Canada. His life's mission is to make technology easier to understand. He takes pride in taking complex technical topics and translating them into simpler speak. Braden is a Learning Experience Designer at Jamf, an Apple device management and security company, focusing on the organization’s cybersecurity portfolio. Additionally, Braden is the Privacy & Security Lead for Virtual Hallway, a digital health […]

Tech Start Up Panel

Dalhousie Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Ave, Halifax

May is Here We Code Month and as part of this initiative, they are hosting a Tech Start Up Panel in collaboration with Shiftkey Labs and Volta on May 9th from 5:15pm-7:30pm. Tech is booming in Nova Scotia and they want to keep the momentum going. There are endless possibilities of where your computer science degree can take you. If you are an aspiring tech entrepreneur, this event is for you! Hear and learn from three tech start up owners about their entrepreneurial journey and gain valuable insights on establishing your own start up. Check out their panelists: Anil Pradhan- Co-Founder of Softverse Technology Bharath Sudarsan- Co-Founder of SomaDetect Rima Al Shikh - Founder of Begin.AI What to expect: 5:30-6:00 - Opening Remarks and overview of resources 6:00-7:00 - Moderated Q/A panel 7:00-7:30 - Networking