Edgar Sarkisian
About Edgar Sarkisian
Edgar Sarkisian is a Software Engineer with a background in site reliability engineering and development. He has worked for several companies, including Ada, CIBC, and Acquia, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Toronto Scarborough.
Current Role at Acquia
Edgar Sarkisian currently serves as a Software Engineer at Acquia, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development and maintenance of software solutions, leveraging his skills in programming and system design. His experience in software engineering allows him to work effectively within teams to deliver high-quality products.
Previous Experience at Ada
Edgar Sarkisian worked at Ada as a Site Reliability Engineer from 2021 to 2022. His responsibilities included ensuring the reliability and performance of systems. Prior to this, he completed a co-op position at Ada as a Site Reliability Engineer for four months in 2021. This experience provided him with practical skills in managing and optimizing system operations.
Background in Coaching and Engineering Leadership
Sarkisian has a background in leadership and coaching, having served as the Vice President of Engineering at LIVE Competition from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he worked as an Assistant Coach at Hatch Canada from 2017 to 2018. These roles involved guiding teams and fostering collaboration, contributing to his overall professional development.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Edgar Sarkisian earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Toronto Scarborough, completing his studies from 2016 to 2021. His education provided a strong foundation in software development principles, algorithms, and data structures, which he applies in his current and previous roles.
Early Career and Diverse Work Experience
Before his career in software engineering, Edgar Sarkisian gained diverse work experience. He worked as a Java Developer at CIBC for seven months in 2018, where he developed applications using Java. He also held a position as a Restaurant Team Member at Menchies Frozen Yogurt from 2016 to 2018, which contributed to his customer service skills.