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
Summary
I am finishing my PhD in Electrical Engineering and expect to complete it within the year. I am eager to transition into industry and apply my expertise to real-world challenges. My technical background spans all scales of electrical engineering from Low Voltage to High Voltage, from nanometers to kilometers. The diversity of my technical background has given me a wide base that allows me to quickly adapt to new technologies and environments in a meaningful way. I am seeking a role where I can contribute meaningfully to the organization while gaining greater technical expertise. I am always down for a new adventure and live by the mantra that a jack of all trades, master of none, is still always better than master of one.
Explore my research and development work on my GitHub and Google Scholar.
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 in Electrical Engineering (2019 – Expected February 2026)
- Transitioned directly from MSc to the PhD program in May 2020
- Research Focus: High-Speed CMOS Image Sensors and AI Substantiation of small signal datasets
- Completed Transformative Talent Internship Program (TTI)
- BSc in Electrical Engineering with Honours (Graduated 2019)
- Participated in the Internship Program
Experience
Lab Assistant Director
University of Calgary, I2Sense Laboratory (May 2019 – Date)
- Conducted research focusing on high-speed wide dynamic range CMOS sensors
- Managed lab safety, licensing, equipment, and marketing efforts
- Oversaw lab IT infrastructure, managed access control, and maintained critical research equipment.
- Developed and maintained web applications for FL2F training workshops.
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