About
I'm Tylen Callander, and I'm a CS student who's currently interning as a Software/Application Developer, at CIBC in Toronto. I'm entering my third year studying computer science, at the University of Guelph.

Meanwhile, I'm also leading the Payload Software Team, at xOrbita, where I'm contributing to the development of a CubeSat that leverages quantum dot-enhanced optical sensors, and AI-driven image processing to detect and track sub-1 cm orbital debris in low Earth orbit.

So far during my time at Guelph, I've been affiliated with many organizations. To name a few...
  • Guelph Rocketry Team, as it's Avionics Team Lead, where I'm tasked with leading the development of CubeSat flight software, & hardware.
  • IBM Z Ambassador, where I promote IBM’s mainframe technology, and Z platform, as well as empower fellow students to explore enterprise-level computing.
  • The Society of Computing and Information Sciences, as it's Vice President Financial, where I manage the allocation of funding and grants for Guelph's SOCS affiliated clubs and organizations.
  • Guelph Cyber Security Society, as it's Vice President from 2024-2025, where I oversee, and organize general club operations and activities.
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
Sept 2025
Joining CIBC, as an Software/Application Developer Intern, supporting it's Capital Markets Technology Team, this Fall 2025.
July 2025
Joining the Guelph Rocketry Team, as it's Avionics Lead for this upcoming academic year.
April 2025
Joining the Payload Software team at xOrbita, where I'll be spearheading the software development of a CubeSat that leverages quantum-dot spectrometers, and AI image processing to track sub-1 cm orbital debris in low earth orbit.
April 2025
Elected as the University of Guelph's Society of Computing & Information Science (SOCIS)Vice-President Financial for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
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.
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.
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.
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Work Experience
CIBC
Toronto, ON
Software/Application Developer Intern
September 2025 - Present

TBA

Relevant Skills

( TBA )

xOrbita
REMOTE
Lead Payload Software Engineer
May 2025 - Present

Built a quantum dot (QD) CQD CMOS synthetic data generator in Python, that simulates sensor noise (read, dark, PRNU), motion blur, and distance/angle/material effects, outputting labeled blob/glint/noise frames + CSV metadata to boost glint detection ML robustness and cut false positives.

Relevant Skills

( Python, C++, CSV's, Computer Vision, AI/ML, Data Science, OpenCV, NumPy, Embedded Software )

Kontek Process Water Management
Burlington, ON
Junior Software Developer Intern
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, Pylnk, SQL, PostgreSQL )

KD Sign Systems Inc
Burlington, ON
Software Engineer Intern
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 )

Research
TBA
Education
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
Bachelor of Computing Honors Computer Science
September 2023 - Present

Relevant Coursework:
  • CIS*1050 | Web Design & Development
  • CIS*1300 | Programming
  • CIS*1910 | Discrete Structures in Computing I
  • CIS*2170 | User Interface Design
  • 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*3120 | Digital Systems
  • CIS*3190 | Software for Legacy Systems
  • CIS*3490 | Analysis & Design of Complex Algorithms
  • CIS*3750 | Syst Analysis & Design in App
  • 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) | Vice President Financial
  • Society of Computing & Information Sciences (SOCIS) | Tech Committee
  • Guelph Coding Community (GCC) | Treasurer
  • Guelph Cyber Security Society (GCSS) | Vice President
  • Guelph Rocketry Team (GRT) | Avionics Lead
  • 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
  • Burlington City Youth Council | Executive Member