Angus McQuarrie

Current

• Software Development Engineer at Microsoft

Past

• Program Manager at Microsoft Inc.
• Systems Analyst at Deloitte Inc.
• iPod Hardware Engineer at Apple Inc.

• Device Programmer at Epson Canada Inc
• .NET Programmer at Entredea Inc.

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Education

• University of Waterloo

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Computer Games

Websites

• My Resume
• My Blog

Angus McQuarrie’s Summary

Computer Engineer specializing in Cognitive Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing. Proficient in C/C++/C# and experienced with low level assembly and embedded C programming. Skill with Perforce, DirectX, Maya, and STL.

Interested in AI programming in game development targeting PC and console systems.

Angus McQuarrie’s Specialties:

C, C++, C#, Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, Soft Computing, Management

Angus McQuarrie’s Experience

• Software Development Engineer

  Microsoft

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

  June 2008 — Present (3 months)

  * Working on 2008 Xbox Live Experience Refresh

• Program Manager

  Microsoft Inc.

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

  September 2007 — December 2007 (4 months)

  * Designed specifications for next generation Visio features
  * Developed feature showcase application
  * Managed integration issues and fostered buy-in from cross-organizational teams

• Systems Analyst

  Deloitte Inc.

  (Partnership; 5001-10,000 employees; Telecommunications industry)

  January 2007 — April 2007 (4 months)

  * Assisted in Development and Implementation of Oracle Applications Procurement System
  * Assisted in Developing Project Management Governance Strategy
  * Assisted in Sales Pursuit Initiatives

• iPod Hardware Engineer

  Apple Inc.

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AAPL; Consumer Electronics industry)

  May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)

  * Designed and Implemented System for Production Line Video Testing
  * Designed System for Testing Video Quality on Arbitrary Number of Test Units
  * Assisted in Developing Process Control Strategy for Production Line

• Device Programmer

  Epson Canada Inc

  (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Hardware industry)

  September 2005 — December 2005 (4 months)

  * Developed Application Programming Interface for Mobile Graphics Engine Controller
  * Reverse Engineered Communications Interface for Video Sensing Equipment
  * Developed Efficient and Robust Algorithms for Determining Stereoscopic Distance

• .NET Programmer

  Entredea Inc.

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)

  January 2005 — April 2005 (4 months)

Angus McQuarrie’s Education

• University of Waterloo

  Hons. BASc, Computer Engineering, Cognitive Science, 2003 — 2008

  Specialization in Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, and Neuro-Cognitive Modelling

  Activities and Societies:

  Vice-President External (University of Waterloo Engineering Society), UW ASIC Team

Additional Information

Angus McQuarrie’s Websites:

• My Resume
• My Blog

Angus McQuarrie’s Interests:

Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Programming, Digital Hardware Design, Video Games, Video Game Design, Agile Programming, Evolutionary Biology, Genetic Engineering

Angus McQuarrie’s Groups:

IEEE, Professional Engineers of Ontario, International Game Developers Association

•    International Game Developers Association
•    University of Waterloo
•    Visio Alumni
•    Microsoft - Current and Former Employees

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