Equals6, the professional social network for students, today announced the winners of the company’s Tech Idol software development contest.
With participation from industry partners, Tech Idol provided students with the opportunity to tackle real-world software challenges, with cash prizes provided by sponsoring companies. Each sponsor chose a winner based on the best solution to that company’s challenge.
"Our student members responded to Tech Idol with enthusiasm, providing creative and high-quality software solutions," said Andy Osburn, CEO of Equals6. "We appreciate the support of our industry partners in helping us connect students with great companies.”
“J.D. Irving, Limited was a proud sponsor of the Tech Idol Program and congratulates all participants in this innovative technology event!” said Mary Beth Tingley, director of human resources for J.D. Irving Limited.
The winners are as follows:
Sponsoring Company: J.D. Irving – WWW.JDIRVING.COM
Winners: Mehrdad Pazooki, New Brunswick Community College; Jeremy Miller, Memorial University
Sponsoring Company: CGI – WWW.CGI.COM
Winner: Hari Gudigundla, Dalhousie University
Sponsoring Company: NTT Data – WWW.NTTDATA.COM
Winner: Evan Lowry, Saint Mary’s University
Sponsoring Company: T4G – WWW.T4G.COM
Winner: Kassym Dorsel, University of Waterloo
Sponsoring Company: Equals6 – WWW.EQUALS6.COM
Winner: Andrew Redden, Nova Scotia Community College
Sponsoring Company: Lixar IT – WWW.LIXAR.COM
Winner: Evan Lowry, Saint Mary’s University
Tech Idol is part of Equals6’ efforts to support top students and help them connect with employers and other students. The company also offers Top Talent scholarships, with more than $25,000 awarded through the program.
About Equals6
Equals6 is a social network that helps students achieve their career and academic goals by connecting with employers, scholarship opportunities and schools. Employers and schools partner with Equals6 to identify and recruit top-talent students.
For more information, please contact:
Andy Osburn
CEO, Equals6
INFO@EQUALS6.COM
1.877.647.3356
Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 19, 2012