Jarred Wilson
About Jarred Wilson
Jarred Wilson is a Software Engineer at Canonical, where he has worked since 2022. He specializes in software packaging aligned with Debian standards and has a background in application support and development from various roles at Georgia Tech Research Institute.
Work at Canonical
Jarred Wilson has been employed at Canonical as a Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, he collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that software packaging aligns with Debian standards. He utilizes Debian packaging tools and Snapcraft to facilitate seamless deployment, installation, and compatibility across various platforms. Additionally, he engages in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at refining packaging tools and automation frameworks. His work focuses on designing automation workflows that enhance efficiency, scalability, and maintainability of software packaging specifically for Ubuntu Desktop.
Education and Expertise
Jarred Wilson is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Western Governors University, a program he has been enrolled in since 2020. Prior to this, he studied Computer Software Engineering at Kennesaw State University, where he achieved a Bachelor's degree from 2015 to 2020. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in software engineering, particularly in areas related to software packaging and automation.
Background
Jarred Wilson has a diverse background in software development, having worked in various roles at the Georgia Tech Research Institute. He served as an Application Support Lead Developer for six months in 2020 and held the position of CSR Student Lead from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as a CSR Infrastructure Intern from 2018 to 2020. His experience also includes a brief internship as an Android Development Intern at Pixmettle in 2018. This range of positions has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of software engineering principles and practices.
Professional Experience
Before his current role at Canonical, Jarred Wilson worked as a Field Software Engineer at Canonical from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, he gained experience in software deployment and packaging. His work involved spearheading the creation of packaging strategies tailored to accommodate complex big data applications. This professional experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to tackle intricate software engineering challenges.