Computer Engineering

In the new world of Internet of Things (IoT) you need a design team that understands cost effective IoT devices and flexible control and data analysis software. Zinck Engineering can be that team and provide you with an integrated system of IoT devices with Edge computing resources and cloud based control/dashboard software.

We've built successful wireless IoT control systems and internet edge gateways combined with cloud infrastructure to centrally control and collect data from the devices.

IoT Devices

The Internet of Things (IoT) provides opportunity to gather data, control equipment and implement a geographically large system that was not possible 10 years ago. 

Big Data

Large scale (Big Data) architectures. SQL and No-SQL systems for Big Data capture and analysis.

Software

Microcontrollers and IoT devices live and breath through software. We are able to bring state of the art architectures and cloud based infrastructure to your project.

Engineering

Using professional engineers on your project ensures that you get a quality system that has more than just the latest gee whiz features. It will be engineered to provide a solid solution to your needs.

SERVICES

Zinck Engineering provides a full complement of computer and software engineering design services

Zinck Engineering is a company built on a need. It's principals saw a need for a system to manage a fleet of Electric Thermal Storage units (ETS). Zinck Engineering was formed to make that system a reality. Now that we have successfully realized our goal, we are ready to solve your problems. With expertise ranging from microcontroller design to in house electrical installation, we can provide a complete solution to your problems.

Our team of specialists have backgrounds in various industries, computer engineering, microcontroller design, low power mesh radio networks, PCB layout, database technology, business software, computer networks, IT services, and electrical contracting.

We provide a wide range of system, computer and software engineering services. We specialize in Internet of Things (IoT) related projects. Our services combine our computer engineering expertise with in-house high-end network, DBA and systems architecture skills. This mix offers our smaller clients the ability to use only the services that apply to them and our larger clients the extra expertise they need to strategically plan, implement and evolve their systems on a more comprehensive level.

President

The president of Zinck Engineering is Chris Zinck. Chris is a Professional Engineer who started his career doing board level computer and micro-controller design. An entrepreneurial opportunity arose in 1984 where he could do product design and development for a software consulting company. Then, in 2017, he formed Zinck Engineering to take advantage of an opportunity with electric thermal storage systems. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Dalhousie University. He is past  President of Engineers Nova Scotia. He is also past Chair of the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board. He is past president of the Software Industry Association of Nova Scotia. In 2008, Chris was awarded an Engineers Canada Fellowship. In 2009, he was awarded the Engineers Nova Scotia J.D. Fraser Service Award. He is a past director of the Engineers Canada's board. In 2022, he was awarded the Engineers Nova Scotia Sexton Gold Medal Award.