Ian Chamberlain
About Ian Chamberlain
Ian Chamberlain is a Lead Developer at Virtuo Inc. in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with extensive experience in solution architecture and application development across various companies in Canada and the UK.
Work at Virtuo
Ian Chamberlain has been serving as the Lead Developer at Virtuo Inc. since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing development projects and ensuring the successful implementation of software solutions. His focus includes enhancing the company's technological capabilities and driving innovation within the development team. He has contributed to various projects that align with Virtuo's objectives, leveraging his extensive experience in software development and architecture.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Ian Chamberlain has a diverse background in software development and architecture. He worked at TransCanada as a Solution Architect for 11 months in 2016, and at TC Energy as a Senior Solution Architect from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes roles at Manitok Energy Inc. as an Enterprise Application Architect and Consultant, and at Talisman Energy/Repsol as a Solution Architect. These positions have equipped him with a strong foundation in solution design and implementation across various industries.
Educational Background
Ian Chamberlain studied at The Open University, where he completed several postgraduate diploma courses in software development. His studies included M874 Software Development for Networked Applications, M880 Software Engineering, and M877 Advanced Database Technology, among others. He achieved a PGD Soft Dev (Open) for each of these courses, which provided him with a comprehensive understanding of software engineering principles and practices.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Ian Chamberlain possesses expertise in architecture and solution design for cloud-native, mobile, and desktop applications, utilizing .Net and Azure technologies. He has implemented DevOps processes using tools such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, Figma, and Mural. His skills extend to managing deployment processes and contributing to IT architecture at all organizational levels, including policy definition and roadmap development.
Career Highlights and Roles
Throughout his career, Ian Chamberlain has held various technical roles across multiple organizations. His positions have included Technical Architect at DaimlerChrysler, Technical Specialist at Tesco.Com, and Practice Leader, Agile at Shaw Communications. His experience spans different sectors, including energy, telecommunications, and retail, showcasing his adaptability and breadth of knowledge in the field.