Erik O.
About Erik O.
Erik O. is a Staff Developer currently working at Float in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has extensive experience in software engineering and web development, having held positions at companies such as MasterClass, BlackBerry, and Shopify Plus.
Current Role at Float
Erik O. currently holds the position of Staff Developer at Float, a role he has been in since 2023. His work is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and is conducted in a remote capacity. In this position, he contributes to software development projects, leveraging his extensive experience in the tech industry.
Previous Experience at MasterClass
Prior to his current role, Erik O. worked as a Senior Software Engineer at MasterClass from 2021 to 2023. This position was based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and was conducted in a hybrid work environment. During his tenure, he was involved in various software engineering projects, enhancing his skills in development and collaboration.
Career at Shopify Plus
Erik O. has significant experience at Shopify Plus, where he held multiple roles. He served as a Web Engineering Manager from 2019 to 2021, working remotely, and as a Senior Web Developer from 2018 to 2019 in a hybrid setting. Additionally, he worked as a Web Developer from 2017 to 2018 on-site in Waterloo, Ontario. His roles at Shopify Plus contributed to his expertise in web development and engineering management.
Background at BlackBerry
Erik O. has a substantial background with BlackBerry, where he worked in various capacities. He served as a Technical Analyst (Co-op) for three months in 2008, an Application Development Consultant from 2009 to 2015 for six years, and a Software Test Associate (Co-op) for three months in 2007. His experience at BlackBerry provided him with a strong foundation in technical analysis and application development.
Education and Expertise
Erik O. studied at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he pursued Honours Business Administration and Honours Computer Science from 2004 to 2009. His academic focus included Marketing, Business Strategy, Market Research, Economics, Finance, Operations, and Computer Programming. This educational background supports his technical skills and understanding of business principles.