Chuck Atkins
About Chuck Atkins
Chuck Atkins is a Reliability Engineer specializing in Platform and Virtualization Engineering at Two Sigma in New York. He has extensive experience in scientific computing, having previously worked at Kitware Inc. and Hutchinson Technology, and advocates for open source development in the industry.
Current Role at Two Sigma
Chuck Atkins currently serves as a Reliability Engineer in the Platform and Virtualization Engineering team at Two Sigma. He has held this position since 2022 and works in New York, New York. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the reliability and efficiency of systems that support large-scale financial data analysis.
Previous Experience at Kitware Inc.
At Kitware Inc., Chuck Atkins held multiple roles over an eight-year period from 2013 to 2021. He started as an R&D Engineer in Computer Vision, later advancing to Principal Engineer in Scientific Computing, and finally serving as a Staff R&D Engineer. His work involved developing computational infrastructure and contributing to scientific computing projects.
Background in Computer Science Education
Chuck Atkins studied at Oklahoma State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from 2001 to 2006. His education provided a foundation for his career in software engineering and scientific computing.
Advocacy for Open Source Development
Chuck Atkins advocates for open source development as a means to advance the scientific computing industry. He believes that collaborative efforts in open source can lead to significant improvements in software efficiency and innovation.
Expertise in High-Performance Computing
Chuck Atkins specializes in high-performance computing and low-level performance optimization. His expertise extends to cross-platform build environments and computer/machine vision, enabling him to develop efficient software solutions for large-scale computing environments.