Douglas Burrill
About Douglas Burrill
Douglas Burrill is a Senior Performance Analyst with extensive experience in performance testing methodologies. He has worked for several companies, including BlackBerry, Trend Micro, and Kinaxis, and has a background in database performance analysis and mentoring.
Work at Kinaxis
Douglas Burrill has been employed at Kinaxis since 2019, serving as a Senior Performance Analyst. He is part of a customer-facing performance team that focuses on testing and analyzing the performance aspects of the RapidResponse product. His role involves ensuring that the product meets performance standards and delivers optimal results for customers.
Previous Experience
Before joining Kinaxis, Douglas Burrill held several positions in performance analysis and engineering. He worked at BlackBerry as a Senior Performance Analyst from 2007 to 2015, and at Trend Micro for one year in 2015 to 2016 in the same role. His earlier experience includes positions at Adobe Systems Canada, EDS, and Embotics Corporation, where he contributed to performance testing and analysis.
Education and Expertise
Douglas Burrill studied at Carleton University from 1986 to 1991, where he earned a degree in Computer/Mathematics. He possesses extensive experience in performance testing methodologies across various operating systems and application servers. His specialization includes database performance analysis, training, mentoring, and facilitating.
Background
Douglas Burrill began his career as a Programmer/Analyst at the Canada Revenue Agency, where he worked from 1991 to 1997. He later transitioned to roles that focused on performance analysis, including a position as a Performance Analyst at EDS and as a Project Leader at MCI Systemhouse. Additionally, he served as an instructor at Algonquin College from 1996 to 2000, sharing his knowledge in the field.
Achievements in Performance Analysis
Throughout his career, Douglas Burrill has developed a strong reputation in performance analysis. His work has involved leading performance testing initiatives and contributing to the optimization of software products. His experience spans over two decades, reflecting his commitment to enhancing performance metrics in various technology environments.