Devin Atkin
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- GitHub: github.com/devinatkin
- Google Scholar: scholar.google.ca Devin Atkin
- Email: devinatkin@gmail.com
- Phone: 403-830-1177
Technical Skills
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Chip Design | - Tools: Cadence Virtuoso, Magic, XScheme, NGSpice |
| - Technologies: AMS 350nm, TSMC 130nm, Skywater 180nm | |
| - Achievements: Designed multiple tapeouts, including AMS 350nm and Skywater 180nm | |
| PCB Design | - Tools: DipTrace, Altium, KiCad |
| - Experience: Analog and Digital Designs, Schematic to Layout | |
| FPGA Programming | - Platforms: Xilinx, Altera, Trion Chips |
| - Languages: VHDL, SystemVerilog, Verilog | |
| - Achievements: Developed FPGA Labs, and Guides for performing FPGAs from Apple Silicon | |
| Embedded Systems | - Platforms: AVR, ARM chips |
| - Languages: C, C++, Python, Embedded Linux | |
| Linux Systems | - Red Hat, Ubuntu (Server and Workstation Variants) |
| System Administration | - Tools: Ansible, Ceph, Hyper-V, Proxmox, Docker |
| Cloud Providers | - Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, DigitalOcean, IBM Cloud |
| Web Programming | - Languages & Frameworks: Python (Flask), JavaScript (Node.js), C# (.NET) |
| CAD Systems | - Tools: Autocad, Fusion360 |
| AI Tools | - Experience: LM Studio, Ollama, Open AI Api, Google Studio API, Codex |
| Other Skills | - Buildbot, Soldering, Oscilloscope, Vector Network Analyzer, Computer Maintenance |
Education
University of Calgary, Alberta
- PhD Work in Electrical Engineering (2019 – Date)
- Transitioned directly from MSc to the PhD program in May 2020
- Research Focus: High-Speed CMOS Image Sensors and AI Substantiation of Small Datasets
- Completed Transformative Talent Internship Program (TTI)
- Expected to Defend Early 2026
- BSc in Electrical Engineering with Honours (Graduated 2019)
- Participated in the Internship Program
Experience
Technical Operations and Researcher
University of Calgary, I2Sense Laboratory (May 2019 – February 2026)
- Conducted research focusing on high-speed wide dynamic range CMOS sensors
- Managed Lab Equipment Maintenance and Replacement
- Developed and maintained a variety of Web Applications.
Programming Intern
Eideticom (500 Hours - 2024)
- Worked at Eideticom on testing and validation of FPGA Designs
- Developed hardware tests and updated an existing Python codebase using Buildbot
Distribution Powerline Designer - Undergraduate Internship
ATCO Electric (Jan 2017 – Dec 2017)
- Performed price estimation for numerous power distribution projects across northern Alberta, ranging from $20,000 to $1 million
- Designed various small to medium electrical service deployments across northern Alberta
- Automated the generation of certain estimate documents to improve efficiency and accuracy
Memberships
- APEGA Membership (Maintained EIT Status)
- IEEE Membership