SwM - Cohort 11 (Level 2 1:1 Hybrid Model - Spring 2026)
SwM - Cohort 11 (Level 2 1:1 Hybrid Model - Spring 2026)
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Western University
Amrithaa Logeswaran is a second-year Integrated Engineering student at Western University in London, Ontario. She’s passionate about using her engineering knowledge to pursue a future in consulting or to design more sustainable, people-centered cities for future generations, believing that urban spaces can be more community-friendly. In her free time, you can find her building community and helping students feel connected through her role as a USC Councillor. Something unique about Amrithaa is that she runs a photography and YouTube page called Amri’s Archive! She welcomes students to reach out via LinkedIn or Instagram (@amrithaa.l).
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Western University
Anwita Karkera is a 3rd year Business and Computer Science Major student at Western University . In her field, she enjoys exploring how technology and business strategies intersect to drive innovation and social impact. In her free time, you can find her hanging out with friends, trying new restaurants, or going on hikes. Something interesting about Anwita is that she loves playing the New York Times games.
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York University
Auhona is a third-year Computer Engineering student at Lassonde School of Engineering, York University. In her field, she enjoys exploring Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and sustainable technology, and applying these skills to impactful projects. In her free time, you can find her attending hackathons, working on creative tech projects, journaling, discovering cozy cafés around campus or experimenting with new recipes. Something unique and interesting about Auhona is that she loves combining creativity with technology, building apps that make everyday life easier, while also enjoying poetry and personal reflections.
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University of Toronto
Daania Shaikh is a second-year Business Management student at the University of Toronto Scarborough. In her field, she enjoys analyzing business cases and connecting her marketing knowledge to her passion in creating content for social media. In her free time, you can find her trying new coffee shops around Toronto or curating playlists for every mood. Something unique about Daania is that she loves organizing everything with color-coded precision.
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University of British Columbia
Daria Nazarkina is a Computer Science student at the University of British Columbia. She enjoys exploring computational biology and machine learning, particularly its applications in neuroscience. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, playing tennis, and attending conferences to learn about other disciplines. An interesting fact about Daria is that she likes learning new languages and is currently studying her fourth one.
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Wilfred Laurier University
Devanshi Shah is a 1st year Master's student at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford. In her field, she enjoys problem-solving and exploring mathematical concepts through data analysis. In her free time, you can find her reading, exploring new cafes in Brantford, or working on coding projects. Something unique/interesting/quirky about Devanshi is that she cooks amazing food.
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University of Toronto
Evelyn Paing is a third-year Technology, Coding & Society and Geospatial Data Science student at UofT Mississauga. She loves exploring how data, design, and technology can be used to make a real difference in people’s lives. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, doing sports, spending time outdoors with friends, and getting involved in sustainability projects on campus. Something interesting about her is that she hiked Acatenango Volcano this summer, the third-highest peak in Central America at over 13,000 feet tall.
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University of Prince Edward Island
Iyana is a 4th year Business Administration student with a Minor in Mathematics at the University of Prince Edward Island. In her field, she enjoys identifying areas for improvement, and proposing solutions to enhance efficiency and profitability. In her free time, you can find her reading, painting, roller-skating or playing the Sims 3. Something interesting about Iyana is she plays roller derby.
Jaza Khan is a third-year Computer Science/Data Science student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. In her field, she enjoys exploring artificial intelligence, data analytics, and project management to design practical solutions for real-world challenges. In her free time, you can find her hiking, reading, or painting as a way to recharge and stay creative. Something unique about Jaza is her passion for combining technical skills with creative problem-solving to make technology more impactful and accessible.
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Western University
Karen is an HBA1 student at Ivey Business School. In her field, she enjoys exploring how creativity and design thinking come together to build products that people love. In her free time, you can find her at the gym, hiking with friends, or hunting for the next best lip balm to add to her collection. Something interesting about Karen is that she’s a big fashion enthusiast who loves expressing herself through her outfits and keeping up with the latest trends.
Kashish is a third year Computer Science (honors) student at University of Alberta. In her field, she enjoys Machine Learning. In her free time, you can find her reading books or grabbing a sweet treat. Something unique/interesting/quirky about Kashish is that she read 218 books in a year once!
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University of Waterloo
Krithika Kannan is a 2nd-year Computer Science student specializing in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Waterloo. In her field, she enjoys exploring machine learning models and building creative AI-driven solutions. In her free time, you can find her experimenting with new coding projects, attending hackathons, or sketching digital art. Something unique about Krithika is that she loves combining technology and storytelling to design impactful, user-focused projects.
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York University
Kunjal Arora is a 4th-year Computer Science Honors student at York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering. In her field, she enjoys solving operational challenges and analyzing data to uncover meaningful insights. In her free time, you can find her listening to music or practicing softball. Something unique about Kunjal is that she enjoys creating intricate 3D origami designs.
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University of Alberta
Nahyeon Park is a fourth year Computer Engineering student at University of Alberta. In her field, she enjoys exploring topics related to embedded systems and machine learning applications. In her free time, you can find her reading about new tech innovations or working on creative coding projects. Something interesting about Nahyeon is that she enjoys experimenting with new recipes in her kitchen.
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University of Alberta
Pragati is a second year Computing Science student at University of Alberta. In her field, she enjoys tackling challenging coding problems, developing innovative solutions, and building meaningful connections with the people who share her interests. In her free time, you can find her reading novels or writing diary entries. Something interesting about Pragati is that she’s always up for a coffee chat to exchange thoughts with fellow tech enthusiasts.
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York University
Pritumi is a third year Computer Science Major at Lassonde School of Engineering at York University. In her field, she enjoys exploring how coding and automation can solve real-world problems across areas of computer science like networks, AI, and DevOps. In her free time, you can find her working on personal projects or planning her next cafe study spot adventure. Something interesting about Pritumi is that she loves motorsports and wants to visit every formula 1 grand prix in a given year as part of her world tour!
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McGill University
Sara is a 2nd year CS & Psychology student at McGill University, Montreal. In her field, she enjoys building things and conducting research. In her free time, you can find her reading a book, crocheting, or dancing in her room.
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Simon Fraser University
Wanying (Chris) Tian is a second-year Master of Computer Science student at Simon Fraser University. In her field, she enjoys building reliable AI systems to solve real-world problems in healthcare. In her free time, you can find her trying new food and playing with her cat. Something unique about Chris is her background in electrical and biomedical engineering; her multidisciplinary experience helps her communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
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Alienware Esports and Education Strategist
Adrienne has been a contractor at Alienware for 1 year as an esports strategist and also worked at Dell Technologies as an education strategist for 4 years prior to Alienware. The best part about her role is helping schools and colleges build their esports and gaming programs for their students. Something Adrienne is professionally proud of is opening the 2,000 square foot Alienware Purdue Gaming Lounge at Purdue University in August 2024. One of her aspirations is to start a student ambassador program for Alienware. Something quirky about Adrienne is that she is a "digital nomad" which means that she lives in a new place every month or so and works remotely from that location.
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Senior Manager
Cindy Hart has been at Dell for 21 years. The best part of her role is managing a team and working with others to get things done. Something Cindy is professionally proud of is her ability to learn new things and make connections within a 20 year period at Dell. She loves making time to mentor students and young professionals based on her own experiences, which helps her towards her goal to speak publicly about her own experiences to the benefit of others. Cindy's hobbies include wine tasting and judging.
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Director, Project Portfolio Office and Client Support Services, Niagara College
Claire Rosati has been at Niagara College for 12 years. The best part about her role is supporting business areas in translating their needs and challenges into technology solutions that directly enhance the student experience. Something Claire is professionally proud of is building Niagara College’s IT Project Portfolio Office and developing project management training that has strengthened collaboration and accountability across the institution. One of her aspirations is to continue growing in leadership roles where she can make meaningful change and inspire others to reach their potential. Something interesting about Claire is that she was originally from the UK.
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Software Engineer 1
Dallas Maddox has been at Dell for 3 years. The best part about her role is learning new technologies and collaborating with her peers. Something Dallas Maddox is professionally proud of is her willingness to take on difficult and ambiguous projects, and then communicate her experiences and new-found knowledge to her team. One of her aspirations is to help elementary school girls learn about STEM careers and develop their technical skills. Something interesting about Dallas is that she has an amazing feline coworker, Kitty Meow, who works alongside her.
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District Manager Western Canada
Greg Griffiths serves as the District Manager for Dell Technologies Western Canadian business. As a senior sales leader at Dell, Greg and his team manage customer and partner relationships across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. Now in his 23rd year with Dell Technologies, Greg has held various sales and leadership roles with increasing responsibility in Commercial Sales, Large Enterprise, and Public Sector. He has a proven track record of navigating complexity, building teams, and fostering relationships in the commercial, healthcare, government, and education sectors. In his current role, Greg leads a senior team focused on driving Dell’s core business and customer solutions in Western Canada. Greg promotes cross-functional collaboration within Dell Technologies, ensuring the company’s top-tier products, services, and capabilities are fully utilized to meet customer needs.
Additionally, Greg is the Executive Sponsor of Dell’s True Ability Employee Resource Group (ERG) in Canada, which aims to empower employees affected by disabilities,
their families, and friends. Locally, Greg and his family are actively involved with Special Olympics Manitoba and were recently honored with the inaugural Community Champion Award from Special Olympics Manitoba. This award recognizes individuals or groups who excel in leadership, advocacy, impact, commitment, and philanthropy within the Special Olympics Manitoba community. Greg also serves on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Manitoba.
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Principal UX Researcher
Hannah has been at Dell Technologies for three and a half years. The best part about her role is she gets to learn about a new subject matter for each project on which she works and collaborate with so many cool designers and engineers. Something Hannah is professionally proud of is the work that she did on Concept Astro, where Dell partnered with the Scripps Institute of Oceanography to determine a way to optimize photogrammetry workloads for coral reef restoration and monitoring. One of her goals is to get a lemon from the lemon tree she has been growing for the past three years. Something interesting about Hannah is that she loves propagating plants in her spare time - her windowsill is absolutely covered in sprigs of Rosemary, cuts of English Ivy, offshoots of Spider Plants, and little sprouts of Golden Pathos.
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Senior Account Executive
Hasta Murthy is a customer-focused sales professional with global experience, having spent nearly six years at Dell India before transitioning to Dell Canada, where she has contributed close to two years. She works closely with Small and Medium Business customers, helping them modernize their technology environments and align with industry standards so they can operate more efficiently and achieve long-term growth. Known for her reliability, inclusive leadership, and strong understanding of Dell’s sales motion across regions, Hasta is a trusted partner to both customers and colleagues.
As a go-to mentor and trainer for new hires, she plays a key role in building team capability and supporting peers with strategy, tools, and process expertise. She is also an active contributor to ERG and community initiatives, reinforcing her commitment to inclusion and meaningful impact. Outside of work, Hasta is a proud dog mom, previously ran an animal rescue center in India, and enjoys traveling and getting away whenever she can.
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Learning and Development Advisor
I have been at Dell for 15 years, I spent 11 years in Sales supporting some of Canada’s largest companies as well as a couple of Global entities. Then felt like I needed a change so I moved to Learning and development to share some wisdom from my years of sales with the next generation of sales professional.
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Project Manager / Senior Communications and Marketing Specialist
Kirsten has been at MERLIN for 6 months. The best part about her role is being able to develop and strengthen the bridge between technical and pedagogical when it comes to educational technology. Something Kirsten is professionally proud of is holding the position of president of both the Manitoba Association of Educational Technology Leaders and the Manitoba Association for Computing Educators simultaneously. One of her goals/aspirations is to develop a reconciliACTION project that sees Indigenous language revitalization through digital tools. Something quirky about Kirsten is that she has worked across Western Canada in the area of AI while being married to her partner who is scared of AI.
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Consultant, Project/Program Management • Process Engineering Base
Maria has been at Dell Technologies for 17 years. The best part about her role is solving business problems. Something Maria is professionally proud of is building strong relationships with partners and teams which allow her to use influence to move initiatives forward. One of her goals/aspirations is to achieve her PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. Some unique/interesting facts about Maria: born and raised in New York, attended an all girls HS, attended an 89% male/11% female engineering school, and is fluent in Arabic.
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Inside Sales Representative
Mitch has been at Dell Technologies for 7 years. He mentions that the best part about his role is talking to new people and helping them find solutions to ongoing challenges. Something Mitch is professionally proud of is taking lead on helping other and mentoring those new to Dell. One of Mitch's goals/aspirations is to get into management so he can continue to help others. Something unique/interesting/quirky about Mitch is he loves Karaoke and is working on getting onto Jeopardy.
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Presale Solutions Consultant
Nicholas has been at Dell Technologies for 6 years. The best part about his role is getting to help customers across all industries adapt to the rapidly changing world we all are trying to navigate on our own. Something Nick is professionally proud of is representing Dell and winning a pitch contest for young professionals around the globe. One of his goals is to backpack across Europe. Something quirky about Nick is that he can’t eat apples.
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Account Director
Olivia Miles has been at Dell Technologies for 6 years. The best part about her role is getting to help people solve their challenge's with technology. Something Olivia is professionally proud of is moving from our London office in the UK to Canada only 10 months ago. One of her goals/aspirations is to become a leader one day, to help and hopefully inspire the next generation . Something unique/interesting/quirky about Olivia is she competes in hyrox competitions all around the world.
Onyinye has been at Dell Technologies for 12 months. The best part about her role is interacting with and solving customer problems with technology. Something Onyinye is professionally proud of is achieving business growth within her book of business within one year. One of her goals/aspirations is to become a leader and voice in the IT industry. Something interesting about Onyinye is that she sings and is also called MJ.
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Global Project Manager
Pam has been at Dell Technologies for 13 years. The best part about Pam’s role as a Change the Business Project Manager is starting from scratch, building a team, building a plan and making it happen. Something Pam is professionally proud of is the trusted relationship built over good times and difficult times. One of Pam’s goals/aspirations is to be fit enough to climb a Munro Mountain (over 3k feet). Pam likes to dance in her kitchen to Queen every morning! She says it is the best energizer to start the day off on a high, and get the step count up!
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Security & Resilience Platforms Account Executive
Sofia Osorno has been at Dell Technologies for 3 years. The best part about her role is helping customers protect their data and mentoring others. Something Sofia is professionally proud of is leading the Women In Action Professional Pillar at Dell and being at her 4th role at Dell. One of her goals is to become a manager one day. Something unique about Sofia is she was born in Mexico and studied abroad in Spain.
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Principal
Sunil Ramchandani has been at Dell Technologies for 16 years. The best part about his role is the continued exposure to Dell's cutting-edge technology products and solutions. Something Sunil is professionally proud of is participation in this ERG to help mentor young professionals interested in technology. One of his goals/aspirations is to keep learning about technology to help solve our client's most complex problems. Something quirky about Sunil is his inability and constant struggle to do a handstand in yoga despite training for the past 10 years (I can do a headstand though!).
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Account Manager, Enterprise Sales
Victoria has been a dedicated member of Dell Technologies for three years, currently serving as an Account Manager with the Public Education team in Canada. In this dynamic role, she partners closely with universities, colleges, and school boards, helping to shape technology solutions that make a meaningful impact on educational communities. Deeply committed to driving positive change, Victoria finds purpose in empowering individuals through collaborative decision-making and active community involvement. She is especially proud of her journey with SOAR with Mentor, beginning as a mentee during her university years, then contributing as a mentor for the past two years, and now serving as a moderator to support others in their professional growth. Outside of work, Victoria channels her passion into competitive horseback riding, a pursuit she’s enjoyed for over 20 years. Her adventurous spirit also leads her to travel whenever possible, accompanied by her two beloved dogs, Tilly and Phia, and her boyfriend.