👋Hi! I’m Leejay!
I'm a developer.

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As a former startup entrepreneur and announcer, and current software developer and avid volunteer, I love to help others. If you would like to tap into my experience, please feel free to reach out. I'd love to chat!

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Experience

Boards/Elected

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Oct 2019 - Present

Board Member

MED.HACK ENTERPRISES

Volunteer

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Sep 2010 - Apr 2013

Senate Member (Student Member)

University of Saskatchewan

Volunteer Elected Senate Position

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Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

Member of Student Council

University of Saskatchewan Students' Union

Volunteer Elected Councillor Position

Technical

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Feb 2019 - Present

Development & Database Manager II

AFFINITY CREDIT UNION

iOS/Web/.NET

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Aug 2017 - Jan 2019

Co-Founder

SKYLITE LABS

iOS/Full Stack/Business

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Dec 2016 - Aug 2017

Software Developer

CREATE CAFE

iOS/macOS/C

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Summer 2014
Sep 2015 - Dec 2016

Software Developer

Bitstrata Systems

iOS/Android/Xamarin

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Sep 2015 - Dec 2016

Founder/CEO

LS Communications

PHP/HTML/CSS/Business

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Summer 2011

Blackboard Training and Support

University of Saskatchewan (IT)

Training/Web

Communications & Marketing

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Jan 2014 - Apr 2017

Announcer/Play-by-Play

HUSKIES ATHLETICS

Public Speaking/Engagement

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Jul 2011 - Dec 2014

Owner & Operator

The Mix

Radio/Announcing/Music

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Summer 2013

Student Recruitment Assistant

University of Saskatchewan

Marketing/Communications/Recruitment

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Summer 2010

Instructor

Sci-Fi Science Camps

Education/Training

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Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

Announcer/Board Operator

CJVR-FM/CK750

Radio/Announcing/Producing

Education

University

2009-2015

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Computer)

University of Saskatchewan

2013-2015

Professional Communication Option

University of Saskatchewan

Certificates

2019

Conducting Usability Testing

The Interaction Design Foundation

2019

Emotional Design - How to Make Products People Will Love

The Interaction Design Foundation

2019

UX Management: Strategy and Tactics

The Interaction Design Foundation

2019

Mobile User Experience (UX) Design

The Interaction Design Foundation

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Awards

2013

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Lieutant Governor of Saskatchewan

2011

Vera Pezer Award for Student Enhancement

University of Saskatchewan Students' Union

2010

Saskatchewan Youth Award

Premier Brad Wall

2009

George and Marsha Ivany President's First and Best Scholarship

University of Saskatchewan

2009

Greyston Scholar

University of Saskatchewan

2009

SWNA Saskatchewan Junior Citizen of the Year

Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan

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Volunteer Experience

May 2017 - Present

Mentor

CANADA LEARNING CODE

Ladies Learning Code/Girls Learning Code

Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

Webmaster and Organizing Committe Member

MED.HACK ENTERPRISES

Marketing/Promotions

Dec 2013 - Nov 2014

VP Media and Technology

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WOMEN IN ENGINEERING

Technical/Logistics

Portfolio

Medium Posts

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Knowing your Edge

It’s great until it’s not. Startup life has its allure. But there's a flip side to startup life that people don't talk about.

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The Art of Communication in Tech

Communication…the ever-evolving art of effectively delivering a message to one’s audience. Simple enough, right? Yet so many people fail at it, and arguably the worst failures in connecting the message with the audience occur in the tech industry.

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