From Technological to Community Leader and NASA with with Emran Billah

๐๏ธ Welcome to "Coffee With Convery" โ, where we explore the inspiring journeys of trailblazers making a difference, not only in their careers, but in the lives of others too.
Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a true innovator and community leader, Emran Billah ๐.
๐ Hailing from Bangladesh and now in Nova Scotia, Canada, Emran's journey is driven by his love for mathematics โ, a cornerstone of his engineering and computer science pursuits ๐ป.
๐ Emran's academic achievements speak for themselves. Graduating in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science ๐, he continued to earn a Bachelor of Engineering in 2019 ๐.
๐ฉ Emran wears multiple hats, each more impressive than the last. He's a Director of Software Engineering at Spiri Robotics ๐ค and the Lead Electrical Engineer at Drinkable Water Solutions ๐ง, on a mission to revolutionize water impurity detection and portable technology.
๐ก But Emran's innovation doesn't stop there. He's the visionary founder of Bluethumb Technologies ๐, a fintech startup catering to students and individuals with disabilities. Plus, he's the Local Lead for NASA Space Apps in Nova Scotia ๐.
๐ Emran's impact extends beyond his professional life. He's lent his expertise to startups like VarsityHire ๐ and SimplyCast ๐, turning them into thriving success stories. His work on Nova Scotia's emergency response system, EmergHub ๐จ, and CubeSat deployment with Dalhousie Space Systems ๐ฐ๏ธ showcase his far-reaching influence.
๐ What truly sets Emran apart is his commitment to nurturing the next generation of tech leaders. He passionately educates and mentors students ๐, hosts seminars ๐ฃ๏ธ, and leads hackathons ๐ก, empowering young minds to reach for the stars โญ. It's no surprise that he was recognized as a Top 30 Under 30 Innovator in 2022 ๐, a testament to his unwavering dedication to Canada's socio-economic growth.
๐คฉ I'm thrilled to bring you this fantastic conversation and journey with Emran Billah! ๐ฃ๏ธ๐