Edmund Lam
About Edmund Lam
Edmund Lam is a Back End Developer IV (Staff) currently employed at Poka Inc. in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with over eight years of experience in back-end development and data science.
Work at Poka
Edmund Lam currently holds the position of Back-End Developer IV (Staff) at Poka Inc. since 2023. His role involves advanced back-end development tasks, contributing to the company's software solutions. Prior to this position, he served as Back-End Developer III (Senior) at Poka from 2021 to 2023, where he gained significant experience in back-end technologies and project management.
Previous Experience at Gameloft
Edmund Lam worked at Gameloft for a total of four years in various roles. He began as a Software Developer from 2016 to 2017, then transitioned to Data Scientist for six months in 2017. He continued as a Senior Back-End Developer from 2020 to 2021, and most recently served as a Python Back-End Developer from 2017 to 2020. His tenure at Gameloft provided him with diverse experience in software development and data analysis.
Education and Expertise
Edmund Lam holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Computer Science from McGill University, completed from 2008 to 2011. He further pursued a Master's Degree in Neuroscience at Université de Montréal from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he studied Health Science at Marianopolis College, achieving a DEC from 2006 to 2008. He also completed an exchange semester in Computer Science at City University of Hong Kong in 2010.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Edmund Lam possesses core competencies in Python, Git, SQL, Cloud Architecture, Kubernetes, data structures and algorithms, debugging, and test-driven development. He has practical experience in solving data-oriented problems, including machine learning, data visualization, and statistical analysis. He is also AWS Certified, demonstrating his expertise in cloud services.
Bilingual Communication Skills
Edmund Lam is fluent in both English and French, which enhances his communication abilities in diverse work environments. His bilingual skills enable him to collaborate effectively with teams and clients in both languages, contributing to successful project outcomes.