From Technological to Community Leader and NASA with with Emran Billah

23/11/2023 30 min

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Episode Synopsis

πŸŽ™οΈ Welcome to "Coffee With Convery" β˜•, where we explore the inspiring journeys of trailblazers making a difference, not only in their careers, but in the lives of others too.
Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a true innovator and community leader, Emran Billah 🌟.
🌍 Hailing from Bangladesh and now in Nova Scotia, Canada, Emran's journey is driven by his love for mathematics βž•, a cornerstone of his engineering and computer science pursuits πŸ’».
πŸŽ“ Emran's academic achievements speak for themselves. Graduating in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science πŸŽ“, he continued to earn a Bachelor of Engineering in 2019 πŸŽ“.
🎩 Emran wears multiple hats, each more impressive than the last. He's a
Director of Software Engineering at Spiri Robotics πŸ€– and the Lead Electrical Engineer at Drinkable Water Solutions πŸ’§, on a mission to revolutionize water impurity detection and portable technology.
πŸ’‘ But Emran's innovation doesn't stop there. He's the visionary founder of Bluethumb Technologies 🌐, a fintech startup catering to students and individuals with disabilities. Plus, he's the Local Lead for NASA Space Apps in Nova Scotia πŸš€.
🌟 Emran's impact extends beyond his professional life. He's lent his expertise to startups like VarsityHire πŸš€ and SimplyCast πŸ“ˆ, turning them into thriving success stories. His work on Nova Scotia's emergency response system, EmergHub 🚨, and CubeSat deployment with Dalhousie Space Systems πŸ›°οΈ showcase his far-reaching influence.
πŸš€ What truly sets Emran apart is his commitment to nurturing the next generation of tech leaders. He passionately educates and mentors students πŸ“š, hosts seminars πŸ—£οΈ, and leads hackathons πŸ’‘, empowering young minds to reach for the stars ⭐. It's no surprise that he was recognized as a Top 30 Under 30 Innovator in 2022 πŸ†, a testament to his unwavering dedication to Canada's socio-economic growth.
🀩 I'm thrilled to bring you this fantastic conversation and journey with Emran Billah! πŸ—£οΈπŸŒŸ