Data Analytics Centre

NOW HIRING: Full-stack or Front-end Developer in Algonquin College’s Data Analytics Centre (DAC)

Now Hiring: A Full-stack or Front-end Developer

The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Algonquin College has an open position for a full-stack or front-end developer. The approved candidate will have the title of “Research Assistant” and will work full-time-equivalent hours for eight months.

The applicants must be current Algonquin College students/undergrads. Unfortunately, developers who graduated in April 2020 or earlier do not qualify.

The candidates must have hands-on working experience with the following technologies, in order of priority:

  1. React, JavaScript, Html/CSS, Python
  2. Django Framework
  3. Cloud tools (AWS, GCP, e.g., Google API street view)
  4. Linux scripting (bash)

Please note that this position is different from a similar position posted in mid-July.
Therefore, feel free to apply even if you already applied to the previous announcement.

If you are a self-starter and meet these requirements we want to hear from you. Please send us your resume via e-mail to Theo Mirtchev, Managing Director, Data Analytics Centre (DAC), mirtcht@algonquincollege.com

Algonquin College’s Data Analytics Centre (DAC) is Hiring

Looking to get experience working with Big Data & Analytics? The Data Analytics Centre is hiring!

Looking to get experience working with Big Data & Analytics? The Data Analytics Centre is hiring!

Algonquin College’s Data Analytics Centre (DAC) in the DARE District is recruiting for two positions on behalf of Cheetah Networks, one of the industry partners.

I) The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Algonquin College has an opening for a term Research Assistant position of 6 to 12 months.

The ideal candidate:

  1. Algonquin College student or recent graduate,
  2. Has at least an Advanced Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred, and practical experience in digital electronics and firmware.

II) The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Algonquin College has an opening for a co-op / full-time hours position of Research Assistant.

The ideal candidate:

  1. Algonquin College student or recent graduate,
  2. Has hands-on working experience with the following technologies, in order of priority:
    • React, JavaScript, Html/CSS, Python
    • Django Framework
    • Cloud tools (AWS, GCP, e.g., Google API street view)
    • Linux scripting (bash)

If you are a self-starter and meet these requirements we want to hear from you. Please send us your resume and explain how you meet each of these requirements via e-mail to Theo Mirtchev, Managing Director of the Data Analytics Centre (DAC), mirtcht@algonquincollege.com

Artificial Intelligence and Algonquin College

AI at AC

Last week, our Vice President of Innovation & Strategy, Doug Wotherspoon was interviewed by the Ottawa Citizen for a feature story about why Ottawa is poised to be the next artificial intelligence hub.

Full Article: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/why-ottawa-is-poised-to-be-the-next-artificial-intelligence-hub

Excerpt Below:

Algonquin College: A Community Builder Approach

AI fits with Algonquin College in several ways, said Doug Wotherspoon, the college’s vice-president of innovation and strategy. The school has applied AI to its operations by embedding AI concepts in its programs and working with local companies to help them leverage the technology.

The college launched its Data Analytics Centre in 2017, a multimillion-dollar facility at the Ottawa campus which lets student research teams partner with organizations on projects that advance their use of AI.

The centre recently partnered with one company, AirShare, which is developing AI-guided missiles for detecting, tracking and shooting down drones around airports. The missiles are designed to safely intercept unauthorized drones by deploying what the company calls a “cloud” of latex countermeasures to bring them down.

Another company Algonquin has partnered with is contextere, which makes an AI system that provides blue-collar workers with contextually-important information for tasks they’re working on. The goal is to make workers more efficient and less prone to mistakes. “What the industrial employee does not need is more sensors, more complexity, and more dashboards — they simply need to know when and where to execute,” the company’s website says.

“The beauty of the data centre is that it creates a shared knowledge,” Wotherspoon said. “Even though we might be working with one company that is using artificial intelligence one way, the building of the community allows people to learn from each other, industry to industry and students to students.”

With the centre, the college fills a void for small- and mid-sized companies that don’t have the resources in-house to explore AI possibilities, while offering students a prime hands-on learning and networking opportunity, Wotherspoon said.

While AI is often viewed as a technology-sector issue, Wotherspoon said it will have an impact across every layer of every industry. That’s why, in addition to introducing more AI-centric programs, Algonquin is working on updating its programs to incorporate AI aspects. The school is also using AI to help analyze student engagement and automate actions such as reminder notices, as well as integrating AI into its IT systems.

Data Analytics for Rural Transformation

the Data Analytics Centre at Algonquin College hosted an open session

On Feb. 26, the Data Analytics Centre at Algonquin College hosted an open session demonstrating ‘Data Analytics for Rural Transformation’ / DART.

DART is a cloud-based software solution supporting the socio-economic planning of rural communities. It can integrate and visualize data from a variety of sources in various formats into one dashboard-style interface with powerful search and reporting functions.

The event was attended by Mike Barre (National Research Council-IRAP), Alessandro Alasia (Statistics Canada), Mariane Huard (Standards Council of Canada) and Phillip Dawe (Centre for Security Science).

DART addresses the following challenge: In the face of evolving open data and e-government initiatives, rural municipalities and community organizations have access to an increasing amount of data but have limited capacity to amalgamate, interpret, analyze and visualize it. For data to be useful in support of evidence-based decision-making, municipalities and organizations require the ability to derive insights quickly, efficiently and with limited resources.

With DART municipal and community-based organizations have access to:

• User-Friendly data integration and visualization tool with a dashboard interface

• Reports that are available by custom geography

• Flexibility for land-use planning, economic development, social services, etc.

• Regularly updated with latest available data

• Map-based visualization

Through one intuitive interface, the DART application can import community profiles and other data from a variety of sources in various formats, enable demographic, economic and property queries, calculate proximity to community resources and visualize the information in charts, graphs, or maps.

DART was developed as a collaborative research project between the ‘Data Analytics Centre’ and ‘Community Analytics Associates’. Students from various programs contributed to the effort: Computer Technology – Data Science, Computer Programmer, Interactive Media and Design and Graphic Design. ‘Community Analytics Associates’ currently ‘incubates’ in the DARE District.

For further information, contact:

• Nelson Rogers, nelson@communityingenuity.ca

• Robert Leitch, r.leitch@sympatico.ca

• Theo Mirtchev, mirtcht@algonquincollege.com

Call for Judges – RE/ACTION Applied Research Showcase August 2019

Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship is seeking volunteer judges for the applied research showcase competition on Friday, August 9th, 2019.

Every year, student teams work on applied projects in which they apply knowledge and skills acquired through their field of study. This spring, they will be on display at the applied research showcase: “RE/ACTION” on Friday, August 9th, 2019. Research projects fall into a number of categories:

  • Science, Engineering, and Construction
  • Arts, Design, Business, and Management
  • Information Technologies, Mobile and Web Design

Judges evaluate selected student team’s results, based on novelty/creativity, technical competence, impact, the strength of client-team interactions and communication and presentation skills.

This event provides an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs and industry leaders to network with Algonquin’s capable and motivated academic community of students and faculty.

Those interested in participating as judges, or who have more questions about this opportunity, can contact:

Danielle Evong
Office of Applied Research and Innovation, Algonquin College
evongd@algonquincollege.com
613-727-4723 ext. 5213

Paid Student Researcher Positions – Data Analytics Centre (DAC)

Paid Student Researcher Positions

Paid Student Researcher Positions
with the National Research Council of Canada and Algonquin’s Data Analytics Centre (DAC)

Renewable full- and/or part-time contract positions are now available as part of a new high-profile collaboration between the Data Analytics Centres of the National Research Council of Canada and Algonquin College. We are looking for quick learners who would be excited to further develop their skills in the booming areas of data-related technologies.

Responsibilities:

  • Engage in real, practical, industry-driven applied research and development.
  • Collaborate closely with clients and teammates to guarantee the success of the project.
  • Design and develop custom software using technologies of choice and best practices.
  • Collect and groom data, debug and troubleshoot code and workflows.

Requirements: Experience with at least some of the following areas of software engineering will be expected:

  • Python, Java, C/C++, Linux bash shell scripting.
  • Database design and administration, SQL, Apache server / MySQL…
  • Exposing and consuming RESTful APIs.
  • Container technologies / Docker.
  • A thirst to learn new things and to constantly improve your work, problem-solver mentality.

Preference will be given to candidates with some experience in Machine-Learning, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence and Cloud-based technologies (Amazon Web Services, MS Azure and Google Cloud Platform).

Send your resume to:

Dr. Theo Mirtchev, Managing Director – DAC
mirtcht@algonquincollege.com
613-727-4723 ext. 6080

Paid Student Researcher Positions
with Algonquin’s Data Analytics Centre (DAC) – General

Renewable full- and/or part-time contract positions are now available as part of a new high-profile collaboration between the Algonquin’s Data Analytics Centre (DAC) and a number of dynamic, fast-growing companies. We are looking for quick learners who would be excited to further develop their skills in the booming areas of data-related technologies.

Responsibilities:

  • Engage in real, practical, industry-driven applied research and development.
  • Collaborate closely with clients and teammates to guarantee the success of the project.
  • Design and develop custom software using modern technologies of choice and best practices.
  • Collect and groom data, debug and troubleshoot code and workflows.
  • Requirements:
  • Python, Java, C/C++, Linux bash shell scripting
  • Familiarity with Embedded Technologies and Raspberry Pi
  • Matlab, Image Processing
  • Exposing and consuming RESTful APIs.
  • Database design and administration, SQL, Apache server / MySQL…
  • A desire to learn new things and to constantly improve your work, problem-solver mentality

Preference will be given to students with some knowledge in Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud-based SaaS or any other data-related technologies.

Send your resume to:

Adesh Shah, Principal Investigator – DAC
shaha@algonquincollege.com
613-727-4723 ext. 2970

or

Dr. Theo Mirtchev, Managing Director – DAC
mirtcht@algonquincollege.com
613-727-4723 ext. 6080

UN Sustainable Development Goals Youth Training Conference

UN Sustainable Development Goals Youth Training Conference

Looking to incorporate sustainability into your curriculum? Look no further!

Algonquin College will be hosting a Sustainable Development Goals Youth Training conference in the Winter 2019 semester. SDGs Youth Training Canada is a project of the Foundation for Environmental Stewardship (FES), a registered charity founded in 2012. Their mission is to educate and empower the final generation who can solve climate change to create a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future. SDGs Youth Training Canada 2017 mobilized 5,900+ students from 77 post-secondary institutions at 32 training sessions across Canada.

This workshop will not only educate students on sustainability and the SDGs, but will also engage them through workshops and team exercises.

Date: Saturday, March 23rd, 2019
Time: 9:30AM until 5:30PM
Location: Building T Room 102,
Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON

Parking: The weekend parking fee will be $5/day in Lots 8, 9, 10 and 12.

Note: Red, Green, Black and Orange permit holders (Lots 8, 9, 10, 12) do not need to pay additional for evening/weekend parking in these lots.

Algonquin College campus map – HERE

Lunch will be provided but we would like to ask participants to bring food for the food donation for the food cupboard. Also, in support of the theme of sustainability, we ask that you bring your own water bottle or travel mug for beverages.

To register visit: AC UN SDG 2019

NOTE: Participants must be a post-secondary student, faculty & staff in the Ottawa-Gatineau area to attend.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for students to help organize the event. The “Sustainability Event Organizer” is a co-curricular activity.

Student volunteers should contact, Olivia Routliffe at routlio1@algonquincollege.com for more details.

Now Hiring – Student Research Assistant Positions

Paid Student Researcher Positions with Algonquin’s Office of Applied Research and Innovation
Renewable full- and/or part-time contracts are now available.

Student Researchers

The Office of Applied Research and Innovation is building Algonquin’s brand new Data Analytics Centre. We are looking for skillful, knowledgeable developers who will be thrilled to learn new technologies and tackle real industrial problems.

Responsibilities:

  • Engage in real, practical, industry-driven applied research and development.
  • Collaborate closely with clients and teammates – developers, UX designers, testers – to guarantee the success of the project.
  • Design and develop custom software using both new and proven technologies and best practices.
  • Debug and troubleshoot data, code and workflows.

Requirements:

  • Students with various skill sets will be hired on a project-by-project basis. Experience with many of the following areas of ‘mainstream’ software engineering will be expected:
  • Python, Java, JavaScript, Node JS, C#, Linux bash shell scripting
  • Back- / Front-end / Full-stack web development.
  • HTML5, CSS, PHP, RESTful APIs, responsive web-design
  • Database design and administration, SQL, Apache server / MySQL…
  • Mobile app development, iOS, Android, cross-platform development
  • Thirst to learn new things and to constantly improve your work, problem-solver mentality

Preference will be given to students with some experience in cloud-based technology (Amazon Web Services, MS Azure, IBM Bluemix, Google Cloud APIs…), non-relational databases/NoSQL/MongoDB, parallel GPU programming and data sourcing, processing and visualization.

Please contact Dr. Theo Mirtchev (mirtcht@algonquincollege.com, 613 727 4723 / 6080) with your resume and a brief expression of interest.

Data Analytics Centre Officially Announced

Algonquin College on Monday morning formally announced that it will receive $2.3 million over five years ($460,000 per year) to fund a new Data Analytics Centre which will work with local and national partners to harness the power of big data for the purposes of data mining, machine learning for predictive analytics, and distributed intelligence. This initiative is the first of its kind in the Canadian college system, and will join Algonquin College’s six applied research centres under its Office of Partnerships, Applied Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.

MP Anita Vandenbeld was on hand to make the announcement.

“With this technology Algonquin College will have new methods of providing applied research support to local businesses and industry. Companies will benefit from access to college expertise and resources; faculty will gain new knowledge and insights to integrate into the curriculum; college students will benefit from a real world, engineering experience,” said MP Vandenbeld, “In short, our government’s funding and this cutting edge technology will further anchor Algonquin College’s position as one of Canada’s premiere institutions.”

MP Anita Vandenbeld and President Cheryl Jensen

The funding was awarded following a successful application to NSERC’s College and Community Innovation program. Partners of Algonquin College’s centre include regional innovators such as Gnowit, Global Advantage, CHEO, Newborn Screening Ontario, Ocular Mobile Innovations, Community Ingenuity, Gymtrack, Contextere, IBM, Cumulus Dental, Paradigm Technologies, GaitTronics, RealDecoy, bitHeads, TyQuest, Discoverly, Mitel, Carleton University, The University of Ottawa, Invest Ottawa, Ontario Centers of Excellence, CANARIE, and Research Data Canada.

The Data Analytics Centre will be located inside the Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Learning Centre once construction on that project concludes next year. This is Algonquin College’s fifth successful application to NSERC’s CCI funding program.

Read the full article here

If you have plans in ‘Big Data’ as either an adopter or a provider, or if you could use assistance on data research, data analytics product development, testing, and commercialization, please contact:

Theo Mirtchev, Ph.D. | Project Manager | Applied Research & Innovation | Algonquin College | 613-727-4723 ext. 6080