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 in the final year of my PhD in Electrical Engineering, specializing in CMOS Image Sensors. I am 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.

Technical Skills

Category	Details
Chip Design	Tools: Cadence Virtuoso, Magic, XScheme, NGSpice Technologies: AMS 350nm, TSMC 130nm, Skywater 180nm Achievements: Completed 2 tapeouts in AMS 350nm and several additional tapeouts through Skywater 180nm. Proficient in using both closed-source tools like Cadence Virtuoso and open-source tools such as Magic, XScheme, and NGSpice.
PCB Design	Tools: DipTrace, Altium, KiCad Experience: Analog and Digital Designs, Schematic to Layout
FPGA Programming	Platforms: Xilinx, Altera, and Trion Chips Languages: VHDL, SystemVerilog, Verilog Achievements: TAed and Co-Instructed ENEL 453 numerous times. I have written and released a set of labs walking students through Xilinx Vivado
Embedded Systems	Platforms: AVR, ARM chips Languages: C, C++, Python (MicroPython & CircuitPython)
Linux Distributions	Red Hat, Ubuntu (Server and Workstation Variants)
System Administration	Tools: Ansible, Ceph Storage Clustering, 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)
Other Skills	Buildbot, Soldering, Oscilloscope, Vector Network Analyzer, Computer Maintenance

Education

University of Calgary, Alberta

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

Experience

Programming Intern
Eideticom (500 Hours)

Worked at Eideticom on testing and validation
Developed hardware tests and updated an existing Python codebase using Buildbot

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

Conducted research focusing on high-speed wide dynamic range CMOS sensors
Managed lab safety, licensing, equipment, and marketing efforts
Maintained lab equipment, including computers and servers, and managed 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 various small to medium electrical service deployments across northern Alberta
Automated the generation of certain estimate documents to improve efficiency and accuracy

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)

Memberships

APEGA Membership (EIT)
IEEE Membership