Sepand Dyanatkar
Co-Founder and CTO at OnDeck Fisheries AI- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST-1)
Avalanche CanadaDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
DELF B2 (French Language Certification)
Ministère de l'Éducation nationale et de la JeunesseJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Bronze Cross
Lifesaving Society Of British ColumbiaMar, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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OnDeck Fisheries AI
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder and CTO
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Jan 2022 - Present
Software for sustainable fisheries. Revolutionizing commercial fisheries monitoring with the help of deep learning & computer vision and the power of large scale distributed compute. Software for sustainable fisheries. Revolutionizing commercial fisheries monitoring with the help of deep learning & computer vision and the power of large scale distributed compute.
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Amazon
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Development Engineer
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
Given ownership of replacing an internal pipeline for onboarding new entities within Fuse's multi-million dollar global network of partnerships. Solution gives the ability to plugin new or improved automation to replace manual or slow existing steps in the pipeline. Able to speedup existing pipeline from 3-7 days to a few hours or even lower, and removing potential for human error. - Analyzed existing system and APIs to identify limitations and risk. Architecture design of developer-friendly, modular, and rapidly scalable serverless pipeline. - Built solution with AWS Lambda and CDK, making use of several design patterns for high modularity and testability, and added robust continuous integration and deployment. Documented and presented system to organization, and demonstrated effective usability by having other developers try building a new automation to plug into the pipeline. - Managed scope and risk of project, carefully tracking and projecting progress in order to deliver solution in just 2.5 months. Also took charge of feature intake for the internal tool developed last year that handled price changes and auditing for the entities provided to customers. Met with business team to discuss needs and feasible additions, personally implemented backend changes, broke down remaining tasks for rest of team to take on as well, adjusted continuous integration/deployment pipelines, and supported team during implementation of remaining tasks. Received a full-time return offer. Show less
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Polytechnique Montréal
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Intern
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Sep 2020 - Apr 2021
Developing swarm systems at the Making Innovative Space Technologies (MIST Lab, mistlab.ca). Working on novel hierarchical swarm algorithms and behaviours with applications in space exploration, nanotechnology, search and rescue, and more. Developing swarm systems at the Making Innovative Space Technologies (MIST Lab, mistlab.ca). Working on novel hierarchical swarm algorithms and behaviours with applications in space exploration, nanotechnology, search and rescue, and more.
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Amazon
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Development Engineer
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
Designed and developed an internal application for the Fuse org. - Produced a multi-component backend and customer-friendly frontend, both running in CI/CD systems. - Serverless architecture resulted in a rapidly iterating, cloud-based software development life-cycle. - Built the backend API with GraphQL, on AWS's AppSync service, as well as micro-services on Lambdas. These microservices were written in Java and TypeScript. The frontend was built with React, Redux, Apollo, and written in TypeScript. Received a full-time return offer, which was converted to internship upon request. Show less
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European Space Agency - ESA
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France
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Space Research and Technology
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Engineering Intern
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
Software engineering of the Electronic Fieldbook, a system for communication, data collection and situational awareness. This ground breaking system is comprised of resilient hardware-software cross-platform components that work together in even the most remote environments. Currently used in the planetary analogues and astronaut training expeditions in the PANGAEA/CAVES division, including the September 2019 CAVES expedition. Located at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany. Show less
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Mizu Interactive
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Canada
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Software Development
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Software Developer
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Sep 2017 - Jan 2019
Co-founder of group creating educational VR experiences in order to enhance classroom learning. Primarily worked on a virtual reality physiology education application for high school biology classes, called RatsVR. It removes the monetary, ethical and environment costs of dissections. The application not only replaces, but improves traditional classroom learning involving dissections. Using Unity and programming in C# to produce an application for Oculus Rift. PM and agile methodologies employed, along with regular discussion with the client to ensure alignment of features with needs. Show less
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The University of British Columbia
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Web Developer and Learning Tools Improvement
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Sep 2017 - Apr 2018
Improved an online portal for UBC's Human Resources department and continued innovating the blended learning system to remain progressive, innovative, and sustainable. Used knowledge of user experience and CMS customization to locate areas of improvement. Proposed and collaborated with HR and other UBC staff on making changes and additions. Worked on WordPress customization using HTML and CSS.Employed as a part-time student developer.
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Web Developer
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
In charge of rejuvenating and fixing issues in 12 Soil Science education websites for the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, using Wordpress as well as customizing HTML and CSS. Located areas needing improvement, and designed then communicated solutions through regular meetings with the faculty members in charge.Employed as a part-time student developer.
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UBC Launch Pad
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Canada
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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iOS Developer
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Sep 2017 - Apr 2018
Developed an iOS app in a group 6 that helps groups decide on where to eat quickly. Weekly meetings as a part of scrum cycle of Agile methodology. Team was a part of the UBC Launch Pad software development team, an engineering design team focussed on developing software projects ranging from mobile to machine learning. Developed an iOS app in a group 6 that helps groups decide on where to eat quickly. Weekly meetings as a part of scrum cycle of Agile methodology. Team was a part of the UBC Launch Pad software development team, an engineering design team focussed on developing software projects ranging from mobile to machine learning.
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UBC Emerging Media Lab
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Student Developer
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
Developed in C# using Unity and photogrammetry with Reality Capture on my first software project. Rapidly adapted to regular task completion and meetings following Scrum methodology. Involved through UBC AMS Game Development Association and the Emerging Media Lab. Developed in C# using Unity and photogrammetry with Reality Capture on my first software project. Rapidly adapted to regular task completion and meetings following Scrum methodology. Involved through UBC AMS Game Development Association and the Emerging Media Lab.
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Pedalheads Bike Camps Inc.
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Canada
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Instructor
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Mar 2015 - Jul 2016
Taught children aged 4 - 12 biking skills in week long day camps. Responsible for the safety and engagement of several students daily. Designed activities on and off bikes to challenge children and improve their skills while having fun. Used effective communication and a positive and professional attitude to achieve this, and to keep parents up to date on their children’s progress and address any concerns. Taught children aged 4 - 12 biking skills in week long day camps. Responsible for the safety and engagement of several students daily. Designed activities on and off bikes to challenge children and improve their skills while having fun. Used effective communication and a positive and professional attitude to achieve this, and to keep parents up to date on their children’s progress and address any concerns.
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Élections Canada | Elections Canada
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Information Officer
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
Employed as a bilingual Information Officer for the 2015 Federal elections on October 19th. Used clear and concise communication to direct and assist voters at my voting location to register, receive their ballot, and vote. In charge of recording new and existing voter information. Employed as a bilingual Information Officer for the 2015 Federal elections on October 19th. Used clear and concise communication to direct and assist voters at my voting location to register, receive their ballot, and vote. In charge of recording new and existing voter information.
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Education
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2022 - 2023
University of Cambridge
Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Computer Science -
2016 - 2022
The University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science and Physics
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