Tech Careers in Canada: Journeys, Pivots, and Cultural Insights
Breaking into Canada’s tech sector can be both exciting and overwhelming—especially if you’re new to the country or new to the industry.
Join Tech2Step and Neos Circle for an evening of candid conversations with leaders who have redefined their career paths across startups, journalism, and quality assurance.
Hear stories of resilience, gain cultural insights into Canadian workplaces, and discover strategies to help you navigate your own journey with confidence and clarity.
This event is generously sponsored by Convergence and BrowStack.
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Time: 5:15-7:30 pm (Door closes at 5:30 pm. No latecomers will be allowed.)
Location: Convergence, 777 Hornby St #1500, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1S4
Capacity: 50
Program:
5:15-5:30 pm
Registration and light refreshments (courtesty of BrowserStack)
5:30-5:45 pm
Welcome by Tech2Step, NEOS, Convergence and BrowserStack
5:45-6:45 pm
Panel
6:45-7:00 pm
Conclusion
7:00 -7:30 pm
Networking
TICKETS
Please send your payment by e-transfer to [email protected] with the note “Sept 16.”
Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note: refunds will be issued for requests received 72 hours before the event.
SPEAKERS
Matthew Housser
Convergence | Co-founder of Convergence
Matthew Housser is the Co-founder of Convergence and the CEO & Co-founder of Simuhealth. With a background in computer science and software engineering, he launched Convergence in 2014, growing it into a leading Vancouver agency that supported clients such as Vancouver Community College, Health Research BC, the Province of BC, and many more. Building on that success, Matthew co-founded Simuhealth, an enterprise health-tech platform now adopted by several BC health authorities. Today, he is focused on scaling Simuhealth across Canada and the US. His journey highlights resilience, reinvention, and the value of learning through challenges in Canada’s evolving tech landscape.
Neha Batta
BCLC | Director, Product Delivery Services
Neha Batta is a technology-driven, customer-focused leader with over 18 years of experience across retail, e-commerce, aerospace, education, and customer experience management. She specializes in quality assurance, change management, and digital transformation while actively mentoring women into leadership and supporting newcomers entering the Canadian workforce. Neha also volunteers with non-profits to promote reskilling and break barriers for women in technology. Her career reflects a commitment to inclusion, adaptability, and building future-ready teams in a global economy.
Vitaly Kan
Founder & CEO of ProfitPad | RevOps Strategist & HubSpot Platinum Partner
Vitaly Kan is the Founder and CEO of ProfitPad, where he helps Seed to Series B startups and high-growth service companies transform under-performing HubSpot instances into scalable, revenue-driving systems. A HubSpot Platinum Partner and RevOps strategist, he has worked with more than 100 companies to clean up pipelines, automate workflows, and build ROI-focused dashboards. By combining strategy, systems, and coaching, Vitaly empowers teams to regain clarity, triple client capacity, and scale with confidence.
Vlada Zakharova
Thinkific | Software Development Engineer in Test
Vlada Zakharova is a Software Developer in Test with six years of experience building and improving QA processes. She organizes QA Meetups in Vancouver, creating spaces for quality enthusiasts to connect and share knowledge. Having successfully secured tech roles in Vancouver three times, Vlada brings firsthand insight into navigating the local job market—from receiving offers and building strong networks to leaving lasting impressions in interviews. She now shares these experiences to support others in their career journeys.
MODERATOR
Khristine Carino
Tech2Step | President
EMCEE
AJ Ece Eskikurt
Tech2Step | Ambassador
HOSTS
Lucas Thy, NEOS
Vincy Zhou, Tech2Step
Karman Kaur, Tech2Step
Our Non-Refund Policy (with Future Credit)
We’re so glad you want to join our events! To keep things simple and fair for everyone, here’s how our policy works:
All sales are final. Once you register, we aren’t able to offer refunds.
Can’t make it? No problem. If something comes up, you won’t lose your spot entirely — you’ll receive a credit equal to your registration fee.
How credits work:
You can use your credit toward a future event of equal or lesser value.
Credits must be requested before the event starts.
They’re valid for [6 months] from the date of your original registration.
If we cancel an event: You’ll have the choice between a full refund or using your payment as credit for a future event.
We know life happens, and this way, your support keeps our community events going — while giving you another chance to join us down the road!
About Tech2Step Canada
Tech2step is an inclusive community space created for Women+ in tech to connect, grow, and thrive — all while having fun and feeling like they belong.
Our platform blends unconventional networking with expert-led learning and mentorship opportunities that support every step of your career journey. Whether you’re joining one of our signature Walk Events or attending a workshop, you’ll find yourself surrounded by positive energy, meaningful conversations, and a community that sees and supports you.
At Tech2step, we believe that belonging drives success, and we’re here to create spaces where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and empowered to move forward — together.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Canadian science excellence while supporting a growing community of immigrant women in tech.
About NEOS
NEOS is a growing community that empowers international students, migrants, and newcomers in Canada through curated in-person events and trusted local resources. We create safe, welcoming spaces for meaningful connections, practical insights, and peer-to-peer support — helping people thrive in their new chapter of life.
About Convergence
Convergence builds, designs, deploys and supports digital products and platforms of all shapes and sizes. We are based out of Vancouver, Canada.
Web applications, ecommerce, blockchain technologies, AI/ML, cloud infrastructure - you name it, we can probably build it. We're also experts at setting up and hosting all of the infrastructure, security and networking requirements that your project may have. We are truly a one-stop shop. Additionally, Convergence can assist with corporate structuring, industry partnering, intellectual property, business development and so much more.
Businesses come in different shapes and sizes, and so do our offerings; we are able to work with both early-stage startups and established organizations.
About BrowserStack
BrowserStack is the world’s leading software testing platform, powered by AI and trusted by over 50,000 teams, including Amazon, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, to deliver quality software at speed. With a community of over 9 million registered developers and testers, we power 3 million+ tests every day across 21 global data centers.
Our platform provides instant access to 30,000+ real devices and browsers, eliminating the need for in-house test infrastructure. BrowserStack supports the entire testing lifecycle with scalable solutions for functional, visual, performance, and accessibility testing, alongside powerful test management and debugging tools. With AI Agents built into key workflows, teams can debug faster, automate smarter, and release with confidence.
CODE OF CONDUCT
By participating in any of our events, you agree to abide by Tech2Step’s Code of Conduct.
QUESTIONS?
Please send an email to [email protected]