Eric Coffin
About Eric Coffin
Eric Coffin is a Senior Back End Developer at Ada in Toronto, Ontario, with a focus on writing usable and resilient code. He has a strong educational background in Computer Science and Adult Education, and has previously worked as an instructor and in various software development roles.
Work at Ada
Eric Coffin has been employed at Ada as a Senior Back End Developer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on writing usable, resilient, and forward-thinking code. His experience at Ada contributes to the company's commitment to developing innovative software solutions. Coffin's expertise allows him to work effectively across all levels of the application stack, enhancing the overall functionality and performance of the systems he develops.
Education and Expertise
Eric Coffin holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of New Brunswick, which he completed in 2020. His research during this program focused on virtual machines and just-in-time compilation for the Java Virtual Machine. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the same university in 2003. Additionally, he studied Adult Education at the University of Prince Edward Island, earning a Certificate from 2012. This diverse educational background supports his role as a software developer.
Background
Before joining Ada, Eric Coffin worked as a Senior Software Developer at SpryPoint from 2014 to 2021. His earlier experience includes serving as an Instructor in Computer Information Systems at Holland College from 2010 to 2012. These positions provided him with a strong foundation in both practical software development and educational instruction, contributing to his current capabilities in back-end development.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Eric Coffin has focused on enhancing software development practices. His work includes writing code that is not only functional but also resilient and forward-thinking. His academic research on virtual machines has contributed to his understanding of complex software systems, which he applies in his current role. Coffin's ability to work across the application stack is a key aspect of his professional skill set.