Brendan Nugara
About Brendan Nugara
Brendan Nugara is an Automation Engineering Intern at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a background in computer science from Queen's University. He has held various roles in technology and governance, and has contributed to improving operational efficiency and winning innovation challenges.
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Brendan Nugara is currently serving as an Automation Engineering Intern at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Education and Expertise
Brendan Nugara studied Computer Science at Queen's University, earning a Bachelor's degree over a five-year period from 2017 to 2022. During his academic career, Brendan also completed a certification in Python for Data Science from Coursera, further enhancing his proficiency in this field.
Work Experience at TELUS
At TELUS, Brendan Nugara has made significant contributions as an Automation Engineering Intern. He developed automation scripts that led to a 15% improvement in operational efficiency. Additionally, he participated in the TELUS Innovation Challenge, contributing to a project that secured second place.
Previous Roles
Before joining TELUS, Brendan held various positions primarily during his time at Queen's University. These roles include serving as a Teaching Assistant at the Queen's School of Computing, Director of Governance and Internal Affairs at Queen's COMPSA, Deputy of Web Design at the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society, Chief Technology Officer at MUSE Magazine, Information Technology Coordinator at Queen's International Affairs Association, and Partnerships Coordinator at QMIND. He also held internships at WeTraq and CogniFrame Inc. in Toronto, Ontario.
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Outside of his technology career, Brendan Nugara works as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor for the City of Toronto in the Toronto, Canada Area. The position highlights his versatility and ability to manage responsibilities in a diverse set of roles.
Volunteer and Mentorship
Brendan has volunteered as a mentor for first-year computer science students at Queen's University. He has also presented a paper on 'Automation in Telecommunications' at the Queen's Computing Conference, showcasing his knowledge and commitment to the field.