The ever advancing field of Computer Science creates a constant stream of opportunities for energetic Entrepreneurs. New and innovative ideas can be converted into a highly valued business, often with low cost of entry and small teams. But a good idea is the easiest part! Selecting the team, defining the scope, staying the course and actually selling your product will be a far greater challenge. Guest speaker, Neil Buckley will share his experiences, mistakes and insight’s gained over 20 years of experience in business.

Buckley graduated from SAIT with a diploma in Business Administration, Accounting Major in 1984 and a degree in Computer Science from the University of Calgary in 1989. He joined Merak Projects, a Calgary based software development company that same year. He went on to form Merak and Associates, a company specializing in custom software and engineering services. In 2000, he was involved in the creation of OpenSpirit, a joint venture company between Chevron, Shell and Schlumberger to develop a common computing framework for the Geo-Science community. In 2003 he co-founded Enersight, a company specializing in web based production modeling and economic evaluation software for the oil and gas industry.

Admission:  FREE, though donations accepted to support the Computer Science Alumni Endowment (currently over $12,000, paying a $600/year scholarship) and future events.

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6:00pm cash bar
6:30pm – Guest Speaker

A presentation of the Computer Science Chapter of the UofC Alumni Association and the Computer Science Undergrad Society.