Workshops

Mara is a second-year Computing Science student at SFU and Co-Events Coordinator for WiCS! After she attended Try/CATCH in grade 12, she was set on pursuing Computer Science in university. She loves to sing and her favourite music genres are R&B, Jazz, and Soul. Mara is excited for Try/CATCH 2024 and can't wait to meet all of you!

Bianca is a third year student at SFU working towards a BSc in Computing Science with a minor in Interactive Arts and Technology! She realized her interest for programming in high school and has loved to draw and create art ever since she could remember! She loves drinking coffee, listening to music, and playing video games in her free time. Bianca looks forward to a great time with everyone at Try/CATCH 2024!

Hi, we are Harpreet & Denise! We are in our final year of studies at SFU studying computing science and have completed several internships in software development and web development. In our spare time, Harpreet enjoys hiking, exploring new food spots, and playing badminton. Denise partakes in dragon boating and loves to make things. After being a part of WiCS for four years and serving on the planning team for Try/CATCH 2022 and 2023, we are thrilled to be back this year as workshop hosts. We can't wait to meet everyone :D

Yifei is a fourth-year Interactive Arts and Technology (IAT) student at SFU, pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree. She is currently interning as a graphic designer at Tenzr Health, where she creates promotional materials and marketing designs for a home exercise app tailored for physiotherapy. Additionally, she volunteers as a visual coordinator for SFU Surge, where she designs social media posts and merchandise. With a strong passion for art and design, Yifei is eager to innovate, explore new ideas, and empathize with users to address design challenges effectively.

Kate is a third year student in the same program as Yifei. She's currently interning at a startup, exploring the idea of gamifying wealth management as the lead product designer. Kate also works together with developers at SFU Blueprint to deliver various software solutions to non profits. She is most passionate about working with complex systems, turning them into engaging and simple experiences for users.

Hi, my name is Kiaan! I'm currently a software development engineer at Amazon and I graduated from SFU's Software Systems program last year in 2023. I'm so excited to share my love for the world of web development with you all and hope that you get inspired to continue building the web with me! Other than coding, I'm also passionate about UI/UX design and product so if you're interested in that feel free to reach out. I look forward to meeting everyone at Try/CATCH 2024!

Hadas David is a Technical Consultant at SAP who is working with SAP Commerce customers to make better on-line stores for their brands. She has been working as a software engineer for over 20 years and spent the last 18 years in Vancouver, working on different commerce systems. Her work evolves around custom solutions of SAP products, review existing systems, and support during peak seasons. She likes eating chocolates, baking cakes, watching movies, reading books, and of course, on-line shopping.

Jaspreet Sidhu joined SAP as an intern 18 months ago, initially working with the Cloud DevOps team. Recently, she transitioned to the SAC Support team, where she assists customers in resolving technical issues. Currently pursuing a diploma in Computer Systems Technology, Jaspreet is dedicated to enhancing her skills in the tech field. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys watching movies and staying active through workouts.

Oceanna Nguyen is a soon to be graduate majoring in Management Information Systems. Although early in career, she has lived many lives working in project management, product marketing, social media, and even accounting. From working at a 3 person start up (a human dog bed company!), to Microsoft and SAP, she has been fortunate to have the opportunity to learn and grow from her diverse experiences. Outside of work, she loves travelling and visited 14 new countries this year!