The University of British Columbia

Deakon

Sentinel Secondary School

We build and buy wonderful small businesses.

Altitude Ventures

Managing Partner

Fresh Lens is a podcast for those who want to understand the world more deeply. We read the books and discuss the ideas that change the way you see the world.

Fresh Lens Podcast

Host

RBC Ventures

Technology Lead

Helped develop curriculum for Lighthouse Labs' iOS development bootcamp. 
Helped students with no previous programming experience get up to speed on iOS development in a two-month intensive programme.

Lighthouse Labs

iOS Development Instructor

We're building Canada's most beloved medical billing service for physicians.

 (Acquired by RBC Ventures - 2019)

Dr. Bill

Co-Founder, CTO

Software Development in Ruby on Rails and Cocoa/Objective-C.

Pendar Labs

Co-Founder

Hannan IT

Business Sales Consultant

- Used aspect-oriented, hardware verification language 'e' to write test cases for DDR SDRAM subsystem blocks.
- Wrote test cases in accordance to Cadence e Verification Methodology for integration in the test bench.
- Used version control (Subversion) to collaborate on test bench development.
- Liaised with appropriate experts to debug potential errors in design and/or test-bench.
- Adapted to and extended a very large existing code base.
- Improved efficiency through automation of repetitive tasks by using Perl scripts.

PMC-Sierra

VLSI Verification Engineer

- Laboratory test and debug of electronic circuit cards and the overall system of a new product: VDSL Sealed Expansion Module (VSEM-C)
- Perform overall system tests on new DSL Access Multiplexer product to verify functionality under various conditions
- Assist senior engineers with test planning and execution for new designs
- Assist with physical modifications of cards using surface mount components
- Support of Software, Power and Operations test groups to co-ordinate progress towards project goals
- Documentation of the design and the test results

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

Hardware Engineer Co-op

- Analyzed system Description of Operation and developed test plans to ensure integrity of Baggage Handling System equipment and software
- Executed various tests to ensure integrity of baggage handling system functionality and stability
- Wrote detailed test reports and operation logs to communicate malfunctions or potential issues within the office
- Provided on-site support for the maintenance and operations of the baggage handling system
- Liaised with the customer and subcontractors to solve system problems or allay concerns
- Assisted the client's personnel in adjusting to the new system thus ensuring a positive customer experience

Vanderlande Industries Canada (VI CAN)

Commissioning Engineer Co-op

- Maintained and increased the station's website and podcast services using Burli software, increasing the number of potential listeners
- Supported PC hardware: installed and upgraded computers and components
- Managed internet radio broadcasts based on RealPlayer
- Designed and maintained web registration forms for a station conference, using PHP and MySQL database, which made registration faster, more efficient for attendees

CiTR Radio

Technical Services Assistant

Organized files, client correspondence
  Corresponded with financial institutions
  Used Maximizer Client Relations Management software

Hirad Motamed