David Wilkinson

David Wilkinson

NPI Test Engineering Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Software Engineer | Reality Labs at Meta

  • Education

    • University of Alberta

      2005 - 2011
      Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering (Co-op) 3.5

      -Specialized in Electronics and Control Systems

    • University of Calgary

      2015 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science (After Degree Program) 3.82

      With Distinction

  • Experience

    • Nortel Networks

      May 2007 - Dec 2007
      NPI Test Engineering Intern

      Wrote/modified test software and drivers in Labview languageArchived software versions using Clearcase Version Control softwareConducted asset management using software toolsShipped test equipment worth up to $250,000US

    • Ice Edge Business Solutions

      May 2008 - Aug 2008
      Quality Assurance Developer Student

      Helped develop the UI for the 3D CAD software in JavaPerformed daily quality assurance tests on the softwareCreated performance metrics for the speed of the software functionsPrepared the software for application demonstrations and releaseLearned software development cycles and processes

    • Shell

      May 2009 - Dec 2010
      Electrical Engineering Co-op Student

      Produced electrical area classifications.Conducted arc flash studies on compressor stations.Arc flash studies included load flow, short circuit, protection coordination and arc flash analyses.Worked at Shell Albian Sands, summer of 2009, in an oil sands environment.Worked at Shell Calgary Research Centre, May to Dec 2010, supporting gas complexes in southern Alberta.

    • EPCOR Technologies Inc.

      May 2011 - Oct 2011
      Electrical Engineer (EIT)

      Development of engineering design drawingsUtilization of industry specific software for design and analysisPreparation of reports, proposals, and tender bid submissionsPreparation of budgets and other supporting documentation for management issuesInvolvement of a variety of agencies for project approvals and permitsMeeting with clients regarding projects, project progress, and technical issuesEstimating and scheduling of projects, procurement of materials and updating and maintenance of databases and manualsProviding technical expertise in resolving electrical related issues Show less

    • AMEC

      Oct 2011 - Jun 2014
      Electrical Engineer (EIT)

      Designing industrial power systemsLow, medium and high voltage designConducting power system analysisProcuring equipment and material lists, load lists, SLDs, data sheets, panel/cable schedules, grounding design, layouts, etc.Electrical Heat Trace designReviewing engineering documents and drawingsProducing packages for procurement of electrical equipment/systemsProjects in oil & gas industry

    • WSP in Canada (previously GENIVAR)

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2015
      Electrical Engineer, P.Eng

      Conventional Oil and GasPower Systems and InstrumentationGas Plants, Wellsites & Oil BatteriesSchematic/Wiring, shutdown keys, load lists, SLDs, panel/cable schedules, grounding design, layouts, etc.RTU and PLC control designPurchase Requisitions, Bid SpreadsReviewing drawings and providing input to other disciplines

    • Pason

      May 2017 - Jul 2019
      Software Developer

      Full Stack DevelopmentAWS Cloud DevelopmentDevelop and Maintain Features/MicroservicesJava, Python, React, MySQL, C, Puppet Programming

    • AppDirect

      Jul 2019 - Apr 2020
      Full-stack Developer

      Full Stack DevelopmentMachine LearningReact, Node, Python, Go

    • Autodesk

      May 2020 - Apr 2022
      Senior Software Engineer

      Full stack developmentDevOps developmentReact, Node, Python, Terraform

    • Meta

      May 2022 - now
      Software Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Developing on AWS

      Nov 2018
    • Professional Engineer

      The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
      Sept 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to David Wilkinson
      Dean's List University of Calgary May 2017 Maintained a 3.8 GPA
    • Awarded to David Wilkinson
      Jason Lang Scholarship Government of Alberta Sep 2016
    • Awarded to David Wilkinson
      Dean's List University of Calgary May 2016 Maintained a 3.9 GPA
    • Awarded to David Wilkinson
      Jason Lang Scholarship Government of Alberta Sep 2010 Maintaining a high GPA