Dev Patel

Dev Patel, a 17-year-old aspiring leader, is dedicated to leveraging technology to make a positive impact on the world. With a keen interest in software engineering and AI, Dev aims to revolutionize industries like autonomous vehicles and smart space tech. Passionate about inspiring creativity and fostering innovation, he advocates for effective education and encourages a growth mindset among students. Dev has a strong academic background, studying Computer Science with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Waterloo, and Business Administration at Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University. He holds a high school diploma from Tommy Douglas Secondary School and completed his primary education at Fossil Hill Public School. Dev has been actively involved in various organizations, including serving as a STEM Webinar Presenter & Associate at the Canadian Open Learning Academy, an Innovator at The Knowledge Society (TKS), and in roles such as Head of Marketing at a Stealth Startup, Student Body President, and Code Sensei.