Devin Atkin

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/devin-atkin | GitHub: github.com/devinatkin | Google Scholar: scholar.google.ca Devin Atkin | Email: devinatkin@gmail.com | Phone: (403)-830-1177

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Summary

I’m in the final year of my PhD in Electrical Engineering, specializing in CMOS Image Sensors. Currently seeking a position that will allow me to further develop and challenge my skills. I have extensive experience in Embedded System Design, Chip Design, FPGA Programming, and Full-Stack Web Development. I am eager to apply my broad skill set in a dynamic and innovative environment. Explore my research and development work on my GitHub and Google Scholar.

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Technical Skills

• Chip Design:
  • Tools: Cadence Virtuoso, Magic, XScheme, NGSpice
  • Technologies: AMS 350nm, TSMC 130nm, Skywater 180nm
• PCB Design:
  • Tools: Diptrace, Altium, KiCad
  • Experience: Analog and Digital Designs, Schematic to Layout
• FPGA Programming:
  • Platforms: Xilinx, Altera, and Trion Chipss
  • Languages: VHDL, System Verilog, Verilog
• Embedded Systems:
  • Platforms: AVR, ARM chips
  • Languages: C, C++, Python (MicroPython & CircuitPython)
• Linux Distributions:
  • RedHat, Ubuntu (Server and Workstation Variants)
• System Administration:
  • Tools: Ansible, Ceph Storage Clustering, Hyper-V, Proxmox, Docker
• Cloud Providers:
  • Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Digital Ocean, IBM Cloud
• Web Programming:
  • Languages & Frameworks: Python (Flask), JavaScript (Node.js), C# (.NET)
• Other Skills:
  • Buildbot, Soldering, Oscilloscope, Vector Network Analyzer, Computer Maintenance

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EDUCATION

University of Calgary, Alberta

• PhD in Electrical Engineering (2019 – Expected May 2025)
  • Transitioned directly from MSc to PhD program in May 2020
  • Research Focus: High-Speed CMOS Image Sensors
  • Completed Transformative Talent Internship Program (TTI)
• BSc. in Electrical Engineering with Honors (2019)
  • Participated in Internship Program

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EXPERIENCE

Programming Intern Eideticom (500 Hours)

• Worked at [Eideticom] (https://www.eideticom.com/) on testing and validation
• Worked with buildbot writing hardware tests, updating an existing python codebase

Lab Assistant Directory University of Calgary, I2Sense Laboratory (May 2019 – May 2025)

• Conducted research focussing on High-Speed Wide Dynamic Range CMOS sensors
• Managed Lab safety, licensing, equipment, and marketing efforts
• Maintained Lab equipment including computers and servers, managing IT access.
• Developed Web Applications for FL2F Workshops

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 numerous small to medium electrical service deployments across northern Alberta.
• Wrote Automation for generating certain estimate documents efficiently without errors.

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Training and Certification

• EDx Contract Law Course (Apr 2020)
• EDx Introduction to Cloud Computing (Aug 2021)
• Cadence Training Modules (2020)
• Adobe Creative Cloud Training (2020)

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Memberships

• Apega Membership (EIT)
• IEEE Membership