Zack Dawood

Technology Leader, Part-Time Blogger, Technologist, Author, Speaker, Mentor, Toastmaster, Agile | Java | Bigdata | Blockchain | DataScience Expert

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I've been writing a book entitled Building Microservices with Micronaut" with Nirmal Singh! A quick-start guide to building high-performance reactive microservices for Java developers using the Micronaut framework.
https://t.co/6YPXCIsorC @PacktPub

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Incredible day at #AWSSummit Toronto! From keynote insights on Agentic AI & serverless to the @CGI team showcasing trust & scale at @VIARail_CA, it was a phenomenal event. Huge congrats to Nirbhay Shah for crushing the AWS Skill Builder Trivia leaderboard! 🏆 #AWSSummitToronto

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I just earned my Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification 🎉
Late nights, failed practice tests, and plenty of self-doubt—but 100% worth it.
If you’re on the same journey, keep going 💪
https://t.co/ZvWSf9IzZs

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AI isn’t a sign to stop learning—it’s a challenge to learn faster.
2025 pushed me harder than ever: cloud, AI, MongoDB, Copilot, Toastmasters, and a 365-day learning streak. Growth has no finish line. Keep evolving, keep building. 🚀
#AI #GrowthMindset #Learning

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Honored to receive the District 123 Toastmaster of the Year 2024–2025 award!

Congrats to all winners & nominees — your passion inspires our #Toastmasters community!

Grateful to the District 123 Leadership Team & all who supported me this year.

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Excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the 5th Annual Immigrants in Tech Summit 2025 — happening October 20, 2025 at the Royal Ontario Museum!

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://t.co/5raTHgdELr. Scale Without Borders CGI #CGI

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#MicrosoftAITour #IntelInside #SurfaceforBusiness

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Happy Holidays!

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments.
Happy Holidays! May this season bring peace and magic to your days.
Merry Christmas! May your holiday sparkle with love and goodwill.
Happy New Year!

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Wishing you all a weekend filled with warmth, joy, & gratitude. May your table be abundant with delicious food & your heart full of happiness. Let's take a moment to cherish the blessings of family, friends, & all that we're thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🥧

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Today at CGI, we took time to reflect on the heartbreaking legacy of residential schools, remembering the children and honoring the resilience of survivors. I had the opportunity to learn more about the rich culture, dance, theatre, and music of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

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To all friends and families celebrating Ramadan, may this Ramadan bring you immense joy, prosperity, and happiness. May Allah’s blessings be with you today and always. Eid Mubarak!

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🌈 Happy Holi!
May the vibrant colors of Holi brighten your life and bring joy to your heart. Wishing you a day filled with laughter, love, & a rainbow of hues. Celebrate the festival of colors with a spirit as free and joyful as the splashes of color in the air.

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Celebrating the power and tenacity of women across the globe. Wishing you all a joyous International Women’s Day!
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.”
― Ruth Bader Ginsburg
#InspireInclusion

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7 years with Google Maps Contribution 29Million Views

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Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas!

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Grateful to District 123 for honoring me with the 2022-2023 Club President of the Year award at the Recognition and Awards Gala Event! Kudos to CGI Dynamic Toastmasters for achieving the Presidential Distinguished Club status for two consecutive years!🏆 #Toastmasters #Leadership

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Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

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Feeling stuck? Go for a walk.

There is no mental block strong enough to outlast the power of a 30-minute walk.

It's a fact that some of your most creative moments come during periods of boredom.

• On a walk
• In the shower
• Driving in silence
• At dinner by yourself

You’re bored, your mind wanders, and your thoughts mingle.

Bam! Creative insight strikes.

Schedule more boredom into your weeks.

Simple challenge for all of you:

Go for a 30-minute tech-free walk every single day next week.

• No phone
• No music
• No podcasts
• No articles
• No audiobooks

Just you, your thoughts, your gratitude, and the fresh air.

It’s a simple reset that will unlock new creativity and shift your perspective.

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Honored to speak at the CGI International Women's Day event! Had a great fireside chat with Reem Gedeon. This year's theme is "Embrace Equity" - let's strive for a world that's diverse, inclusive, and free from gender-based stereotypes and societal norms. #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity

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Great to be featured on the #CGIActive Interview on prioritizing physical well-being through activities! @CGI_Global @CGI_Canada1

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We're halfway through our 8-week #CGIActive virtual challenge, with over 1,400 participants engaged across Canada. CGI #health experts interviewed our members to learn more about their favorite hobbies, and some best tips to stay active and motivated. Today, meet Zack Dawood!