PEY Co-op Edge Conference 2024
Position yourself for future success
- Learn how your PEY Co-op work terms can help inform future goals
- Gain awareness of the multiple pathways available to you as a PEY Co-op student
- Obtain insights from panel speakers to apply to your own goals and job search strategy
For all students, the Edge Conference provides inspiration and perspectives that will help you transform your careers.
Program at a glance
Connect with your PEY Co-op network, hear from PEY Co-op students, and network with employers! Bring your questions, and expect honest answers. Did we mention the tasty catered lunch for employers, alumni, and students? It's a great way to socialize more informally.

Students
PEY Co-op students returning from their work terms will share their insights and learnings.

Employer Partners
Employer partners will share their perspectives - including what they look for when considering a co-op hire.

PEY Co-op Alumni
PEY Co-op alumni will share their career stories - including the impact of the program on their journey.
Photography
Photographs may be taken at the PEY Co-op Edge Conference, including images of identifiable panelists and/or attendees. The images may be edited and/or used in University of Toronto materials in any media without further notice to the people depicted, and they may also be provided to participating individuals and organizations for their use. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform the staff at the registration table when you arrive at the PEY Co-op Edge Conference.
Students
Panelist

Harshit Sohaney
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mozilla

Sarvnaz Ale Mohammad
Engineering Science
McKinsey & Company

Natacha Hughes
Aerospace Engineering
Nuclear Promise X

Allana Nakashook-Zettler
Chemical Engineering
Environment and Climate Change Canada

Sahibjot Uppal
Civil Engineering
Arup Canada

Omar El Malak
Computer Science Engineering
Geotab

Najma Sultani
Engineering Science
Ontario Power Generation

Catherine Xiong
Industrial Engineering
Scotiabank

Sidharth Satishkumar
Chemical Engineering
Vale Base Metals

Anmol Mahajan
Industrial Engineering
IBM

Elif Mercan Akyildirim
Mechanical Engineering
voestalpine Railway Systems
Poster Presenters

Xinyuan Guo
Computer Engineering
Quanta Technology

Hikaru Tanaka
Material Science
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Arvin Bal
Engineering Science
TC Energy

Liam MacHale
Civil Engineering
Ledcor

Eric Li
Mechanical Engineering
Nutrien

Michael Law
Engineering Science
University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies

Andrew Guaiana
Engineering Science
City of Mississauga

Xinyuan Guo
Computer Engineering
Quanta Technology

Jessie Jung
Mineral Engineering
Nutrien

Lucky Im
Computer Engineering
Microsoft

Zidan Li
Engineering
TC Energy

Adil Quettawala
Engineering Science
Xero Canada

Armita Khashayardoost
Engineering Science
Alphawave Semi

Emily Chang
Mechanical Engineering
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Cameron DeWith
Mechanical Engineering
Orbital Research Ltd

Rose Wang
Engineering
Stuttgart Germany

Tasfia Mehbuba Islam
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Bombardier Aerospace

Jason Zhang
Engineering Science
BlueRock Therapeutics

Michael Acquaviva
Engineering Science
Analog Devices Inc.

Nathaniel Sevilla
Mechanical Engineering
Toronto Transit Commission

Kirtan Patel
Chemical Engineering
University of Toronto

Victoria Young
Industrial Engineering
City of Vaughan

Echo Chen
Electrical Engineering
McGill University

Jonathan Woo
Engineering Science
Traverso Lab
Employers


Valeria Pittier
Human Resources Coordinator
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

Terry Chengal
Quality Assurance Manager
QMC Metering Solutions


Lindsay Kidd
Junior Talent People Lead
XERO


Lauren Huber
Recruitment Specialist and Campus Recruiter