Erik O.
About Erik O.
Erik O. is a Staff Developer currently working at Float in Toronto, Ontario. He has extensive experience in software development, having held various roles at companies such as BlackBerry, MasterClass, and Shopify Plus over the past several years.
Work at Float Financial Solutions
Erik O. currently serves as a Staff Developer at Float Financial Solutions. He has been with the company since 2023, working remotely from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support the company's financial services.
Previous Experience at BlackBerry
Erik O. worked at BlackBerry for a total of six years, holding multiple positions. He began as a Software Test Associate (Co-op) in 2007 for three months. He then transitioned to a Technical Analyst (Co-op) role in 2008 for another three months. From 2009 to 2015, he served as an Application Development Consultant, contributing to various application development projects in Waterloo, Ontario.
Career at MasterClass
From 2021 to 2023, Erik O. was employed as a Senior Software Engineer at MasterClass. His work was conducted in a hybrid environment in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. During his tenure, he focused on enhancing the platform's software capabilities and user experience.
Experience at Shopify Plus
Erik O. held several positions at Shopify Plus over a span of three years. He started as a Web Developer from 2017 to 2018, followed by a role as Senior Web Developer from 2018 to 2019. He later advanced to the position of Web Engineering Manager, which he held from 2019 to 2021. His roles included both on-site and remote work arrangements.
Education and Expertise
Erik O. studied at Wilfrid Laurier University from 2004 to 2009, where he earned degrees in Honours Business Administration and Honours Computer Science. His academic focus included Marketing, Business Strategy, Market Research, Economics, Finance, Operations, and Computer Programming. This educational background supports his expertise in software development and business strategy.