Michael H.
About Michael H.
Michael H. is a Software Development Engineer in Test with extensive experience in software performance analysis and testing. He has worked for various organizations, including IBM Canada Ltd. and Kinaxis, and holds degrees in engineering from Carleton University.
Work at Kinaxis
Michael H. has been employed at Kinaxis as a Software Development Engineer in Test since 2015. In this role, he focuses on enhancing software performance and testing efficiency. His work involves utilizing various programming and automation tools to ensure the reliability and scalability of software products.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Michael H. held several roles at IBM Canada Ltd., including Software Performance Analyst, Senior Technical Analyst, and Technical Analyst - Cognos BI. His tenure at IBM spanned from 2007 to 2015, during which he contributed to multiple software projects and acted as a Performance Test Lead on three significant initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Michael H. holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) from Carleton University, which he completed from 2009 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) from the same institution, studying from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, he studied Electronics Engineering Technology at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology from 2002 to 2004, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles.
Research and Development Focus
Michael H. researches techniques to model enterprise software performance with the goal of reducing testing time. His expertise in software performance analysis is complemented by his proficiency in various programming languages and tools, including Jenkins, Eclipse, Java, Python, Javascript, R, and Cognos BI.
Early Career Experience
Michael H. began his career as an Instrumentation Designer at MDS Aero Support Corporation in 2006. He also worked as a Contract Researcher at Carleton University in 2009 and as a Visiting Researcher at EION in 2010. These early roles contributed to his development in the field of engineering and software analysis.