Engineering
This page is an expanded resume of some of the work that I've done as an engineer since graduating from SFU in 1989.
My career has given me a lot of different experiences in a lot of different industries. Here's a brief summary, including coop jobs while in university:
| Years | Company | Industry | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 - Present | Xantrex Canada | Power | Embedded firmware, CAN and TCP/IP protocols, automated code generation, automated testing, GUI development |
| 2008 - 2017 | Schneider Electric Solar Business | ||
| 2002 - 2008 | Xantrex Technology | ||
| 2002, 2004 | CAFA, Performance Freediving |
Sports | Web development |
| 1998-2001 | Jenosys Technologies | Electronic Bingo | Software development |
| 1995-1997 | AutoMed | Clinical Lab Automation | Electronics, sensors and controls |
| 1991-1995 | Adara Systems | Geotechnical Test Tools | Electronics, sensors, embedded software, mechanical design |
| 1989-1991 | Techware Systems | Semiconductor Fabrication Controls | Electronics packaging, mechanical design |
| * 1988 | Northern Telecom | Telecomunications Manufacturing | Manufacturing engineering |
| * 1986-1987 | Nexus Engineering | Cable TV Equipment | Manufacturing engineering |
| * 1986 | IBM | Computer Systems | Software testing |
| * 1984-1985 | Robotic Systems International | Subsea and Educational Robotics | Electronic design, control systems |
| * Coop positions while in university | |||
The more recent and interesting jobs have their own pages. Just click on a link to see.
Through my career, I've enjoyed doing the following activities the most:
- Embedded software design
- Working with relational databases
- Programming in Python, Lisp and assembly language
- Working with Microchip PIC microcontrollers
- Working in Unix-like operating systems like QNX and Linux