Category Archives: Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now? Featuring CFWI IC alumni

Through applied research activities, NC’s Research & Innovation division is preparing the workforce with the right know-how by providing an array of researcher expertise, supported by leading-edge facilities, technology and equipment. See how these 3 graduates and R&I alumni from the Canadian Food & Wine Institute Innovation Centre are applying their skills and knowledge in the real world: Beatrix Csemer is a 2015 graduate of Niagara … Continue reading Where Are They Now? Featuring CFWI IC alumni »

Where Are They Now?: Dalton Pearson

Dalton Pearson is a 2019 graduate of Niagara College’s Computer Programming program and served as both a research assistant and research associate with the Research & Innovation division, most recently with the Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre. Dalton is currently employed as a software systems engineer for Praemo in Kitchener. Tell us about where you work: I currently work for a company called Praemo … Continue reading Where Are They Now?: Dalton Pearson »

Mechanical engineering grad never stops learning

Mike Granton is a 2017 graduate of Niagara College’s Mechanical Engineering Technologist program. He did his co-op with the Research & Innovation division’s Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre as a research assistant and was then hired as research associate after graduating. He also graduated from NC’s Computer Engineering Technology/Technician program in 2003. Mike is employed with Grimsby-based Jantz Canada as a mechanical designer. Tell us … Continue reading Mechanical engineering grad never stops learning »

Where Are They Now?: Rachel Gerroir

Rachel Gerroir is a 2019 graduate of Niagara College’s Culinary Innovation & Food Technology program and spent two years with the Research & Innovation division, first as a Research Assistant, then Research Associate with the Canadian Food & Wine Institute (CFWI) Innovation Centre. Rachel is now employed as a Research Assistant with the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) at Brock University. Tell us … Continue reading Where Are They Now?: Rachel Gerroir »

Where Are They Now?: Alex Davis

Alex Davis is a 2017 graduate of Niagara College’s Computer Programmer Analyst program. With the Research & Innovation division, he served as Research Assistant from 2016 to 2017 and then Research Associate until July 2019. Alex is now employed as a Software Developer at Landlord Web Solutions in Thorold. Tell us about where you work: Landlord Web Solutions (LWS) offers online marketing and data services … Continue reading Where Are They Now?: Alex Davis »

Where are they now?: Jason Wright

Jason Wright is a 2018 graduate of Niagara College’s Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op) program and was a Technical Services Research Assistant at the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre for the Research & Innovation division for one year. Jason has been employed with Burloak Technologies in Oakville as a Process Designer since November 2018. Tell us about where you work: Burloak Technologies is a leading partner … Continue reading Where are they now?: Jason Wright »