BIT Space Development founder, Dan Blair

Aptly named BIT Space Development, founder Dan Blair just graduated from the BIT Program himself this past February. One of his first contracts was with RRC’s Teaching and Learning Technology Centre to continue development of its Trying On The Trades project (TOTT), an interactive panorama prototype intended to introduce Manitoba secondary students to the skilled trades. Over the next few months that proof of concept will now evolve into an open, server-based framework that will support WordPress deployment of the original gamified panoramas, a variety of related Web and mobile apps, and the porting of interactive 360-degree panoramas into Virtual Reality headsets such as Oculus Rift, Gear VR, and Google Cardboard. Read More →

Zoe, a term 6 BIT Network Management student, has been selected as Cisco Live Dream Team Canadian Representative for this year.

Please click on the link below to see Zoe’s video application

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvEbHrpoHS4

Please see below for her answers to the application questions …

Describe why you are motivated to participate in this development opportunity with Cisco. (max 400 words)

I would love to join the 2015 Dream Team because I feel it would be an excellent skill developing experience, awesome resume item, and assist in making new business connections.

Describe any experience or qualities which demonstrate your ability to work with IT equipment, collaborate in a team environment, and deliver outstanding customer support. (max 400 words)

While working at a crown corporation (Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries) I; assisted end users with day to day troubleshooting, managed the casinos network and services across Manitoba, assisted floor staff on slot machines and event staff in the building of the new Club Regent Event Centre.

During my contract at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights I worked on building the network infrastructure for the gorgeous new building. I worked in the server room from Cisco Nexus 7000 to the AP located around the sculpture (the building has unique insurance because it actually is defined as a sculpture instead of a building). At the museum I worked with the mobile app department; developers and museum visitors, training and trouble shooting. As well assisting all departments in every day IT questions and issues.

I started a business where I do Managed Services (Glass Frog Technical Services) for small to medium sized businesses and assisted another IT company (Octopi Managed Services Inc.). At both companies I use Cisco equipment and recommend Cisco gear to my clients. At Octopi they were going through a bad year (5 year old company/7 person team) and asked me to help – after joining them in November I took over; Operations Manager, Project Manager, Sales Engineer, Technical Support, etc and they had their most successful month ever this January. I have clients in many different professional fields and even locations; recently I managed a project of upgrading a client with offices in Canada and US, upgrade their office backbone to tunnel between the three locations.

Previous to Netacad I also worked four years as an IT Manager at Lazer Grant LLP.

Provide examples of any accomplishments or achievements you have in the area of IT and Networking outside the traditional classroom environment, including community outreach activities, consulting services, awards or recognition, etc. (max 400 words)

– Started a business, Glass Frog Technical Services

– Assisted a business that was in trouble, Octopi Managed Services Inc.

– Director at Manitoba Ferret Association (Social media, Website, Technical support, 2009 – present)

– Member of Skullspace Winnipeg Inc. (2013 – present)

– Speaking at DigiGirlz this coming April 15th, mentoring young woman pursuing IT careers

– Red River College Mentor Program, joining international students with local students

Describe any other accomplishments or unique attributes you would like to share (i.e. military experience, languages spoken, business ventures, etc.)

– Started a managed services business, Glass Frog Technical Services

– Assisted a business that was in trouble, Octopi Managed Services Inc., who now is up and running more successful than ever before

If you would like more information about this event…

http://www.ciscolive.com/us/?cid=000252048

Congratulations Zoe on this great achievement and we all hope you have fun in San Diego. And take lots of pictures!!!!!

There is still room for registration on our Girls Exploring I.T. Technology Camp on May 5, and Day in the Life of an I.T. Student on May 6.  Registration is full for our May 7 Day in the Life Technology Camp.

Find out more information on this page.

Registration is now open for our Technology Camps this May!  The Girls Exploring Information Technology Camp is on Tuesday, May 5; and The Day in the Life of a Business Information Technology Student Technology Camp is on Wednesday, May 6 or Thursday, May 7.

The Technology camps are free to attend.  See the Technology Camps page on this blog to register.

You can forward your academic email to your primary email address so that you don’t miss any important announcements or emails from your instructors. Instructions for forwarding can be found here.

If you are a student you may qualify for a discounted bus pass. Go to http://winnipegtransit.com/en/fares/post-secondary-student-pass/ for more information and the current price of a Post Secondary Student Pass.

You can purchase a student bus pass at The Mercantile on the first floor atrium of the Roblin Campus.
Make sure you bring your student card to The Mercantile when purchasing a bus pass!

You can find your exam schedule posted outside of room P414 or on http://connect.rrc.ca.
The exam schedule is usually available 3 weeks before exams.

Watch the video below for more information:

• You should speak to your instructor to discuss a plan to get you up to date. You can contact your instructor by email or phone. There is an instructor directory and a phone for student use in front of room P414.

• You can also make an appointment with an Educational Assistant (EA) in your class or check the EA schedule in front of room P414 to meet with an EA that can help. If you need help finding an EA that has the skills you need, talk to the administrative assistant in P414 and they can help you find the right EA.

• If you are still having trouble in a class, contact the Academic Success Centre in room P210 and get a tutor/tutoring, or you can find the Academic Success Centre online at http://rrc.ca/asc.

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If you need help with registration or there is a problem with your timetable, contact the Student Services Centre at:

P104 – 160 Princess Street (on the main floor of the Exchange District Campus)
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Phone: 204-632-2327 or 1-800-903-7707 (Monday to Friday 8:00am – 3:45pm)
Email: register@rrc.ca

For any other problems go to room P414 and talk to the Administrative Assistant.

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Watch the video below for a walk through on reading a paper schedule.