Freddy Fok
About Freddy Fok
Freddy Fok is a Software Engineer specializing in automation, currently employed at Joby Aviation in Santa Cruz, California. He has a diverse background in software development and engineering, having worked for various companies including CS CANADA Inc., Bell, and Transport Canada.
Work at Joby Aviation
Freddy Fok currently serves as a Software Engineer specializing in Automation at Joby Aviation. He has been with the company since 2022, contributing to advancements in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft technology. His role involves developing and implementing software solutions that enhance automation processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Freddy Fok worked at CS CANADA Inc. as a Software Developer and Consultant for various clients, including Lion Electric and Leddartech. His tenure at CS CANADA spanned from 2019 to 2021, during which he developed software solutions tailored to the needs of these companies. He also held the position of Embedded Software Specialist for FADECs at Pratt & Whitney Canada from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
Freddy Fok completed his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at Carleton University from 2011 to 2016. He further pursued a Master of Engineering (MEng) at the same institution, which he completed between 2016 and 2018. His academic background provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and software development.
Experience in Engineering and Consulting
Freddy has a diverse range of experience in engineering and consulting roles. He worked as a Solutions Architect (Co-op) at Bell for 11 months in 2014-2015 and served as a Student Engineer (Co-op) at Transport Canada for three months in 2014. Additionally, he worked at CATSA / ACSTA as a Screening Technology Deployment specialist from 2017 to 2018.
Teaching Experience
Freddy Fok has also contributed to academia as a Teaching Assistant at Carleton University from 2016 to 2018. In this role, he supported faculty members in delivering engineering courses and assisted students in understanding complex concepts, enhancing their learning experience.