Colin Chang
About Colin Chang
Colin Chang serves as the Engineering Squad Lead at Behance, where he leads the live streaming engineering team and oversees the migration of the codebase to Typescript. He has a background in computer science and philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley, and has previously worked at Adobe and UC Berkeley.
Work at Behance
Colin Chang serves as the Engineering Squad Lead at Behance, a role he has held since 2019. He leads the live streaming engineering team, focusing on developing innovative solutions tailored for creative professionals. One of his significant contributions includes spearheading the migration of Behance's codebase to Typescript, which has improved type safety and maintainability. Additionally, he introduced Prettier to the codebase, enhancing code consistency and readability. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Computer Scientist II at Behance from 2014 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Colin Chang studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Computer Science from 2010 to 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in engineering and technology. This combination of disciplines allows him to approach problem-solving with both analytical and creative perspectives.
Background in Research and Assistance
Colin Chang has experience in academic research and assistance. He worked as a Research Assistant at UC Berkeley from 2012 to 2013 for eight months, contributing to various projects. Additionally, he served as a Lab Assistant for three months in 2012. These roles provided him with practical experience in a collaborative research environment, enhancing his technical skills.
Development Contributions
Colin Chang played a key role in the development of the Learn tab in the Creative Cloud Desktop Application. This feature is an iframed Next.js application supported by an Express.js server. His involvement in this project showcases his ability to integrate various technologies and contribute to user-centered design in software development.