Joaquin Valdez is a seasoned software and firmware engineer with a strong academic background in computer engineering and software engineering. Valdez earned his degree from The University of British Columbia and has since gained valuable industry experience by working for notable companies such as Microsoft and Flir Systems (formerly Point Grey). His early start at Showtimetickets.Com has given him a diverse skillset, with expertise in J2Ee development as well. Valdez's educational and professional background has given him extensive knowledge in software engineering with a focus on firmware development, contributing to his work in the technology industry.