Professor Hardik Patel’s journey in Canada is one that resonates deeply with students and newcomers. Arriving as an international student in 2021, he faced the same struggles many do finding a survival job, landing a field job, getting PR, and building a stable life. Yet, through focus and determination, he turned those challenges into remarkable achievements.
In just three years, Professor Patel accomplished what many dream of. He secured a six-figure salary, worked with a prestigious government organization, purchased his dream car, and bought a home in Canada. Perhaps most inspiring, he transitioned from being a student to a professor in 2023, now teaching project management and leadership at top colleges like Canadore and Algonquin (CDI).
Having been through the struggles firsthand, Professor Patel understands the frustration, hard work, and uncertainty that come with starting fresh in a new country. His mission is simple: to share the knowledge and experience he’s gained so others can overcome obstacles, secure the right jobs for their skills, and build a life they’re proud of in Canada. He firmly believes that every candidate deserves the right job to make a decent living, bring their parents to Canada to explore and experience its beauty a dream cherished by every student and ultimately make their parents proud.
Professional and Canadian Journey
2021
29th January 2021
Landed in Canada as an international student.
+15 days
(13th February 2021)
Completed quarantine.
Obtained G1 driving license (unable to book G test due to COVID).
+16 days
(Mid-February 2021)
Began free training at a gas station to adapt to the work environment.
+25 days
(23rd February 2021)
Secured first survival job as Sales Representative at Lowe's Canada.
+41 days
(11th March 2021)
Appeared for IELTS / CELPIP-General Test.
+3 months
(26th April 2021)
Offered the first field job as a Cost Planner at Hanscomb Limited with a salary of $47,000/year.
+3 months 2 days
(30th April 2021)
Graduated as an international student from Seneca College.
+3 months 17 days
(15th May 2021)
Began working at Hanscomb and applied for a Work Permit.
+4 months, 20 days
(18th June 2021)
Obtained G license.
+5 months, 1 day
(30th June 2021)
Purchased the first car in Canada: Honda CR-V.
Throughout 2021
Took up various gig jobs including Uber, Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Skip the Dishes for supplemental income.
+7 months, 3 days
(September 2021)
Began guiding friends and community members with job hunting and immigration for free, leading to the conceptualization of Infilysis.
2022
+1 year, 4 days
(February 2022)
Launched Infilysis as a paid coaching and resume development service.
+1 year, 3 months, 1 day
(9th April 2022)
Transitioned to a new role as Project Controller (Cost Controller) with a six-digit salary (nearly 100% hike).
+1 year, 4 months, 1 day
(May 2022)
Purchased second car: BMW.
2023
+1 year, 11 months
(January 2023)
Started working as a Professor at Canadore College teaching Project Management.
+2 years, 2 months
(March 2023)
Received Canadian Permanent Residency (PR).
+2 years, 3 months
(May 2023)
Started teaching as a Professor at CDI College (Algonquin College).
+2 years, 5 months
(June 2023)
Officially registered Infilysis as an incorporation.
2024
+3 years, 4 months
(May 2024)
Purchased first house in Canada
+3 years, 8 months
(October 2024)
Infilysis officially launched its LinkedIn presence.
