February 2016 - CSC Industry

Global Archiact Jam
by Richard Lam 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

Hello University of Waterloo Computer Science Club, Hope you’re all doing well! My name is Richard and I work with Archiact Interactive, a full-service virtual reality studio in Vancouver. From March 23-April 4, we're hosting Global Archiact Jam — a 13-day virtual reality (VR) game development competition. You can compete from anywhere, with anyone. The grand prize includes: a space to demo your game at the first consumer VR conference and exhibition in Vancouver, a one-week, all-expenses-paid trip to China, and meetings with ten venture capitalists and six of the largest gaming companies in the country when you’re there! Visit archiactevents.com <http://www.archiactevents.com/> to sign up and see what Global Archiact Jam is all about! Don’t hesitate to shoot me an e-mail if you have any questions about Global Archiact Jam or would like more information. Best of luck! <http://www.archiactinteractive.com/> Richard Lam / Marketing Coordinator richard.lam(a)archiactinteractive.com <mailto:richard.lam@archiactinteractive.com> / 778-985-6974 Archiact Interactive Ltd. 1410-555 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC, V6B 4N6 http://www.archiactinteractive.com <http://www.archiactinteractive.com/> <https://twitter.com/archiact_games?lang=en> <https://www.facebook.com/archiact?fref=ts> <https://plus.google.com/+Archiactinteractivegames/posts> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIbII3NXrxp1uY4GvOedrA> <https://www.pinterest.com/archiactgames/> This e-mail message may contain confidential or legally privileged information and is intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s). Any unauthorized disclosure, dissemination, distribution, copying or the taking of any action in reliance on the information herein is prohibited. E-mails are not secure and cannot be guaranteed to be error free as they can be intercepted, amended, or contain viruses. Anyone who communicates with us by e-mail is deemed to have accepted these risks. Archiact Interactive is not responsible for errors or omissions in this message and denies any responsibility for any damage arising from the use of e-mail. Any opinion and other statement contained in this message and any attachment are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company.

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Maluuba Job Openings
by Vikas Gosain 09 Feb '16

09 Feb '16

Hi guys, Maluuba <http://www.techvibes.com/blog/maluuba-raises-9-million-series-a-to-help-mac…>was started by Waterloo CS grads. We raised $9 Million last month. We are hiring for the following positions: - Software Engineer - General - Android Developer - SDET - Software Development in Test - Machine Learning Engineer Feel free to check out our company page for a deeper look, but the gist is that our atmosphere is friendly, energetic and light hearted while remaining productive. Our kitchen is fully supplied with lots of food and drinks; we provide daily lunch, dinner and snacks for all employees. We even have weekly Maluuba soccer games and bi-weekly movie nights. Join us and help invent the future. Thanks, Vikas Gosain Ps. You can apply directly on the site, jobmine or email: vikas(a)maluuba.com

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Jump Start your Career with the Master of Management of Applied Science at Western
by Simon Bonner 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Close to graduation? Not sure what you're doing next? The Master of Management of Applied Science or MMASc Program at Western (previously called the University of Western Ontario) is a one-year Professional master's degree designed to help students with an undergraduate degree in science make the leap into industry. As a student in our program you will develop the management and communications skills you need to succeed in corporate Canada while extending your field-specific expertise. In two semesters you will complete graduate courses in: * Project Management, * Organizational Behaviour, * Finance, * Marketing, and * Written and Oral Communications along with further courses in the areas of: * Biology, * Computer Science * Data Analytics, or * Global Health Systems in Africa. You will also participate in the Leadership and Professional Development Seminar Series and work with the program's Career Services Officer to enhance your job search strategies, develop your application skills, and build your professional network. In the summer you will complete a four month co-op or major research project that will provide practical experience in your chosen field and help to build your professional networks. More information about the degree is available on the program's website at <http://bit.ly/MMASc> bit.ly/MMASc or by e-mail to <mailto:scimmasc@uwo.ca> scimmasc(a)uwo.ca. Sincerely, Simon Bonner and Douglas Woolford Directors, Master of Management of Applied Science http://uwo.ca/professionalmasters/science/ ----- Simon Bonner Assistant Professor of Environmetrics/Co-Director MMASc Department of Statistical and Actuarial Science and Department of Biology University of Western Ontario

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