Hi, I'm Marc.

I love to

I am a third-year computer engineering student at McGill University who is interested in full-stack web development, embedded electronics, low-level programming and journalism.

A bit more about me

I am determined. Before finding (and falling in love with) engineering at 22, I have studied physiology, mathematics and psychology. The day I received the acceptance letter from McGill was amongst the happiest I can remember. I have always been a tinkerer, an adept of DIY and a keen learner. This long journey allowed me to work in cool places like an historically-rich mental hospital, various CÉGEPs and a YMCA, teaching me the value of hard work and perserverance. No matter the job, my motto is to do things well or keep practicing until I can exceed expectations.

For the past year, I have been working as a Web editor at The McGill Daily, one of the oldest university publications in Canada – publishing continually since 1911 and attracting around 80,000 visitors monthly online.

I have also been tutoring professionally for six years, at first in French grammar, and then in various computer science and engineering topics ranging from software/web programming to computer organization and digital design.

I am always looking for new opportunities to learn and to grow, and one of my primary goals at the moment is acquiring professional experience related to my interests through freelance contracts and internships.

Get in touch!

I would love to hear about you, whether it is about new opportunities, suggestions, or clever limericks. You can reach me through social media at @_mcataford, by email or by filling the form below!