Donovan Aikman
About Donovan Aikman
Donovan Aikman is a QA Script Developer and Technical Publisher Support Lead at STN Video, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in computer science and extensive experience in quality assurance and programming roles across various organizations in Victoria, British Columbia.
Work at STN Video
Donovan Aikman currently serves as the QA Script Developer/Technical Publisher Support Lead at STN Video. He has held this position since 2023, working in a hybrid capacity from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. His role involves ensuring quality assurance in script development and providing technical support for publishing processes.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining STN Video, Donovan Aikman worked as a Quality Assurance Co-op at VertiGIS for three months in 2022. He also served as a Co-op Software Developer at STN Video for seven months in the same year. Additionally, he gained experience as an Operations Support Co-op at Ocean Networks Canada in 2021 for three months.
Background in Event Programming
Donovan Aikman has a long history in event programming, having worked as a Festival Programmer for the Victoria Film Festival from 1996 to 2019. Over this 23-year period, he contributed to the festival's operations and programming, gaining extensive experience in managing events.
Education and Expertise
Donovan Aikman completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Victoria from 2019 to 2023. His education has provided him with a strong technical foundation, enhancing his skills in problem-solving and adaptability, which he applies in his current and previous roles.
Community Involvement
Donovan played a significant role in transforming a local not-for-profit organization from a three-day event into a year-round operation. This initiative highlights his commitment to community engagement and his ability to leverage limited resources to achieve organizational goals.