Tony Zhao
About Tony Zhao
Tony Zhao is a Technical Software Manager at BlueCat, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having held positions at companies such as Thinktum, Ethoca, and Sybase, and holds degrees in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto.
Work at BlueCat
Tony Zhao has been employed at BlueCat as a Technical Software Manager since 2020. In this role, he oversees software development projects and manages technical teams to ensure the successful delivery of software solutions. His responsibilities include coordinating project timelines, facilitating communication among team members, and implementing best practices in software development.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining BlueCat, Tony Zhao worked at Ethoca as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Data Infrastructure from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack) at Thinktum from 2014 to 2017. His early career included an internship as a Software Developer at Sybase from 2006 to 2007 and a Research Internship at Sun Microsystems from 2007 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Tony Zhao holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto. Additionally, he has pursued studies in Machine Learning at fast.ai, enhancing his expertise in this rapidly evolving field.
Career Timeline
Tony Zhao's career spans several key positions in software engineering. He began as a Software Developer Intern at Sybase, followed by a Research Internship at Sun Microsystems. He then progressed to roles at Ethoca and Thinktum, where he gained experience as a Senior Software Engineer. In 2020, he transitioned to his current role at BlueCat, marking a significant step in his professional journey.