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As the year comes to a close, we at RAVL want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been part of our journey – our valued clients, trusted partners, dedicated RAVLrs, and supportive friends and families. 🙏 2024 has been a year to remember, built on collaboration, innovation and giving back to our communities. At RAVL, we are passionate about building better technology & technologists, and your trust and partnership inspire us to keep striving for excellence every day. 💜 From all of us at RAVL, we wish you a joyful holiday season and are looking forward to achieving greater things together in 2025!  #HappyHolidays #Gratitude #BuildBetter

RAVL was proud to sponsor the 2024 BMO Winter Wish Gala in support of United Way. It was an incredible evening dedicated to giving back and making a meaningful impact in our community. 🙏 A huge thank you to BMO for hosting such a memorable event and to all the sponsors who came together to make it a success. 🔨 The auction added an extra layer of excitement. The energy was great, and it was inspiring to see so many people come together for a shared cause. 💜 We’re grateful to support United Way and its mission to uplift our community. It's always an honour to give back and contribute to causes that make a real difference. #CommunityImpact #GivingBack #BMOWinterWishGala

On Thursday, November 21st, RAVL, Electric Mind, and Microsoft came together for the first time and presented FSI Battle of the Bands! 🎸 Featuring bands from TD, RBC, BMO, CIBC, and SunLife, we came together in support of Hackergal's mission to empower girls in technology. The results were nothing short of inspiring, together, we raised nearly $14,000 - THANK YOU to all of our supporters! The stage was electric with unforgettable performances by: 🎤 Bandwidth (RBC) 🎸 Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Communications (BMO) 🥁 Capital Gains (CIBC) 🎷 Georgetown Satellites (Sunlife) We ended the night with live band karaoke followed by several amazing singers. It was truly a night to remember! A huge thank you to everyone who made it out, donated, and joined in on the fun! You can still support Hackergal and its mission to inspire change in our community by donating here:  https://lnkd.in/gNz9v5CK Here’s to the power of community, music, and making an impact! 🎵 #Hackergal #BayStreetBattleOfTheBands #RAVL #ElectricMind #Microsoft #CharityFundraiser

Meet Matthew Staples, our newest talent in the RAVL Apprenticeship Program as an Associate Engineer! 🎉 Matthew is a recent graduate from BrainStation, completing programs in both Software Engineering and UI Design. He is deeply passionate about software engineering and loves contributing to projects that make a positive impact on society. His creativity, dedication, and growth-oriented mindset make him an exceptional addition to our team. We can't wait to see the amazing things Matthew will achieve here at RAVL. Welcome aboard! 🚀 #buildbetter #growth #technology #WelcometoRAVL #apprenticeshipprogram #engineering #softwareengineering #design #innovation

RAVL is excited to announce the launch of the 2024/2025 Hackergal x RAVL Build Better Scholarship! 🎉 In partnership with Hackergal, we will award a $5,000 scholarship to one talented Grade 12 student who has participated in Hackergal’s programs and is pursuing a future in STEM. Hackergal is a remarkable charity organization dedicated to empowering girls and gender-diverse students to explore and thrive in the world of tech. Together, we’re building opportunities for the next generation of innovators. #Hackergal #RAVL #BuildBetterScholarship #STEMCareers #DiversityInTech

Meet our newest Cloud Engineer, Abhinav Kavuru! 🌟 Abhinav brings over a decade of cloud engineering experience across several industries, such as Financial Services, Healthcare, and Education. His adaptability and expertise make him a great addition to our team. Previously a Platform Engineering Architect at Slalom Consulting, Abhinav is passionate about solving complex challenges and driving innovation. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from McMaster University and embodies RAVL’s collaborative and growth-oriented spirit. Welcome to the team, Abhinav! 🚀 #BuildBetter #growth #WelcomeToRAVL #SoftwareEngineering #RAVL

Meet our first-ever Principal, Business Development, Karen Boulanger! 🌟 With over 20 years of experience in financial services, Karen brings a powerful relationship-oriented mindset and a track record of delivering results. A strong collaborator and passionate about the community, Karen aligns perfectly with RAVL 's culture. Welcome, Karen, we're thrilled to have you onboard. 🚀 #WelcometoRAVL #BuildBetter #BusinessDevelopment

Meet our newest Principal Engineer, Matt Carolan! 🌟 Matt joins RAVL from the West Coast, bringing with him a wealth of expertise and a passion for mentorship and leadership. Driven in disciplines such as cloud, migration, AI, data, DevOps, and FinOps, Matt’s skillset aligns perfectly with RAVL’s growth and vision. Always ready for a challenge, Matt is constantly on a journey of self-improvement. He’s known for finding ways he can add value and taking the initiative to make a real impact. We’re thrilled to have Matt on board and can’t wait to see the positive contributions he’ll bring to RAVL! 🚀 #PrincipalEngineer #RAVL #BuildBetter #Leadership #WelcometoRAVL

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause together in a moment of silence. Today, RAVL joins in honouring the courageous men and women who have selflessly served and sacrificed for our freedoms. Remembrance Day is a time not only to look back in gratitude but also to recognize our ongoing responsibility to uphold the peace and freedoms they defended so valiantly. Let us each take a moment today to reflect, remember, and honour their legacy. Lest we forget. 🌺🕊️ #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

Happy Diwali from RAVL! 🪔 To all our incredible RAVLrs, clients, and partners, we wish you a joyful Diwali! May today bring warmth, prosperity, and happiness to you and your loved ones. Wishing you a bright and beautiful celebration! 🌟✨ #HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights #RAVL