About
I'm Tylen Callander, and I'm a software engineer who worked most recently at Kontek Process Water Management. I'm entering my third year studying computer science, at the University of Guelph.

I'm an alumni of Aldershot High School, where I belonged to the first graduating class of students in the Halton District School Board's newly established I-STEM program—a program designed to develop early innovation skills related to engineeri​ng design, entrepreneurial thinking skills, and global competencies.

This early and extensive exposure to STEM inspired me to continue in the field, as I'm currently pursuing a concurrent four-year degree in Computer Science at the University of Guelph. So far during my time at Guelph, I've been affiliated with many organizations. To name a few...
  • Guelph Coding Community where I'm serving as its Director of Finances from 2024-2025, tasked with overseeing GCC's managerial accounting affairs.
  • IBM Z Ambassador, where I promote IBM’s mainframe technology, and Z platform, as well as empower fellow students to explore enterprise-level computing.
  • Guelph Cyber Security Society as it's Vice President from 2024-2025, where I oversee, and organize general club operations and activities.
  • Engineering Ambition, as a Software Developer on the Development Team, where we developed custom software for University of Guelph student organizations.
Some of my interests include basketball, classical music, indie games, gothic architecture, philosophy, digital minimalism, dev tooling, project motorcycles, avionics, renaissance art and classic Thinkpads.

News
Mar 2025
Reached the highest tier, "Superstar", of the IBM Z Ambassador program, achieved through my promotion of IBM's mainframe, and Z technology to the students of UofG.
Jan 2025
Successfully organized a Guelph x GCSS event at the IBM Software Labs, where students engaged in workshops and talks about IBM's latest technologies and iniatives.
Sept 2024
Starting my second year of University
Aug 2024
Joining the Guelph Cyber Security Society as it's Vice President this school year
July 2024
Accepted to become IBM Z Mainframe & Enterprise Computing Student Ambassador at the University of Guelph for the 2024-2025 school year
June 2024
Recieved a return offer from Kontek Process Water Management, to work remotely for the upcoming 2 semesters while I pursue my studies.
May 2024
Started my second developer job as a software engineer at Kontek Process Water Management, where I will be working for 4 months.
April 2024
Joined the SOCIS team as a Technology Committee Member, and GCC as the Treasurer, where I will be serving both roles at the start of my second year.
April 2024
Completed my first year of University.
Jan 2024
Joined the Engineering Ambition team as a software developer at Guelph.
Oct 2023
Joined Guelph's Google Developer Student Club.
Sept 2023
Began my first year at the University of Guelph, studying Computer Science.
Aug 2023
Graduated from Aldershot High School, and the I-STEM program with a 97.1% cumulative average, and accepted my offer of admission to The University of Guelph's Honors Computer Science CO-OP program.
Jan 2023
Started my first developer job as a software engineer at KD Sign Systems INC.
Jan 2023
Joined the Burlington Youth Council as an Executive member, where I served for my remaining grade 12 year.
Nov 2022
Selected to represent the I-STEM program at a I-STEM information night, where I was tasked with public speaking on stage to parents and teachers.
Aug 2022
Proposed a draft for the I-STEM student council to the I-STEM head faculty, which after working closely with them was accepted, and I presided as the President.
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Work Experience
Kontek Process Water Management
Burlington, ON
Software Engineer
April 2024 - April 2025

Developed Python scripts for an automated ERP software designed to parse key data from Excel spreadsheets, PDFs, and server directories, then storing this data in JSON files. It also includes interaction with a PostgreSQL database and PLC's to ensure consistent data management across multiple devices.

While working remotely, I built a cross-platform ERP application with Electron, integrating the Python scripts I developed previously with a dynamic UI using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, enabling more efficient and customizable script automation.

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Relevant Skills

( Python, JSON, HTML, CSS, Node.js, Javascript, Electron, Openpyxl, Pandas, Xlrd, Pylnk, SQL, PostgreSQL, IPC, Filezilla, FTP Client/Server. )

KD Sign Systems Inc
Burlington, ON
Software Engineer
Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

I contributed to the development of software that calculates the most efficient box dimensions, taking into account the size and shape of each sign, ensuring optimal packing efficiency. Not only does it streamline packaging processes, but also significantly reduces material waste and shipping costs.

Relevant Skills

( Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, React.js, Git, Github )

Education
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
Bachelor of Computing Honors Computer Science CO-OP
September 2023 - Present

Relevant Coursework:
  • CIS*1050 | Web Design & Development
  • CIS*1300 | Programming
  • CIS*1910 | Discrete Structures in Computing I
  • CIS*2430 | Object Oriented Programming
  • CIS*2500 | Intermediate Programming
  • CIS*2520 | Data Structures & Algorithms
  • CIS*2750 | Software System Development & Integration
  • CIS*2910 | Discrete Structures in Computing II
  • CIS*3190 | Software for Legacy Systems
  • CIS*3490 | Analysis & Design of Complex Algorithms
  • MATH*1160 | Linear Algebra
  • MATH*1200 | Calculus I
  • CTS*2000 | Scripting for the Humanities
  • STAT*2040 | Statistics

Activities & Extra Curriculars:
  • Society of Computing & Information Sciences (SOCIS) | Tech Committee
  • Guelph Coding Community (GCC) | Treasurer
  • Guelph Cyber Security Society (GCSS) | Vice President
  • Engineering Ambition | Software Developer
  • IBM Z Student Ambassador | Superstar
Aldershot Highschool
Burlington, ON
Highschool Diploma | I-STEM certificate in Mathematics & Mechatronics
September 2019 - June 2023

Activities & Extra Curriculars:
  • I-STEM Student Council | President & Founder
  • Advocate & Public Speaker for the Ontario I-STEM Program
  • Aldershot FRC Robotics Team | Programming Team
  • Burlington City Youth Council | Executive Member