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’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.

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

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

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.

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