Written by Meruthula Jeevananthan On April 28, 2024, CTPA hosted an AI event at YSpace Markham, How is AI Shaping our Future?, where non-tech professionals and tech enthusiasts alike were able to dive deep into AI’s transformative power across industries like healthcare, finance, retail and more. A key highlight of this event was a panel discussion moderated by Vithushan …
Naren Balakrishnan – Established Professional
With over 18 years’ experience in information technology, including the last 14 years in professional services and consulting, Naren Balakrishnan helps companies access Government funding programs and to file maximized and substantiated tax credit claims. His clients represent a number of industries including Telecommunications, Software/IT, Electronics, Financial Services Institutions, Aerospace and Defence, Health-IT and Bio-Technology. He assists clients in a …
CTPA’s Alumni Outreach Event
On July 23rd, CTPA hosted a Breakfast Social Club at the Scarborough Civic Centre. This networking event included former CTPA alumni, current community partners and Tamil professionals who have been making an impact within the Tamil community. A key highlight of this event was a discussion activity moderated by Ravi Ravindran. Ravi is the CEO and host of the podcast …
CTPA Alumni Spotlight Prasanth Srichandramohan
Earlier this month we had the chance to catch up with CTPA’s previous chair, Prashanth Srichandramohan. He served from December 2012 to January 2015, a transformational time for the organization. As CTPA continues to grow with new members, speaking to Prashanth helped shed light on how much this volunteer experience has shaped his life. Prashanth’s experience with CTPA demonstrateS the …
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Today (March 31st) is marked as the International Transgender Day of Visibility. We unite with our Trans community as allies to celebrate this vibrant community and their journey to create an equitable, inclusive, and loving place in society. In part, we use today to renew our promise to continue to educate ourselves about the Trans community and continue to act …
#MyTamilHeritage: Sivaram Sivajeyanthan
In honour of Tamil Heritage Month in January, we had the privilege of speaking to a few individuals in the Tamil community on what Tamil identity means to them. Another area of focus this year was reflections through storytelling. We were able to dive deeper into some of the lives of these individuals through conversations and learn more about their life growing; which included memories of their culture, struggles, traditions, and achievements Here is the story of Sivaram Sivajeyanathan.
#MyTamilHeritage: Bernard Sinniah
We had the privilege of speaking to a few individuals in the Tamil community on their journey and what Tamil identity means to them in honour of Tamil Heritage Month in January 2021. Here’s Bernard Sinniah’s story.
Resilience in the time of corona
During this time when everything in the world seems uncertain, we are being faced with a huge challenge. It is the challenge of innovating a brave new dawn while taking a hard stop to pause in stillness. As emotions like fear and anxiety ensue after such an upheaval and major change in our way of being, there is no doubt …
How to professionally cope with COVID-19
COVID-19. What started as a terrible news story from China quickly morphed into a horrifying reality across the globe. Many of us have started to work from home, while many more of us are still on the job in fields such as healthcare and supply chain logistics. Not to mention, a growing number of us have been laid off due …
Celebrating our rich Tamil heritage
CTPA wishes you all a happy Tamil Heritage Month. On Jan. 24, we held our third annual Tamil Heritage Month mixer at the Chinese Cultural Centre. This year, we had a special focus on the arts and culture with guest speaker presentations on poetry and bharatanatyam, classical performances and art showcased by local Tamil artists. Thank you to our guest …
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