Hands-on learning
A big reason I chose BCIT was its focus on practical skills and lab-based learning. Building projects helps me understand concepts deeper than theory alone.
Gurman Pannu
BScACS Student at BCIT building a practical foundation in full-stack development, cybersecurity and systems programming.
My Toolbelt
I regularly work with C, C++, Java, Python, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Git, Docker, and Cloud Run while strengthening backend and systems fundamentals.
Experience
Software engineering and infrastructure experience across AI, product, and operations work.
Townline Growers
Software Engineer
May 2026 - Present
Building computer vision and edge AI workflows for automated agricultural weed detection and control.
Gigsup
Software Engineer
January 2026 - May 2026
Developed AI-powered journaling features and frontend product workflows using modern web technologies.
Galaxy Construction LTD
Systems Administrator
October 2023 - September 2024
Supported office systems, networking, and shared storage infrastructure for reliable day-to-day operations.
Project Highlights
Selected work across full-stack development, AI automation, and self-hosted infrastructure.
Full-stack
Personal Portfolio
Developed and deployed a containerized portfolio website using Node.js, Express, and JavaScript, with CI/CD workflows and a structure designed for long-term expansion.
- Node.js
- Express
- JavaScript
- CI/CD
- Docker
AI automation
N.O.V.A.
Built an AI-powered infrastructure assistant with n8n, Google Gemini, and Docker to automate operational workflows and interact with self-hosted systems through controlled tool execution.
- n8n
- Google Gemini
- Docker
- Automation
Infrastructure
Home Lab Infrastructure
Designed and managed a home lab environment using Proxmox VE, Docker, Linux, and virtualized services, including monitoring, internal DNS, secure remote access, and service routing.
- Proxmox VE
- Linux
- Docker
- Tailscale
- Networking
Education
CST diploma with a Data Communications option, with BScACS studies continuing next.
BCIT
Bachelor of Applied Computer Science (BScACS)
Upper-level study focused on software engineering practices, systems depth, and applied computing. Emphasis on design tradeoffs, performance, reliability, and building maintainable production-quality software.
- Secure client/server systems and network application development on Linux and Windows.
- Cybersecurity-focused study in secure software design, network defense, and system protection.
- Upper-level computing depth aimed at security-focused software engineering roles.
BCIT
Computer Systems Technology (CST)
Two-year diploma built around hands-on software engineering fundamentals: data structures, databases, networking, operating systems, and full-stack delivery. Coursework emphasizes practical labs, team projects, and building end-to-end systems.
- Advanced networking, distributed systems, and systems-level programming.
- How data moves across networks and how servers communicate reliably at scale.
- Designing and implementing multi-server architectures with low-level sockets and structured protocols.