Abe Fehr
About Abe Fehr
Abe Fehr is a Software Engineer at Wealthsimple with a background in various technical roles and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Carleton University.
Current Role at Wealthsimple
Abe Fehr currently holds the position of Software Engineer at Wealthsimple, based in Toronto, Canada. He has been with the company since 2017. At Wealthsimple, Abe applies his diverse skill set in software engineering to contribute to the company's financial technology offerings. His work includes both front-end and back-end development, ensuring seamless user experiences and efficient system operations.
Previous Experience as a Front End Developer Intern at StuDocu
In 2016, Abe Fehr worked as a Front End Developer Intern at StuDocu.com | StudeerSnel.nl, located in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. During his seven months with the company, he focused on improving the user interface and overall functionality of the online platform. This role helped him gain practical experience in front-end technologies and enhanced his skills in web development.
Early Career Roles at BlackBerry and IBM Canada
Abe Fehr has diversified his experience with positions at BlackBerry and IBM Canada. In 2015, he worked as a GSTE Automation Student at BlackBerry in Ottawa, Canada, for three months. The year prior, he served as a Technical Support Analyst at IBM Canada, also in Ottawa, Ontario, for eight months. These roles allowed him to hone his technical skills and deepen his understanding of automation and technical support in large corporate environments.
Educational Background and Teaching Assistant Role
Abe Fehr completed his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Carleton University, from 2012 to 2016. Alongside his studies, he worked as a Teaching Assistant at Carleton University from 2014 to 2017. Through this role, he gained valuable experience in assisting students and enhancing his own understanding of computer science concepts.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Abe Fehr boasts a broad set of technical skills. He is proficient in programming languages such as C#, C, C++, Java for Android development, PHP, Python, and JavaScript. His experience extends to JavaScript frameworks and libraries including jQuery, RequireJS, NodeJS, and IBM Cognos Prompt API. He also has significant experience in database management with systems like Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, DB2, and MongoDB. Additionally, Abe is familiar with operating systems like AIX, RHEL, SuSE, OS X, and Windows, and has worked with web servers such as IIS, Apache, IHS, and Node, as well as application servers like Tomcat and Websphere.