Welcome to Edwork!

Introduction

About

Hi! I’m Edward. Welcome to my site. This page is an introduction to my education and skills. For more information about me, feel free to check out the Personal section.

If you’re interested in seeing some of the projects I’ve created, check out the Projects section.

I also keep track of many of the different pieces of software, hardware, content creators, documents, and general information that I find useful in the Resources section.

Education

UBC Okanagan

Bachelor of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
September 2022 - April 2026

Okanagan College

Electronics Engineering Technology Diploma
September 2020 - April 2022

Skills

Throughout my education and personal projects, I’ve worked with a wide range of engineering and development tools across PCB design, mechanical modeling, embedded systems, simulation, and infrastructure.
For PCB design, I learned Altium Designer extensively during my time at Okanagan College. More recently, I tend to reach for KiCad due to its open-source licensing and flexibility for personal and collaborative projects.
For mechanical design and 3D modeling, I primarily use Onshape. I am also familiar with Fusion 360, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
In embedded systems and general-purpose programming, I regularly work in Visual Studio Code using Git, along with vendor-specific and ecosystem tools such as STM32CubeIDE, TI Code Composer Studio, PlatformIO, Arduino IDE, and MPLAB X. I most often work in C/C++ but also know bash, Java, Python, HTML, and CSS.
For documentation and analysis, I have used Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel extensively since beginning my post-secondary education in 2020. In technical coursework, I’ve performed circuit and numerical analysis using MATLAB, GNU Octave, and LTspice.
In RF and semiconductor-focused courses, I worked with industry-standard tools including Cadence AWR (Microwave Engineering) and Cadence Virtuoso (VLSI).
For additive manufacturing, I use a Bambu Lab printer as my primary 3D printer and slice models with Bambu Studio. Previously, I owned a Prusa printer and used both PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer.
In my homelab environment, I regularly manage services using Proxmox VE and TrueNAS, and I have also used Unraid extensively. Through this work, I’ve become comfortable with the Linux CLI and currently run Debian full-time on my laptop for school and development work.

Alongside software proficiency, I have developed strong hands-on technical skills through coursework, lab work, and personal projects.
In the electronics lab, I am comfortable operating oscilloscopes, DC power supplies, function generators, and hardware debuggers. I’ve spent significant time troubleshooting real circuits, which has strengthened both my measurement technique and systematic debugging approach.
I have extensive soldering experience, including hand-placing and soldering SMD components down to 0402 packages. During my capstone project at Okanagan College, I learned proper solder paste stencil application and reflow procedures. Through various PCB projects, I have also become experienced with board rework, trace cutting and bridging, and hot air rework techniques.
Through my homelab hobby, I regularly manage server maintenance, terminate cables, and perform structured wiring. Additionally, during my Industrial IoT coursework, I learned PLC wiring, routing, and signal tracing practices.

In addition to technical ability, I place strong emphasis on communication, detail, and collaborative problem solving.
I naturally operate at a high level of attention to detail and often notice small inconsistencies or issues that others overlook. This has been valuable in debugging, documentation, and design review settings.
Through work studies, group projects, and previous management roles, I’ve developed strong written and verbal communication skills. I have experience handling conflict resolution and navigating team dynamics in a constructive, solutions-focused way.
I am a self-directed learner and am comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. At the same time, I actively ask clarification questions when needed to ensure alignment and avoid incorrect assumptions.
In team-based academic projects, I approach collaboration with an open mindset, ensuring all team members feel heard and considered. I often step into leadership roles when appropriate, but I am equally comfortable receiving feedback, incorporating criticism, and supporting others’ ideas.
Across academic, professional, and personal projects, I’ve developed a practical engineering mindset: break problems into manageable parts, validate assumptions, test methodically, and iterate toward reliable solutions.