Waterloo Engineering co-op students stand out once again, this time for their significant contributions at Shopify, the global e-commerce company, using their advanced technical skills to enhance the merchant experience.
Waterloo alumni from the faculties of Engineering and Math employed at Shopify work closely with the students and laud their efforts in advancing Shopify's systems and solutions, spotlighting the critical role co-op students play in helping employers succeed.
Steven Steven (BASc ’21, electrical and computer engineering), is a developer currently working with Sasha Barazandeh, a fourth-year Computer Engineering student to improve Shopify’s codebase.
“Our team typically runs multiple projects on six-week cycles, involving a few developers, a project manager, and other relevant stakeholders," said Steven. "Co-op students play an integral role in these projects, actively participating in all phases — from prototype to build and to release.”
The University of Waterloo boasts the largest co-op program at a research-intensive university worldwide, with over 70% of students gaining up to two years of hands-on work experience during their studies. The talent fostered through this program continues to have a significant economic impact both locally and globally.
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