Jason Chew
About Jason Chew
Jason Chew is a Full Stack Engineer at A.I. Insurance Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in backend API optimization and SQL queries. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has a diverse background in teaching and software development.
Work at A.I. Insurance
Jason Chew has been employed at A.I. Insurance Inc. as a Full Stack Engineer since 2023. In this role, he develops full stack applications that leverage both creative and analytical skills. His responsibilities include optimizing backend API routes and SQL queries, which are essential for enhancing application performance. Jason previously served as a Full Stack Engineer Intern at the same company for five months earlier in 2023.
Education and Expertise
Jason Chew holds a Master of Science in Mathematics from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the same institution, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 2017 to 2021. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering.
Background in Teaching
Before transitioning to software engineering, Jason Chew worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 2016 to 2021. He also served as a Teacher at Futures Academy for one year, from 2021 to 2022. These roles contributed to his ability to communicate complex concepts effectively, which is beneficial in his current engineering position.
Software Engineering Experience
Jason has a diverse range of experience in software engineering. He attended App Academy in 2022, where he completed a five-month program as a student. Following this, he worked as a Software Engineering Assistant at App Academy for three months in 2023. His practical experience in these roles has helped him develop skills in creating user experiences, particularly with React.js.
Interests and Career Transition
Jason Chew has a strong interest in tinkering within structured environments, which has driven his career in software engineering. He enjoys refactoring old code to improve scalability and reusability, finding this process rewarding. His transition from a potential academic career to software engineering was motivated by a desire for constant creativity and ingenuity in coding.