Accelerating Your Tech Career
Are you passionate about growing your technology career in a meaningful way?
Whether you're at the beginning of your journey or poised to take the next leap forward, our panel discussion promises invaluable insights for you.
Join us as we delve into effective strategies for navigating your career path, ensuring it's not only fulfilling but also makes a significant impact in the tech landscape.
This panel will be moderated by Zachary Novak, Founder of CITI. A membership association dedicated to supporting professionals to find and grow fulfilling careers in technology.
Our panel features a distinguished lineup of experts who bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives:
• Alan Hackett, esteemed Senior Technical Recruiter and DEI Sourcer at Bench Accounting, is a leader in talent acquisition, known for his dedication to inclusivity and exceptional candidate experiences.
• Kehinde Fawumi, a Principal in Product Management, at Amazon, has an extensive career managing multifunctional tech teams across the globe, launching innovative, multi-million-dollar products that resonate with millions.
• Mahkameh Yaghmaie, Director of Engineering at Clio, specializes in developing best-in-class SAAS products for the legal tech industry, with a focus on solving real-world problems.
• Nadia Hosseinzadeh, Founder & CEO, Appy.yo combines her rich background in project management and client success with a relentless pursuit of digital innovation and strong client relationships.
Hosted and sponsored by SFU Venture Labs, the doors open at 4:30 PM, with the panel commencing at 5:00 PM. Please go to the 11th floor, elevators are open until 6pm.
The event concludes at 6:30 PM, followed by a post-event social gathering we're currently arranging—details to be announced soon.
Detailed Panel Bios:
Alan Hackett
Alan is a Senior Technical Recruiter and DEI Sourcer at Bench Accounting. At Bench, he recruits top talent for their Product & Technology teams to profoundly improve the lives of our customers.
He is passionate about growing teams, providing the best candidate experience, and partnering with Hiring Managers to deeply understand their recruitment needs. His agency and in-house experience has helped him grow his full-cycle recruiting and strategic sourcing skills in the tech space, with a special emphasis on workplace inclusivity grounded in Empathy, Respect, Diversity, and Opportunity.
Kehinde Fawumi
As Principal at Amazon, Kehinde leads globally dispersed, multifunctional tech teams, overseeing the launch and scaling of highly profitable, multi-million-dollar recruiting tech products that delight over 10 million global customers annually. With 15 years of professional experience, Kehinde's expertise spans the pivotal domains within digital organizations, including Technology, Product Development, and Business Strategy. He has work in multiple leadership roles in a wide range of industries including IT Services, Ecommerce, Media, FinTech, IoT, and Nonprofits. Previously, he served as a Managing Consultant at Netlight, assisting companies of all sizes in enhancing their bottom line and developing successful digital products.
Mahkameh Yaghmaie
Mahkameh is director of engineering at Clio, where she focuses on building and scaling the best in class SAAS product in legal tech. Before Clio, she spent 7 years at Shopify, where she grew in her career from Software Developer to Team Lead. Mahkameh's passion is in building meaningful products that solve real problems for end users.
Nadia Hosseinzadeh
Nadia Hosseinzadeh is a seasoned professional with a background in project management and client success. With a dual degree in Political Science and Urban Planning from the University of Toronto, Nadia discovered her passion for managing projects while organizing events as a student leader. Starting as a Project Coordinator at Ericsson, she quickly excelled and later transitioned to marketing in the financial sector before returning to IT. Equipped with a PMP certification, Nadia thrived in IT project management, embracing complexity and innovation.
Her dedication to client satisfaction led her to customer success, where she excelled in understanding and exceeding expectations. Her dedication to mentorship and knowledge-sharing culminated in her role as an instructor at ILAC, where she empowered students with insights garnered from over a decade of industry experience. Now, as the visionary leader behind Appy.Yo, Nadia is dedicated to digital innovation and fostering enduring client relationships, leveraging technology to drive meaningful change.
Note: Please take elevators to 12th floor. Elevators available until 6pm.