Rick Sawyer
About Rick Sawyer
Rick Sawyer is a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development, having worked at notable companies such as IBM Canada and Audatex Canada. He is currently a Co-Founder at Zing and has been involved in various software engineering roles over his career.
Current Role at Achievers
Rick Sawyer serves as a Staff Software Engineer at Achievers, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he contributes to software development and engineering projects, leveraging his extensive experience in the tech industry. His work focuses on enhancing the company's software solutions and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Professional Experience
Rick Sawyer has a diverse background in software engineering. Prior to his current role, he co-founded Zing in 2018, where he has been instrumental in developing innovative software solutions. He also held positions at Audatex Canada as a Senior Software Engineer from 2015 to 2018 and at RepairMatch from 2016 to 2018. His earlier experience includes various software development roles at IBM Canada, where he worked on projects such as IBM Streams and the XL Fortran Compiler.
Education and Expertise
Rick Sawyer earned an Honors Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a Minor in Mathematics from Western University, completing his studies from 2001 to 2006. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in computer science principles and mathematical concepts, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background in Software Development
Rick Sawyer has over a decade of experience in software development, primarily in the Toronto, Canada Area. His career includes significant tenures at IBM Canada, where he worked on various software products from 2004 to 2015. His roles involved developing solutions for AIX and Linux environments, as well as contributing to the Rational Developer for AIX and Linux.