Cory Hilliard

Cory Hilliard is a highly experienced Senior LabOps Engineer at Wind River since June 2022, with a diverse background spanning multiple industries. Prior experience includes a notable tenure as an Entertainer and Fire Juggler with The Burning Sensation from 1993 to 2023, and as a Professor at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology from 2017 to 2022. Cory also founded Geekface Computers & Service in 2002, providing computer repair, sales, and web design, with a focus on Linux solutions after relocating to Ottawa. Additional roles include Software Developer/Team Lead at Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation, IT Service Technician at Statistics Canada, and Helpdesk Supervisor at j2 Global. Education credentials include an Advanced Diploma in Computer Engineering Technology/Computing Science from Algonquin College and a Diploma in Network Administration from the Toronto School of Business.