Calum MacDonald

Calum Macdonald is an Engineering Physicist specializing in plasma reconstruction at General Fusion since June 2021, where responsibilities include developing in-house software for Bayesian reconstruction of plasma magnetic equilibrium and density profile. Prior experience includes a role as a Teaching Assistant at The University of British Columbia, delivering physics tutorials and managing grading tasks. Additional positions encompass a Junior Machine Learning Engineer at TRIUMF, where Calum implemented reinforcement learning algorithms for beamline tuning automation, and a Technical Intern at MagnebotiX, focusing on electrostatic simulations for magnetic field enhancement. Further roles included instrumentation engineering at Precision NanoSystems Inc. and technical internships at Tethered Drone Systems and the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, where Calum developed communication systems and taught sailing, respectively. Calum holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Physics from the University of British Columbia, earned in 2021.