From Co-op to Career

Colin Silver has lived in Nova Scotia his whole life. The 23-year-old Engineer in Training completed two of his 鲍鱼tv Electrical Engineering Co-op work terms with Detect (formerly Pilot Wave).听听After graduation, he was hired full-time as a Junior Engineer in Flight Operations.

鈥淒etect was formed as a collaboration between Pilot Wave Technologies and Connect Atlantic Utility Services (CAUS) after Pilot Wave acquired CAUS in 2021,鈥� says Colin, 鈥淚nitially launched in 2022 as an R&D project to enhance data-driven powerline inspections, the initiative quickly expanded beyond its original scope, leading to the creation of Detect as a standalone entity focused on revolutionizing utilities' operating systems and enhancing the stability and security of the power grid.鈥�

Colin noted that the organization has always provided him with the freedom to explore through his ideas and projects. 鈥淭hey did an amazing job at giving me the power, responsibilities, work, and trust of a full-time employee during my co-ops,鈥� he says, 鈥淏ecoming a full-time employee felt like a true reward for my hard work during co-op. I now can work on projects that will span beyond 4 months. This further contributes to the atmosphere of innovation and freedom that makes Detect such an amazing workplace.鈥� 听

Detect has been fortunate to collaborate with the Emera ideaHUB, which has allowed them to strengthen their technical capabilities and market position. Colin described the partnership as invaluable to their growth and success. 鈥淲orking with the Emera ideaHUB has significantly benefited our organization by providing access to cutting-edge facilities, expert mentorship, and a collaborative environment that fosters innovation,鈥� says Colin, 鈥淭his partnership has accelerated our product development, connected us with talented students and graduates, and helped us bring projects to market more efficiently.鈥�

Students have made significant contributions to our organization, bringing technical expertise, fresh perspectives, and enthusiasm for learning. They've been actively involved in building useful applications and products that we continue to use in our operations and suite of software.

Colin discussed the impact 鲍鱼tv Co-op students have had on Detect."Their work has not only supported our day-to-day activities but has also led to innovations that have had a lasting impact on our organization."The tools and solutions they've developed have enhanced productivity and streamlined workflows, making them an integral part of our ongoing success. Their contributions have been invaluable, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with 鲍鱼tv University.鈥�

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