Congratulations
Tuesday, March 5 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 6 1:30 p.m.
BCIT is located on the unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
BCIT has been educating and inspiring students for over half a century on these traditional lands and for that, we are grateful. We acknowledge that the relationship with Indigenous peoples in Canada has been troubled and must be reconciled; we are deeply committed to working with our partners to advance reconciliation.
A message from our Board Chair and President
On behalf of the BCIT community, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to you on this momentous accomplishment.
This year marks BCIT’s 60 th year of delivering flexible, relevant, and future-proof education to our learners and we proudly celebrate this milestone with you during your Convocation. We recognize the rigorous education and training that BCIT provides and commend you on your perseverance and commitment to your studies. Take a moment to reflect on how far you have come.
We also want to express our deepest gratitude to the dedicated faculty and staff at BCIT who guided you throughout your journey of growth and learning. We also acknowledge your family and friends who encouraged and supported you—they share your triumph today.
As you step into the next phase of your life, the knowledge, skills, and values instilled by your BCIT education will carry you toward success in your field. We encourage you to keep in touch with us, upgrade your skills, return for an alumni event, join a program advisory committee, or share your skills by applying to become a faculty member at BCIT.
We look forward to seeing you continue to make an impact in your community and deliver on our vision of empowering people, shaping BC, and inspiring global progress. We wish you every success in your future endeavours—congratulations!
Dan Reader Chair, BCIT Board of Governors
Dr. Jeff Zabudsky President, BCIT
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A message from our Alumni Association President
Congratulations and welcome to the BCIT Alumni Association!
As BCIT’s newest alumni, you are now part of more than 205,000 BCIT alumni who are making a huge impact right here in BC and around the world. BCIT alumni are everywhere, in every sector, conquering today’s complex world, and inspiring all of us to imagine new solutions for the future. It’s what we do best and why we are highly respected and sought by employers across BC, Canada, and beyond.
Now it’s your time for you to shine and show the world what BCIT grads can do.
Today, on your Convocation day, I am pleased to welcome you, as a graduate, to the BCIT Alumni Association. We are committed to helping you succeed in your career and invite you stay connected with your Alumni Association to get access to the many alumni-exclusive benefits.
Remember also to stay in touch with your fellow alumni and instructors! These are the people who can be a key network of support to you throughout your career.
Congratulations, graduates! We’re looking forward to seeing what you accomplish next.
Emil Bosnjak, BCIT Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship ’88 President, BCIT Alumni Association
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5 Contents Tuesday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m. .................................................................... 6 School of Health Sciences Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. .................................................................. 10 School of Construction and the Environment School of Energy School of Transportation Wednesday, March 6 at 1:30 p.m. ........................................................... 18 School of Business + Media School of Computing and Academic Studies @bcit.ca @lifeatbcit @bcit @lifeatbcit_
Tuesday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m.
School of Health Sciences
PROGRAM
Master of Ceremonies
Alan Waterman , Retired Faculty, Broadcast and Online Journalism
Academic Procession
Platform Party Procession
Candidates’ Procession
Welcome Song
M’Girl Music , Aboriginal Women’s Ensemble
O Canada
Elizabeth Irving
Greetings from the Board and President Installation
Dan Reader, Chair, BCIT Board of Governors
Opening
Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, President, BCIT
Keynote Speaker
Rowena Rizzotti , Vice President, Healthcare & Innovation, Lark Group
Presentation of Credentials
Greetings from the Alumni Association
Emil Bosnjak , President, BCIT Alumni Association
Valedictory Address
Carla Lucero , Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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School of Health Sciences
Lisa Chu , Dean
Shelley Fraser, Associate Dean, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Treena Cardiff, Associate Dean, Diagnostic and Advanced Practice
Jennifer Elliott , Associate Dean, Laboratory and Allied Health Programs
Kathy Kennedy, Associate Dean, Specialty Nursing
Program Heads
Diagnostics
Ray Lee
Bachelor of Health Science, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Anthony Chan
Biomedical Engineering
Lisa Gowans
Cardiology, Cardiovascular Technology and Cardiac Science
Tami Riley
Cardiovascular Perfusion
Farzad Kassam
Clinical Genetics Technology
Laboratory and Allied Health
Dale Chen
Bachelor of Technology, Environmental Health
Erin Friesen
Food Technology
Nursing
Adisa Dzebic, Anna Jelic, Connie Clarke, Jill Kerrigan, Jim Hunter, and Robyn Woo
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Janet Morrison
Bachelor of Science, Specialty Nursing
Ludmila Krapchan
Critical Care and Critical Care/Emergency
Soraida Ramazzini
Emergency Nursing, Emergency Nursing Specialty, and Emergency Critical Care
Jean Dehaan
High Acuity Specialty
Carly Eliades
Neonatal Nursing and Neonatal Nursing Specialty
Heather Bourke and Ken Marken
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Shan Satoglu
Health Leadership
Denise Poelzer
Medical Radiography
Kristy Owen and Thomas Wong
Nuclear Medicine
Bobby Sidhu
Occupational Health and Safety
Tony Chacon
Nephrology Nursing and Nephrology
Tara Hodgson
Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Nursing, and Pediatric Emergency
Farah Jetha
Perinatal Nursing
Cindy Chiang
Perioperative Nursing
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Program
Diagnostics
Bachelor of Health Science
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Advanced Diploma
• Clinical Genetics Technology
• Sonography
Diploma
• Biomedical Engineering
• Cardiology Technology
• Cardiovascular Technology
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Medical Radiography
• Nuclear Medicine
Part-time Studies Certificates
• Cardiovascular Perfusion
• Cardiac Science
• Health Leadership
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Laboratory and Allied Health
Bachelor of Technology
• Environmental Health
Diploma
• Food Technology
Part-time Studies Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety
Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Nursing
• Specialty Nursing
• Critical Care
• Emergency Nursing
• Neonatal Nursing
• Nephrology Nursing
• Pediatric Critical Care
• Pediatric Nursing
• Perinatal Nursing
• Perioperative Nursing
Part-time Studies Diplomas and Certificates
• Specialty Nursing
• Critical Care
• Emergency
• High Acuity
• Occupational Health Specialty
• Neonatal
• Nephrology
• Pediatric Emergency Pediatric Critical
• Perinatal
• Perioperative
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KEYNOTE
Rowena Rizzotti
Vice President, Healthcare & Innovation, Lark Group
Rowena Rizzotti is a highly successful healthcare leader with more than 35 years’ experience in executive-level leadership roles across multi-site, complex health and business environments.
Rowena holds two master’s degrees in management and business administration (MBA) and has an undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Biochemistry from UBC. She is clinically trained as both a nurse and a paramedic.
Rowena served as Vice President of Operations for BC’s largest private seniors care operator and also served as a Chief Operating Officer for BC’s Northern Health Authority among many other healthcare leadership roles in the health care sector. Rowena earned acclaim for her senior leadership of Fraser Heath’s Clinical Programs and Operations including Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH) and for overseeing a $500 million critical care tower in Surrey, BC.
Rowena is the co-founder of Innovation Boulevard and the Health & Technology DISTRICT in Surrey, as well as the newly developing Health and Technology District in Saint John. She is responsible for developing a research and innovation strategy for Fraser Health in 2012. Rowena is the recipient of the 2015 Innovator of the Year Award in BC for her developing the Innovation Centre for Healthy Aging.
Rowena is also the original founder of Canada’s first Legion Veterans Village in BC. She holds a number of senior consulting and strategic advisory roles with private sector organizations. She is also a Mentor for SFU Beedie School of Business and is the recipient of the Business Woman of the Year in 2018. Rowena is a Board Member for the Surrey Board of Trade and Chair of the Women in Business Team. In 2020, Rowena became a Board Director for LifeLabs and was recognized by Business in Vancouver as one of Top 500 Business Leaders in 2022.
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Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m.
School of Construction and the Environment
School of Energy
School of Transportation
PROGRAM
Master of Ceremonies
Alan Waterman , Retired Faculty, Broadcast and Online Journalism
Academic Procession
Platform Party Procession
Candidates’ Procession
Welcome Song
M’Girl Music , Aboriginal Women’s Ensemble
O Canada
Elizabeth Irving
Opening
Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, President, BCIT
Greetings from the Board
Claire Wang , BCIT Board of Governors
Keynote Speaker
Ryan Tones , SVP, and Western Canada District Manager, Peter Kiewit Sons ULC
Presentation of Credentials
Greetings from the Alumni Association
Sean Poole , Vice President, BCIT Alumni Association
Valedictory Address
Pedram Kheirkhah , Master of Engineering, Building Science
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School of Construction and the Environment
Guido Wimmers , Dean
Michael Currie, Associate Dean, Building Design and Construction – Technology
David Dunn , Associate Dean, Building Design and Construction – Trades
Steven Kuan , Associate Dean, Engineering and Geospatial Technology
James Cai , Associate Dean, Industrial Construction
Caroline Depatie, Associate Dean, Natural Resources and Engineering
Fitsum Tariku , Director, Building Science
Program Heads
Maite Bravo
Architectural and Building Technology, Diploma and Certificate
Jody Patterson
Architectural Sciences
Andrea Linsky
Building Controls and Energy Management
Fitsum Tariku
Building Science
Sudip Talukdar
Civil Engineering
James Iversen
Construction Estimating
Deb Parliament
Construction Management
Eric Anderson and Anayansi Cohen-Fernandez
Ecological Restoration
Olga Petrov
Environmental Engineering Technology
Department Heads
Anna Trajkovic
Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician
Mike McKoryk
Boilermaker, Ironworker, and Metal Fabricator
Don Naidesh
Carpentry and Carpentry Framing and Forming
Ted Simmons
Electrical, Electricity, and Industrial Electronics and Security Systems Technician
Laurie Stott
Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation
Steve Finn
Forest and Natural Areas Management
Mike Hill
Geographic Information Systems
Grant Shelest and Darryl Dube
Geomatics and Geomatics Engineering Technology
Tiia Manson
Bachelor of Interior Design
Manon Pace
Interior Design - Diploma
Taurra Boucher
Interior Design, Part-time studies
Shawna Waberi
Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering
Timothy Carson
Gasfitting, Heat and Frost Insulator, Plumbing, Piping and Steamfitting
David Dunn
Joinery (Cabinetmaker)
Roger Hagan
Sheet Metal
Mark Flynn
Welding
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Program
Master of Applied Science
• Building Engineering/Building Science
Master of Engineering
• Building Science
Master of Science
• Ecological Restoration
Graduate Certificate
• Building Energy Modelling
Bachelor of Architectural Science
• Architectural Science
Bachelor of Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering
Bachelor of Interior Design
Bachelor of Science
• Ecological Restoration
• Geomatics
Bachelor of Technology
• Construction Management
• Environmental Engineering Technology
• Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma
• Geographic Information Systems
Diploma – Technology
• Architectural and Building Technology
• Civil Engineering
• Fish, Wildlife and Recreation
• Geomatics Engineering Technology
• Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology
Diploma – Trades
• Boilermaker Apprenticeship
• Carpentry Apprenticeship
• Electrical Apprenticeship
• Gasfitting Apprenticeship
• Heat and Frost Insulator Apprenticeship
• Ironworker Apprenticeship
• Joinery (Cabinetmaker) Apprenticeship
• Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship
• Plumbing Apprenticeship
• Sheet Metal Apprenticeship
• Steamfitting Apprenticeship
Certificate
• Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician
• Boilermaker Foundation
• Carpentry Framing and Forming Foundation
• Electricity and Industrial Electronics Foundation
• Electrical Foundation
• Ironworker Foundation
• Joinery (Cabinetmaker) Foundation
• Metal Fabricator Foundation
• Piping Foundation
• Security Systems Technician
• Welder Foundation
Part-time Studies Diploma, Advanced Certificate, and Certificate
• Architectural and Building Technology
• Building Controls and Energy Management
• Civil Technology
• Construction Estimating
• Construction Supervision
• Interior Design
• Geographic Information Systems
• Sustainable Energy Management
• Building Energy Modelling and Performance Analysis
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School of Energy
Andrea Frisque, Dean
Paul Morrison , Associate Dean, Chemical, Digital Communications, and Machinist
Matthew Pedley, Associate Dean, Electrical Engineering, and Technology
Sanja Boskovic , Associate Dean, Industrial, and Mechanical Trades
Stephen McMillan , Associate Dean, Mechanical Engineering
Program Heads
Lynn Erickson
Chemical and Environmental Technology
David Romalo
Electrical Engineering
Muhammad Jamil Ahmed
Electronics
Maurice LeNoble
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Remya Sreenath
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Automation and Instrumentation
Kathy Manson
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical Power and Industrial Control
Eduardo Casas
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Telecommunications and Networks
Department Heads
Patrick Duffey
Computer Information Systems Administration
Stefano Pettenon
CNC Machinist Technician, and Machinist Apprenticeship
David Hogg
Digital Communications and Wireless Technologies
Robin Gibson
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician, and Refrigeration Apprenticeship and Foundation
Martin Strange
Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical
Mohammad Alemi
Bachelor of Technology, Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering – Manufacturing
Neil Munro
Mechanical Engineering, First year
Cyrus Raoufi
Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design
Rageey Youssef
Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Systems
Isaiah Regacho
Mechatronics and Robotics
Roger Bortignon
Technology Teacher Education
Imelda Aguilar
Industrial Instrumentation and Controls Technician
Bryan Messer
Millwright Apprenticeship and Foundation
Mike Safoniuk
Power and Process Engineering, and Power Engineering
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Program
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology
• Electronics
Diploma
• Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
• Automation and Instrumentation
• Computer Control Option
• Electrical Power and Industrial Control
• Telecommunications and Networks
Part-time Studies Diploma and Certificate
Industrial Mechanical Trades
Diploma
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician
• Millwright Apprenticeship
• Power and Process Engineering
• Refrigeration Apprenticeship
Certificate
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician
• Millwright Foundation
• Power Engineering
• Machinist Foundation
• Refrigeration Foundation
Part-time Studies Diploma and Certificate
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering
• Mechanical
Bachelor of Technology
• Manufacturing
Diploma
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Mechatronics and Robotics
• Technology Teacher Education
Part-time Studies Diploma and Certificate
Chemical, Digital Communications, and Machinist
Diploma
• Chemical and Environmental Technology
• Computer Information Systems Administration
• CNC Machinist Technician
• Industrial Instrumentation and Controls Technician
• Machinist Apprenticeship
• Telecommunications Technician
• Wireless Communications Technician
Certificate
• Electronics Technician Common Core
Part-time Studies Diploma and Certificate
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School of Transportation
Steve Perry, Dean
Cheryl Cahill , Interim Associate Dean, Aerospace
Mubasher Faruki , Associate Dean, Automotive
Bruce Thompson , Associate Dean, Heavy Mechanical Trades
Dhaval Shah , Associate Dean, Marine
Program Head
Terry Yau
Technology Management
Department Heads
Andrew Logan
Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician
Christopher Shannon
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, and Aviation Maintenance Technician
Matthew Mercer
Airline and Flight Operations, Commercial Pilot and Airport Operations
Nathan James
Auto Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing
Mark Deroche and Eugene Eng
Automotive Service Technician, Ford ASSET, Automotive Technical Studies, Automotive Technician Apprenticeship and Foundation
Sam Susanthan
Marine Engineering and Nautical Sciences
George Coman
Marine Mechanical Technician Apprenticeship
Lee Achtemichuk and Tony Upton
Motive Power, and Heavy Mechanical Trades
Amanda Koehler
Motorcycle and Power Sports
Vince Jones
Railway Conductor
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Program
Bachelor of Technology
• Technology Management
Aerospace
Diploma
• Airline and Flight Operations Commercial Pilot
• Fixed Wing Option
• Rotary Wing Option
• Airport Operations
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category M
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category E
• Aviation Maintenance Technician – Avionics
Certificate
• Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician
Motive Power
Diploma
• Automotive Collision Repair Technician Foundation
• Automotive Service Technician
• Automotive Service Technician
• Ford ASSET Option
• Automotive Technical Studies
• Automotive Technician Apprenticeship
• Commercial Transport Apprenticeship
• Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprenticeship
• Heavy Duty Truck Technology
• Marine Mechanical Technician Apprenticeship
• Motorcycle and Power Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship
Trades Certificates
• Automotive Body Repair/Refinishing Technician Foundation
• Automotive Refinishing Technician Foundation
• Automotive Technician Foundation
• Automotive Technician Toyota Foundation
• Commercial Transport Mechanic Foundation
• Diesel Engine Mechanic Foundation
• Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation
• Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician Foundation
• Power Equipment Mechanic Foundation
BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificates
• Railway Conductor
Part-time Studies Certificates
Marine
Diploma
• Nautical Sciences
• Marine Engineering
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KEYNOTE
Ryan Tones
SVP, and Western Canada District Manager, Peter Kiewit Sons ULC
Ryan Tones is the Senior Vice President and District Manager of Kiewit’s Western Canada District. In this role, he is responsible for providing executive management and oversight for all of Western Canada District’s operations, including market development, estimating, bidding, and building infrastructure and heavy civil projects.
Ryan is a proud BCIT alumnus, having graduated in 1996 with a Diploma of Civil Technology. Following completion of a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree, Civil Engineering at UBC, Ryan joined Kiewit, one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. He has overseen multiple large complex projects, including the $700 million G3 Terminal Vancouver, the $2.7 billion Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement, the $600 million Sea-to-Sky Highway Improvement, the $1.2 billion Southwest Calgary Ring Road, and both the Lower Mainland portion and Spread 5B of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP).
Throughout his career with Kiewit, Ryan has also established and grown the local airport, foundations, and marine businesses to supplement various transportation markets.
Ryan previously served on the BCIT Board of Governors from 2016 to 2022 and the ICBA Board of Governors. In 2015, he was recognized as one of Business in Vancouver’s 40 Under 40. In 2023, Ryan was named recipient of the Keith and Betty Beedie Award for Leadership in Philanthropy.
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Wednesday, March 6 at 1:30 p.m.
School of Business + Media
School of Computing and Academic Studies
PROGRAM
Master of Ceremonies
Julia Foy, Faculty, Broadcast and Online Journalism
Academic Procession
Platform Party Procession
Candidates’ Procession
Welcome Song
M’Girl Music , Aboriginal Women’s Ensemble
O Canada
Elizabeth Irving
Opening
Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, President, BCIT
Greetings from the Board
Mike Bonshor, BCIT Board of Governors
Keynote Speaker
Gary Schoenhaar, Corporate Security Manager, FortisBC
Presentation of Award
Presentation of Credentials
Greetings from the Alumni Association
Reshmeena Lalani , Secretary and Treasurer, Alumni Association
Valedictory Address
Matthew Puyat , Computer Systems Technology
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School of Business + Media
Kenton Low, Dean
Robin Day, Associate Dean, Accounting, Finance, and Insurance
Daniel Getz , Associate Dean, Broadcast and Media Communications
Steve Yallouz , Associate Dean, Business Administration
Susannah Skerl , Associate Dean, Digital Arts, Media, and Design
Morgan Westcott , Associate Dean, Marketing Management
Phil Ramer, Associate Dean, Operations Management
Program Heads
Jennifer Kerr
Accounting, Bachelor of Accounting
Simon Bachrich
Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration
Amy Goldlist
Business Analytics, Graduate Certificate
Danielle Rockel
Professional Accounting, Advanced Diploma
Nitasha Naicker, and Tracey Oh
Accounting, First year
Hala Rawji
Accounting, Second year
Deacon Devlin
Accounting and Financial Management – Flexible Learning
Mary Ho
Business Administration, Diploma
Izelde Van Jaarsveld
Business Administration – Flexible Learning
Marlize Van Iaarsveld
Business Management, Advanced Diploma
Mary Ho
Business Management, Diploma and Certificate
Pierre Matthee
Business Management, Part-time Diploma
Shauna Begley
Business Information Technology Management and International Business Management – Global Supply
Linda Butterfield
Business Operations Management
Aimee Chung
Digital Arts, Media, and Design – Flexible Learning
Henry Leung
Digital Design and Development
Bob Kreut
3D Modeling, Art, and Animation
Chris Gresat
Finance and Financial Planning
Sonia Dhaliwal
Fire Executive Management
Shaun Sinclair
General Insurance and Risk Management
Leo Lei
Global Trade and Transportation Management
Masih Ferdosian
Graphic Communications Technology
Terri Carde and Paul Sawyer
Graphic Design
David Berrington
Human Resource Management, Diploma
Geoffrey Bird
Marketing Management, First year
Danielle Wilson
Marketing Management, Communications
Bryan Graziano
Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship
Daniel John
Marketing Management, Professional Real Estate
Bruce Anthony
Marketing Management, Professional Sales
David Tikkanen
Marketing Management, Tourism
Tracey Renzullo
Marketing Management, Flexible Learning
Edward Fajardo
New Media Design and Web Development
Juan Azmitia
Operations Management – Flexible Learning
Christine German
Online Journalism
Brian Wiebe
Radio Arts and Entertainment
Tessa Jordan
Sustainable Business Leadership
Michael Monks
Technical Arts
Sia Dezvareh
Television and Video Production
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Program
Graduate Certificate
• Business Administration – MBA Pathway
• Business Analytics
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Technology
• Accounting
Advanced Diploma
• Professional Accounting
Accounting, Finance, Insurance and Operations Management
Part-Time Studies Diploma and Certificate
• Accounting
• Finance
• Financial Management
• General Insurance and Risk Management
• International Business Management – Global Supply
• International Trade and Transportation
• Operations Management
• Quality and Process Management
Business Administration
Advanced Diploma, Diploma, Advanced Certificate, Certificate, and Industry Partnership Certificate
• Business Management
• Advanced Business Management
• Global Business Studies
• Fire Executive Management
• Business Information Technology Management
• Human Resource Management
• Advanced Human Resource Management
• Business Administration
• Human Resource Option
• Management Option
• Marketing Option
• Sustainable Business Leadership
Marketing Management
Diploma and Certificate
• Advanced Marketing Management
• Marketing Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Professional Real Estate
• Professional Sales
• Communications
• Tourism
• Sustainable Event Management
Digital Arts
Advanced Diploma
• Technical Arts Diploma and Certificate
• 3D Modeling, Art, and Animation
• Broadcast and Online Journalism
• Digital Design and Development
• Graphic Communications Technology Management
• New Media Design and Web Development
• Radio Arts and Entertainment
• Communication Design Essentials (Joint BCIT/Emily Carr)
• Media Techniques and Marketing Communications
• Media Techniques for Business
• Web Technologies
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School of Computing and Academic Studies
Dean Hildebrand , Dean
Patricia Sackville, Associate Dean, Academic Studies
Donna Turner, Associate Dean, Computing
Jennifer Talman , Associate Dean, Sciences
Program or Option Heads
Mirela Gutica and Maryam Tanha
Computer Systems, Bachelor of Technology and Computer Systems Network Security Apps Development, Bachelor of Technology
Thomas Lane
Computer Information Technology, Diploma
Rahul Kukreja
Computer Systems, Diploma
Chi En Huang
Computer Systems – AI and Machine Learning
Tejinder Randhawa
Computer Systems – Client Server
Frederic Guo
Computer Systems – Cloud Computing
D’Arcy Smith
Computer Systems – Data Communications and Internetworking
Patrick Guichon
Computer Systems – Database
Dennis Richards
Computer Systems – Digital Processing
Bruce Link
Computer Systems – Information Systems
Pat McGee
Computer Systems – Predictive Analytics
Albert Wei
Computer Systems – Programming Paradigms
Mirela Gutica
Computer Systems – Technical Programming
Kevin Cudihee
Computer Systems, Part-time Studies, Certificate and Diploma
Medhat Elmasry
Computer Systems – Web and Mobile
Ken Schulz
Forensic Investigation – Crime and Intelligence Analysis
Raymond Yu
Forensic Investigation – Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, and Computer Crime
Dom Toa
Forensic Investigation – Forensic Science
Jennifer Talman
Forensic Science Technology – Forensic Health Sciences
Lorraine Fentie
Office Administrator with Technology
Michael Whyte
Front-End Web Developer
Pat McGee
Software Systems Developer – Web Designer and Web Programmer
Orett Morgan
Applied Data Analytics Technology Support Professional
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Program
Graduate Certificate
• Forensic Investigation of Fraud and Financial Crime
Bachelor of Technology
• Computer Systems
• Computer Systems Games Development
• Computer Systems Network Security Apps Development
• Forensic Investigation
• Forensic Science
• Computer Crime Option
• Crime & Intelligence Analysis
• Digital/Cyber Security
Diploma
• Computer Information Technology
• Computer Systems
• Client Server
• AI and Machine Learning
• Cloud Computing
• Data Communications and Internetworking
• Database
• Digital Processing
• Information Systems
• Predictive Analytics
• Programming Paradigms
• Tech Entrepreneur
• Technical Programming
• Web and Mobile
BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate and Certificates
• High-Tech Professional Programs
• Network Administration and Security Professional
• Office Administrator with Technology
• Front-End Web Developer
• Software Systems Developer
• Technology Support Professional
• Technical Web Designer
Part-time Studies Diploma, Advanced Certificate, and Certificate
• Applied Data Analytics
• Computer Systems
• Forensic Investigation
• Forensic Science Technology
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KEYNOTE
Gary Schoenhaar
Corporate Security Manager, FortisBC
Gary is the Corporate Security Manager at FortisBC, British Columbia’s largest utility, entrusted with protecting critical infrastructure and personnel to enable safe and reliable energy delivery to over 1.3 million customers.
Gary is a graduate of the Forensic Investigation degree program at BCIT. He holds a BA in Criminology from Simon Fraser University and a Master of Science in Security and Risk Management from the University of Leicester.
Prior to his time at FortisBC, Gary specialized in security management consulting, close protection, and Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) at Canada’s largest investigation and risk mitigation firm. He is also accredited as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP).
Gary considers his passion for lifelong learning and tradecraft his superpower, and is committed to raising the bar professionally, both internally and across the security industry.
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Who are we?
We are the focused. The driven. Those who need to understand.
We are the ambitious. The entrepreneurial. Those who never stop innovating.
We are the initiators. The uncompromising. Those who know it can be done sustainably.
We are the relentless. The inspired. Those who have conquered the complexity.
THE BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. EDUCATION FOR A COMPLEX WORLD.
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