I need a wikapedia page for myself. My name is Ian Rennie, I have been on the news for a few projects a handful of times. this is what I am looking for {{Short description|Canadian software entrepreneur and student (born 2007)}} {{Infobox person | name = Ian Rennie | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|5|21}} | birth_place = [[Sudbury, Ontario]], Canada | nationality = Canadian | education = [[Queen's University]] <br> (B.Computing (Hons), Software Design, exp. 2029) | occupation = Software entrepreneur, student | known_for = Co-founder and CEO of Broctic Inc.; Canada's first robotic hockey goalie | website = {{URL|ianrennie.com}} }} '''Ian Rennie''' (born May 21, 2007) is a Canadian software entrepreneur and computer science student. He is the co-founder and chief executive officer of [[Broctic Inc.]], a software company based in [[Ontario]], and is enrolled in the Bachelor of Computing (Honours) program with a specialization in Software Design at [[Queen's University]] in [[Kingston, Ontario]]. Rennie is best known for his role as President and Build Lead of [[FIRST Robotics Competition|FRC]] Team 7200 at [[Banting Memorial High School]] in [[Alliston, Ontario]], where he led the construction of what has been described as Canada's first robotic hockey goalie.{{r|thespec}} The robot was exhibited at [[Hannover Messe]] 2025 in [[Hanover, Germany]], where the team met with [[German Chancellor]] [[Olaf Scholz]].{{r|thespec|ctv}} ==Early life== Rennie was born on May 21, 2007, in [[Sudbury, Ontario]], Canada. He developed an early interest in mechanical systems and computing, later channelling those interests into competitive robotics and software development during his secondary school years. Before pursuing post-secondary education, he completed a co-operative education placement at Innovative Automation Inc., where he developed a web-based sales quote configurator using the [[Microsoft .NET|.NET]] framework, [[Blazor (framework)|Blazor]], and [[Microsoft SQL Server|SQL Server]], including [[Open XML]] export functionality to produce Microsoft Office files.{{r|linkedin}} ==Robotics career== ===FRC Team 7200=== Rennie served as President and Build Lead of [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] Team 7200, the robotics team at [[Banting Memorial High School]] in [[Alliston, Ontario]]. In this role, he was responsible for the conceptual design, mechanical engineering, and overall leadership of the team's projects.{{r|bantingsite}} The team's most prominent achievement under his leadership was the construction of a robotic hockey goalie, a machine designed to autonomously defend a hockey net using computer vision and real-time control systems. The robot, nicknamed "Goalia" by the team, uses a camera system to track incoming pucks and react with mechanical pads.{{r|bantingsite|ctv}} ===Hannover Messe 2025=== In the spring of 2025, Team 7200 was invited by [[NGen]] (Next Generation Manufacturing Canada) to represent Canada at [[Hannover Messe]], one of the world's largest industrial technology trade fairs, held annually in [[Hanover, Germany]]. The robot goalie was highlighted as a centrepiece of the Canadian national pavilion at the fair, which ran from March 31 to April 4, 2025.{{r|newtec|hannovermesse}} During the fair, the team was visited by [[German Chancellor]] [[Olaf Scholz]] and Canadian diplomat [[Stéphane Dion]]. Rennie was among the two Grade 12 students who spoke directly with Scholz at the Banting booth. Chancellor Scholz took a shot against the robot goalie during his visit; the puck narrowly missed the goal, though the robot nonetheless dropped its pad in response. German television reported on the visit.{{r|thespec}} The robot was also featured on the official Hannover Messe website as a highlight of Canada's role as the 2025 partner country.{{r|hannovermesse}} ==Education== Rennie enrolled at [[Queen's University]] in Kingston, Ontario in 2025, pursuing a Bachelor of Computing (Honours) with a specialization in Software Design (SODE-S). He is expected to complete the degree in 2029.{{r|linkedin}} ==Broctic Inc.== Rennie is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Broctic Inc., an [[Ontario]]-incorporated software company. The company develops a portfolio of web and mobile software products, including [[SureTyping.com]], a typing training platform featuring algorithm-driven lesson generation and performance analytics; Keytap.ai; and TestBuddy.com.{{r|linkedin}} ==References== {{Reflist|refs= <ref name="thespec">{{cite news | title = Alliston high school's robotics team gains attention of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz | url = https://www.thespec.com/news/canada/alliston-high-schools-robotics-team-gains-attention-of-german-chancellor-olaf-scholz/article_4ffd28bc-87c0-5ee1-9157-14260889e95e.html | work = [[The Hamilton Spectator]] | date = April 10, 2025 | access-date = April 2026 }}</ref> <ref name="ctv">{{cite news | title = Robot goalie created by Banting Memorial students shipped to Germany | url = https://www.ctvnews.ca/barrie/video/2025/03/07/robot-goalie-created-by-banting-memorial-students-shipped-to-germany/ | work = [[CTV News]] Barrie | date = March 7, 2025 | access-date = April 2026 }}</ref> <ref name="newtec">{{cite news | title = Banting Robotics Team Heading to Germany for International Event | url = https://newtectimes.com/banting-robotics-team-heading-to-germany-for-international-event/ | work = Newtec Times | access-date = April 2026 }}</ref> <ref name="bantingsite">{{cite web | title = Our Team — Banting Robotics | url = https://www.banting7200.com/our-team | publisher = Banting Robotics Team 7200 | access-date = April 2026 }}</ref> <ref name="hannovermesse">{{cite web | title = Exhibition: Partner Country Canada | url = https://www.hannovermesse.de/en/about-us/after-show-report/partner-country/ | publisher = Hannover Messe | access-date = April 2026 }}</ref> <ref name="linkedin">{{cite web | title = Ian Rennie – LinkedIn | url = https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-rennie-82aa3331a | publisher = [[LinkedIn]] | access-date = April 2026 }}</ref> }} ==External links== * [https://ianrennie.com Ian Rennie – Personal Projects] * [https://broctic.com Broctic Inc.] * [https://suretyping.com SureTyping.com] {{DEFAULTSORT:Rennie, Ian}} [[Category:2007 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Canadian software entrepreneurs]] [[Category:Queen's University alumni]] [[Category:People from Sudbury, Ontario]] [[Category:Canadian technology company founders]] [[Category:FIRST Robotics Competition]] [[Category:Banting Memorial High School alumni]]