Colin King
About Colin King
Colin King is a Senior Kernel Engineer with extensive experience in kernel development and static analysis. He has contributed significantly to the Linux Kernel and various open source projects, while currently working at Canonical Ltd. and Intel Corporation.
Work at Canonical
Colin King has been employed at Canonical Ltd. as a Senior Kernel Engineer since 2008. His tenure spans over 16 years, during which he has contributed significantly to the development and maintenance of the Linux kernel. His role involves working on kernel regression and stress testing, and he has authored stress-ng, a tool designed for these purposes. King's commitment to code quality is evident through his ownership of CoverityScan static analysis for linux-next and ZFS.
Current Role at Intel Corporation
In addition to his position at Canonical, Colin King has been working as a System Validation Engineer at Intel Corporation since 2021. His role at Intel is focused on ensuring the reliability and performance of systems through rigorous validation processes. This position complements his extensive background in kernel engineering and system architecture.
Education and Expertise
Colin King studied Computer Science at the University of Kent, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from 1988 to 1991. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in kernel engineering and system validation. He has developed a strong proficiency in ACPI, demonstrated through his authorship of the Firmware Test Suite.
Open Source Contributions
Colin King has made substantial contributions to the open-source community, with over 26,000 commits across various projects. He has contributed more than 3,500 commits to the Linux Kernel, impacting multiple subsystems. Additionally, he has authored several Linux userspace tools that are utilized in various Linux distributions and *BSD UNIX, showcasing his commitment to enhancing open-source software.
Previous Experience at Philips
Before his current roles, Colin King worked at Philips as a Senior Scientist from 2000 to 2007. His seven-year tenure at Philips involved research and development in areas related to system engineering and software development, further enhancing his skills in technology and engineering.