Lionel(zikai) Zhao
About Lionel(zikai) Zhao
Lionel (Zikai) Zhao is a Senior Software Engineer currently employed at Afterpay and a Co-Founder and Tech Lead at Elephone, both based in Melbourne, Australia. He has extensive experience in software development, having worked at various companies including Paylinx, Tuftec Solutions, and Accenture.
Work at Afterpay
Currently, Lionel Zhao serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Afterpay, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he contributes to the development and enhancement of Afterpay's financial technology solutions. His experience in software engineering allows him to work on various projects that aim to improve user experience and operational efficiency within the company.
Experience at Elephone
Lionel Zhao is a Co-Founder and Tech Lead at Elephone, a position he has maintained since 2017. In this role, he oversees technical development and strategic direction for the company. His leadership in technology initiatives contributes to Elephone's growth and innovation in the market.
Previous Roles in Software Development
Before joining Afterpay, Lionel Zhao held several positions in software development. He worked as a Full Stack Developer at Paylinx Australia for five months in 2018. He also served as a Software Engineer at Tuftec Solutions from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he was a Lead Frontend Developer at Accenture from 2020 to 2021 and worked as a Full Stack Developer at Accenture for 11 months in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Lionel Zhao earned a Bachelor’s Degree of Advanced Computing (Honours) in Computer Science from The Australian National University. His studies, completed from 2014 to 2016, provided him with a solid foundation in computer science principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles.