Sheldon Warkentin
About Sheldon Warkentin
Sheldon Warkentin serves as the Head of Developer Experience at ForAllSecure, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software development, project planning, and architecture, with a strong background in cloud platforms and infrastructure as code tools.
Current Role at ForAllSecure
Sheldon Warkentin serves as the Head of Developer Experience at ForAllSecure, Inc. since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the developer experience within the organization, leveraging his extensive background in software development and project planning. His leadership aims to streamline processes and improve the tools available to developers, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and productivity.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Sheldon Warkentin has a diverse background in software development, having held various positions across multiple companies. He worked at R2 Solutions Inc. as a Software Developer in 2005, and later as a Consultant in 2011. His tenure at Coverity spanned from 2011 to 2014 as a Senior Engineer. He also served as a Staff Software Engineer at Synopsys Inc. in 2018, and as a Senior Software Developer at SensorUp Inc. for five months in the same year.
Expertise in Cloud and Infrastructure Technologies
Warkentin possesses expertise in cloud platforms, including AWS and Google Cloud. He is skilled in containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker, and has experience with infrastructure as code tools, particularly Terraform. His technical skills are complemented by his familiarity with integrated development environments like Eclipse RCP and Visual Studio.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Sheldon Warkentin studied Computer Science at the University of Calgary, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 1999 to 2002. This educational foundation has supported his career in software development and engineering, providing him with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in various technical roles.
Career Timeline and Roles
Warkentin's career spans multiple roles in software development and engineering. He worked at EnCana as an In-House Solutions Developer from 2003 to 2005, and at 3esi as a Software Developer from 2007 to 2010. He returned to Synopsys Inc. as a Senior II Software Engineer from 2014 to 2018. His diverse experiences across these positions have contributed to his current role at ForAllSecure.