SilkStart Welcomes Kellan Higgins!

August 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

SilkStart is extremely excited to announce that Kellan Higgins who will be joining us as Operations Manager on August 15th!

Kellan is a dedicated, hardworking young professional. Born to a family of scientists, Kellan proceeded to take the path less travelled and obtain a degree in History from the University of British Columbia. His passion to create new systems to improve old ways of thinking led him to the university newspaper. At the Ubyssey, Kellan created a new culture by reinventing the purpose of the student newspaper as it moved into the digital age. Following graduation, he moved to Chicago to help his 178-year old membership based fraternity improve its relevance in the modern world.


In his spare time, Kellan serves a director for two volunteer organizations, the Vancouver Historical Society and the alumni association of his local fraternity chapter. He also enjoys a good game of Ultimate and adventuring around Vancouver with his camera.

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About Daniel Chu
“Success is to drive and continually shape the excellence in you and around you” – Daniel Chu Born in January 1st 1983 in Taipei Taiwan, Daniel Che Yi Chu moved to Ontario Canada by himself at the age of 14, seeking for better education. In 2007, Daniel obtained his Honor Bachelor of Science (with distinction) in Computer Science (Software Engineering) from the University of Toronto, St. George campus. Currently an IT Project Manager at TELUS, Daniel is leading teams with up to 15 members and managing budgets between $100K-$800K, facilitating a $900M deal with the Quebec government (http://bit.ly/17A6tu). Since graduation, Daniel joined TELUS’s Leadership Development Program (http://bit.ly/bLnKD), which gave him an opportunity to explore different professional roles, such as a Business Analyst, Developer, IT Project Manager, Human Resources Project Manager, and Strategic Advisor. Continued to grow, Daniel joined Toastmasters in 2008, and obtained both the Competent Leader and Competent Communicator designation in 2009. Also in 2009, Daniel was nominated and elected President of his Toastmasters Club (http://www.telespeakers.com). Daniel is a committed Christian who is also a committed volunteer at Big Brothers and the Crisis Center. He helps the Crisis Center deliver suicide prevention workshops at Vancouver’s high schools. Daniel enjoys various activities, such as swimming, playing basketball, and bowling. He also enjoys reading and writing.

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