Kaz Lefave

Kaz Lefave

Software Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Creator of Nemecene™ World (sci-fi franchise), Founder & President of Aguacene Publishing, Inc. and Nemecene Inc.

  • Education

    • Richard Robinson Fashion Design Academy

      2000 - 2003
      Fashion Designer Haute Couture Fashion

      graduated suma cum lauteMy speciality was extreme precision and complexity of couture garments with holistic design which carried over into Lefave Haute Couture.

    • Queen's University

      1982 - 1986
      B.Sc.Hon Electrical Engineering (Computer Option)

      Activities and Societies: Dance Club, sports Dean's Scholar and Senator Frank Carrel Honour Scholarship IEEE Vincent Bendix Award: A Speech Recognition SystemAPEO Compeition Finalist: A Speech Recognition System

  • Experience

    • Canadian Pacific Computers and Communications

      May 1986 - Jun 1990
      Software Engineer

      Expert Systems for CP Rail, and various User Interface Development in C, AION, EXSYS, and others.For more information, please contact me

    • RBC

      Jul 1990 - Jul 1995
      Software Engineer

      Software design, architecture, quality planning, project management on various project across varying technologies, including but not limited to C, OS/2, DOS, Unix, Code generators, Forms tools.For more information, please contact me.

    • IBM

      Oct 1996 - Jun 2000
      Human Factors & Software Engineer

      Worked for the Toronto and Santa Teresa Labs. User Interface Design, Human Factors, Software Development in Java, C++, cross site collaborations. Awarded a US Patent: Multi-Variable Graphical Interface and Method. For more information on my responsibilities at IBM, please contact me.

    • ELOA

      Jan 1998 - Sept 2001
      Songwriter

      Writing/recording/licensing music and lyrics of the alternative genre

    • Phantom Phashions

      Jun 2003 - Dec 2004
      Fashion artist / owner

      Exclusive luxury Haute Couture garments and fashion industry tutoring in Ottawa, Canada

    • Lefave Haute Couture

      Jan 2004 - Feb 2009
      Fashion Artist / owner

      Custom luxury exclusive Haute Couture formal wear for non-traditional weddings and galas. Retail operation in Yorkville, Toronto, Canada.I have an incredible eye for design and colour, and was ahead of my time in a very conservative market (Toronto). I approach a collection with an engineering precision, and have many designs and visions yet to be implemented.Please contact me for details. I would be pleased to assist in design work as a consultant and visionary.

    • TriMorphicRhythms

      Feb 2009 - Nov 2010
      IT research

      Various IT projects and research in the health field and internet business

    • Nemecene - science fiction series of novels

      Jan 2011 - now
      Author

      Available in your local bookstore.Nemecene is a series of 10 science fiction novels set in the future on Earth where our oceans have died. Twin siblings finally escape their father’s tyranny seeking answers about their mother's death only to fall into a web of treachery, lies, and deceit. They slowly discover they are the key to something much much bigger.Nemecene novels are eco-published by Aguacene Publishing, Inc. and distributed by National Book Network, Inc. in : USA, Canada, England, Australia, and New Zealand.Episode 1 - Nemecene: The Epoch of RedressEpisode 2 - Nemecene: The Gadlin ConspiracyEpisode 3 - Nemecene: Through Fire and Ice (March 6, 2018 release date)visit http://www.nemecene.comhttp://www.getnemecene.com (for a list of where to buy)http://www.leadthecreed.com (to join the Nemecene™ World)http:///www.kazlefave.com (to connect with the author and view/book events)Social media: anything with "nemecene"Investors welcome ... the trans-media science fiction franchise is growing and the movement is on its way #leadthecreed Show less

    • Aguacene Publishing, Inc.

      Jun 2011 - now
      Founder and President

      Aguacene Publishing, Inc. is the first in a series of for profit Gaia-conscious companies in the Aguacene™ group.The group's purpose is to create a Stewardship Of The Drop...One drop to rule them all... One drop to find them... One drop to bring them all... And in the water bind them.Aguacene™ (aka The Epoch of Water) is committed to reaching the steward within and funding charitable and non-charitable projects for the health of our oceans, watersheds, rivers, lakes, and anything directly or indirectly impacting our life source, water.The Aguacene Fund at Tides Canada is the entity through which the Aguacene™ group deposits profits generated through the sales of its products and services for distribution as grants to various water-centric charitable projects.Please visit http://www.aguacene.com for more information.If you want to be part of this exciting new water stewardship initiative. I would love to hear from you. Please contact me. Aguacene Publishing titles are distributed by National Book Network, Inc. in the following territories: USA, Canada, England, Australia, and New Zealand.Let's make a splash!Kaz. Show less

    • Woman Not Waiting

      May 2013 - Jan 2014
      Founder (ongoing, still committed to this via Aguacene™ group)

      About Community where women mentor, support, inspire women to take action of measurable impact to protect water, environment, life on our planet so all on earth thriveDescriptionMy goal is to connect the dots, empower, offer solutions, and inspire women to take charge of their environmental impact. Then I will broadcast all of our successes (small or large) to the world, so that together we can make a difference and celebrate the positive shift our choices are creating on our home, Earth, and on all life, including our own. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • B. Sc.