Student Profile
Name: Jay Patel
Program of Study: Bachelor of Engineering – Information System Engineering (IENG)
Where Did You Do Your Co-Op Work Terms?
I worked at Kore Solutions, a subsidiary of HTS Engineering LTD.
Describe What You Did During Your Co-Op Experience.
I worked as an IT Analyst and managed multiple offices across Ontario and a few other branches in the US as well. I handled vendor negotiations with Dell, CDW and Bell, who provided services to us. I also streamlined the new hire process for the company to support the onboarding of multiple co-op students. In addition, I led a major mobility provider migration project for all of Kore and HTS in Canada. I managed standard configurations for all hardware issued in the company, published multiple knowledge base articles for different processes, and configured/deployed custom networking setups for the main partners and executives in the company.
What Were the Best (Or Most Important) Things You Learned During Your Co-Op Experience?
I learned how a company operates including vendors/ suppliers and end customers, and, how projects are executed from start to finish and also what it takes to make a project successful.
What Advice Would You Give to Other Students Who Are Getting Ready to Participate in Co-Op?
The best advice I would give to students preparing for the co-op term is hard work pays off and you need to stay persistent with your efforts.
