Brayden Petersen

Brayden Petersen is a Systems Design Engineering student at the University of Waterloo.1 He describes himself as thriving at the intersection of design and technology, with interests in software engineering, UX/UI design, and transportation.1

Professional Experience

Currently, Brayden holds multiple positions:

1. Junior Consultant at NorthGuide (since May 2024), where he works on strategy consulting for innovation ecosystems, startups, and organizations.1

2. Host (& design) at Socratica (since May 2023), where he is involved in building a collective of makers, artists, founders, researchers, and designers in Waterloo.1

Past Experience

Brayden has previously worked as:

• Software Developer and Application Developer for Public and Business Service Delivery | Services au public et aux entreprises in Toronto, Ontario.1
• Designer/Videographer for his own business, creating brand identities and videos for organizations.1
• President of the Bill Hogarth S.S. Student Activity Council.1

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo (2022-2027).1
• Graduated from Bill Hogarth Secondary School (2018-2022) with an OSSD, French Immersion, and as Valedictorian with a 97 average.1

Skills and Interests

Brayden describes himself as a "swiss-army-knife of design, code, and community".2 He has a passion for building innovative solutions and is particularly interested in changing the way we think about mobility.1