Elliott D.
About Elliott D.
Elliott D. is a Senior Software Engineer at Wealthsimple with a diverse background in technology and management roles across various companies.
Current Role at Wealthsimple
Elliott D. serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Wealthsimple. He joined the company in 2022. At Wealthsimple, he played a key role as a founding engineer in the Fully Paid Securities Lending Team. His responsibilities focus on developing robust software solutions to enhance the financial technology services provided by Wealthsimple.
Previous Experience at Forward Security
Before joining Wealthsimple, Elliott D. worked as a Full Stack Developer at Forward Security from 2021 to 2022. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, he contributed to various software development projects within the security domain. His work involved both frontend and backend development, ensuring secure and efficient software engineering practices.
Director of Technology at LUS Brands
From 2020 to 2021, Elliott D. served as the Director of Technology at LUS Brands. In this role, he led the technology department, overseeing the implementation and maintenance of various technological initiatives. His leadership ensured the company's tech stack was robust and capable of scaling with business needs.
Educational Background
Elliott D. holds a comprehensive academic background in engineering and business. He earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Software Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from York University. He also holds an MBA in the Management of Technology and Innovation from Ryerson University, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Sciences from the University of Guelph.
Key Achievements
Elliott D. has received multiple recognitions throughout his career. He delivered a keynote speech on 'Omnichannel-as-a-service, A Roadmap for Omni Channel Innovation and Transformation' at an event hosted by Deloitte and Manhattan Associates. His innovation at Club Auto garnered the company an award for Best Technology Innovation - Internal Solution by Contact Centre World in October 2017. Additionally, he was awarded a $50K OCE Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship for developing a web app called Lokeel, which maps news stories.