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Edward Jaworenko

Software Engineer & Technical Director

[email protected]403-970-9336 linkedin.com/in/edwardmakesthings jaworenko.design

Profile

I'm a curious and creative technical leader specializing in software development and creative technologies. I thrive on finding elegant, user-focused solutions that unite technical and creative domains. My expertise spans from systems architecture to generative design, driven by a desire to solve complex problems, and a passion for being able to bring any idea to life.

Skills

Python (Advanced):

Backend systems, API design, automation, package development

Additional Languages:

React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, SCSS, C++, SQL, Java, C#

Software Engineering:

Architecture & Design: System design, SOLID principles, workflow optimization

Version Control: Git, Perforce

Development Standards & Best Practices

Creative Technology Integration:

Expert in Houdini (USD/VEX/TOPs), Unreal Engine (tools/PCG), Blender

Leadership & Education:

Technical Leadership: Architecture planning, mentorship

Educational Development: Curriculum design, technical training, learning resource creation

Experience

Technical Director | Inversion Studio

Feb 2022 - Dec 2024, Remote

Designed and implemented a production-grade Python API for automated asset processing and data transformation between enterprise software systems
Designed, developed, and maintained a suite of 60+ Python-based tools with comprehensive testing, type hinting, and documentation, resulting in measurable workflow optimization and efficiency gains
Served as a liaison between creative, business, and development stakeholders, facilitating technical decisions that optimized user experience and delivered measurable workflow improvements
Established and led technical onboarding, creating documentation and mentoring new team members in version control, debugging practices, and complex problem-solving
Led R&D initiatives for emerging technologies, developing proof-of-concept implementations and production-ready solutions for undocumented features in Unreal Engine 5 and Houdini 19-20.5

Houdini & Python Instructor | Bow Valley College

May 2023 - Aug 2024, Calgary, AB

Developed and delivered introductory Houdini FX and Python scripting curriculums for undergraduate students, leading classes of 20 students in their third and fourth terms
Instructed progressive Python development, from foundational programming concepts to advanced topics including workflow automation and Stable Diffusion UI integration within Houdini

Projects

Lead Developer | OmniUI

Ongoing, Brainstation Capstone, Personal Project

A flexible widget building system that bridges desktop and web interfaces. Starting with Python/PySide2 and React/Node.js integration, OmniUI enables rapid UI development with visual tools, real-time synchronization, and performance optimization paths to C++.

Developer | HyperTranslate

March 2025, Brainstation Industry Project (Hackathon)

In-email AI translation with context and support for languages and tone conversion.