Cassidy Linhares
About Cassidy Linhares
Cassidy Linhares is a Software Engineer Intern at Mark43 with a background in software development and marketing. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Software Engineering from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and has experience in various roles within the tech industry.
Work at Mark43
Cassidy Linhares has been working as a Software Engineer Intern at Mark43 since 2021. This role is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and has a duration of three years. In this position, Cassidy is involved in software development projects that contribute to the company's mission of providing innovative public safety software solutions.
Education and Expertise
Cassidy Linhares studied at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Software Engineering from 2016 to 2022. During her academic career, she developed expertise in various programming languages, including JavaScript, C, Python, Java, and SQL. Cassidy's education has provided her with a solid foundation in software architecture and agile development environments.
Professional Experience
Cassidy Linhares has accumulated diverse professional experience in software development roles. She worked as a Junior Software Developer at MPAC in 2019 for seven months and completed a Software Engineering Co-op at BlackBerry in 2020 for seven months. Additionally, she served as a Co-op Database Administrator at CIBC in 2018 for three months. These roles have enhanced her skills in software development and database management.
Involvement in STEM and Community Engagement
Cassidy Linhares has actively participated in the STEM community. She served as the Director of Marketing for the STEM Fellowship - Student Research and Innovation Network for two months in 2017. Additionally, she has been an active member of the Women in Engineering group, promoting diversity and inclusion in the engineering field. Cassidy has also worked as an instructor at Real Programming for Kids, where she taught children how to code video games.
Early Career and Leadership Roles
Before pursuing her engineering degree, Cassidy Linhares held a leadership position as Team Lead at Cineplex from 2014 to 2016. She also contributed to the university community by serving as an Orientation Leader and First Year Student Mentor, helping new students acclimate to university life. These early career experiences have contributed to her leadership and mentoring skills.