Michael Halpenny
About Michael Halpenny
Michael Halpenny serves as the Director of Skunkworks at DarkVision Technologies Inc., where he has worked since 2015. He leads a multidisciplinary team focused on developing innovative technologies and has a background in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Commerce from The University of British Columbia.
Work at DarkVision Technologies Inc.
Michael Halpenny has served as the Director of Skunkworks at DarkVision Technologies Inc. since 2015. In this role, he leads a self-contained prototyping team that focuses on exploring innovative and unconventional ideas for future products. His leadership involves overseeing a multidisciplinary team responsible for both mechanical design and software implementation. Halpenny has played a significant role in the development of cutting-edge technologies as part of the Skunkworks initiative.
Education and Expertise
Michael Halpenny studied at The University of British Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering with a Biomedical Option and a Minor in Commerce. His education spanned from 2010 to 2015, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and business acumen. This academic background supports his work in developing advanced technologies at DarkVision Technologies Inc.
Background in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Michael Halpenny gained experience in the engineering field through various positions. He worked at Smith & Nephew as Engineering/Production Support for three months in 2013. Additionally, he served as a Summer Research Student at the University of Calgary for four months in 2014. These roles contributed to his practical understanding of engineering processes and research methodologies.