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Career Exploration Series: Everything is Tech

November 20, 2025 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

This is a networking event with a short panel discussion where technology professionals such as IT Managers, CIOs and Development Managers share how they apply their skills to some of the Okanagan’s most impactful industries.

What does a cybersecurity analyst do in healthcare? How about a software developer in the tourism industry? Some of the best tech jobs are in NON “tech” companies, so come learn more about what sorts of skills and tools are used across verticals.

Industry Guests

  • James McGregor – CTO – City of Kelowna
  • Darcy Reno – CTO – Minga
  • John Geistlinger – Director of IT Services Management – Interior Health
  • Gbenga Owoyele – IT Manager – Pushor Mitchell
  • Darren Gratton – CEO – SkySail Technologies
  • Stephen Blancher – IT Manager – First Nations Finance Authority
  • Steele Carr – IT Manager – Big White
  • Mohammed Nazhvani – AI & Automation Analyst – Traine Construction
  • Jesse Schafer – Netowrk Systems Analyst – Interior Health
  • Andrew Huzyk – Senior Manager IT – Stober Group

 

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Details

Date:
November 20, 2025
Time:
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Venue

Additional Info

Registration/RSVP Required
Yes (see event description)
Event Type
Networking
Audiences
Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Partners and Industry, Students, Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Associates