Roderick Dunn
About Roderick Dunn
Roderick Dunn is a Software Engineer at Wealthsimple with a background in device engineering and firmware development.
Current Role at Wealthsimple
Roderick Dunn currently holds the position of Software Engineer at Wealthsimple. He started working with the company in 2022. His role involves working on various software projects and utilising his extensive engineering background to support the company's objectives in the financial technology sector. Wealthsimple is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, where Dunn brings his substantial experience to the team.
Previous Experience at Alarm.com
Before joining Wealthsimple, Roderick Dunn worked at Alarm.com, initially as a Device Engineer from 2018 to 2020 and then as a Senior Device Engineer from 2020 to 2022. During these periods, he was involved in engineering efforts and worked on advanced device control and security systems, honing his skills in firmware development and deployment within the IoT ecosystem.
Firmware Development at Icontrol Networks
Roderick Dunn's career includes significant firmware development experience at Icontrol Networks. He served as a Firmware Developer from 2016 to 2017 and previously as a Co-op Firmware Developer in 2016. In these roles, he was responsible for the firmware design and implementation of a new Z-Wave-based sensor and developed a generic Z-Wave firmware stack to streamline future device development. This position was also located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Education Background
Roderick Dunn has a solid educational foundation, having earned a Computer Programmer Diploma from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology in 2016. Prior to that, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Neuroscience from Carleton University in 2012. His academic background in computer programming and neuroscience provides him with a unique perspective and skill set within the software and firmware development fields.
Expertise and Interests
Roderick Dunn has a strong interest in machine learning, inspired by Andrew Ng's course, and is actively pursuing online training in this area. He also has proven expertise in deploying firmware updates using AWS and has developed a custom UART interface between two RTOS-based microcontrollers. His experience demonstrates skills in embedded systems and cloud-based solutions. Additionally, Dunn engages in personal projects outside of work, finding creative software solutions for everyday problems.