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James Rhule is the founder and Chief Idea Officer of Project: Human City. He studied Urban and Regional Planning at Ryerson University. Wanting to make a greater impact for the underrepresented public, he designed an organization to meet the needs of all people living together, rather than following traditional means. James has worked for the City of Toronto for ten years. His professional interests include particle physics, algorithms and human interactions. When not designing impact initiatives for Project: Human City, James enjoys reading, writing, cooking and spending time with his three young nephews.
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Digital Product Cybersecurity Audit
Project: Human City is seeking to enhance the cybersecurity of its digital products by conducting a comprehensive audit. The goal is to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure robust protection against cyber threats. This project will provide learners with the opportunity to apply their knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices in a real-world context. The audit will focus on evaluating existing security measures, identifying potential risks, and recommending improvements. Learners will work collaboratively to analyze system architecture, review security protocols, and test for vulnerabilities. This project is designed to be completed within 80 hours, allowing students to gain practical experience while contributing to the security of Project: Human City's digital offerings.

Engineering Review of "The Arch Cradle I" 3D Printer
Project: Human City is seeking an engineering review of its experimental 3D printer, "The Arch Cradle I." The goal of this project is to assess the design, functionality, and performance of the printer to ensure it meets industry standards and user expectations. The printer is intended to revolutionize urban manufacturing by enabling rapid prototyping and production of complex structures. The review will focus on evaluating the printer's mechanical components, software integration, and overall usability. The team will identify potential areas for improvement and provide recommendations to enhance the printer's efficiency and reliability. This project offers learners the opportunity to apply their engineering knowledge in a practical setting, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications. - Assess the design and functionality of "The Arch Cradle I." - Evaluate the printer's mechanical components and software integration. - Identify potential areas for improvement. - Provide recommendations for enhancing efficiency and reliability.

Crowdsourced Financial Modeling for Community Projects
Project: Human City is seeking to develop a robust financial model that facilitates crowdsourced project financing and evaluates community assets for on-demand work. The goal is to create a system that empowers communities to fund and manage local projects through collective financial contributions. This project will explore innovative methods for assessing the value of community assets and determining the feasibility of crowdsourced initiatives. By leveraging classroom knowledge in finance, economics, and data analysis, learners will address the challenge of creating a sustainable and transparent financial model. The project will focus on developing a framework that can be easily understood and implemented by community members, ensuring accessibility and practicality. Key tasks include researching existing financial models, analyzing community asset valuation techniques, and designing a prototype model for crowdsourced financing.

CityLayer WebApp Development
Project: Human City is seeking a team of learners to develop the CityLayer WebApp, a B2B interface designed to streamline the management of two critical applications: Co-quest and Lotus Learning. Co-quest is a worker direction app that helps organizations efficiently allocate and manage their workforce, while Lotus Learning is a learning management platform aimed at enhancing employee training and development. The goal of this project is to create a cohesive and user-friendly web application that allows organizations to seamlessly manage both Co-quest and Lotus Learning from a single interface. This project will provide learners with the opportunity to apply their knowledge in web development, user interface design, and backend integration. Key objectives include: - Designing a user-friendly interface that integrates functionalities of both Co-quest and Lotus Learning. - Ensuring the web application design is secure, scalable, and easy to maintain.