Kenny Chen
About Kenny Chen
Kenny Chen is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in iOS development, currently employed at Cheddar Inc. since 2020. He has previously worked at New York City Transit and Citi, demonstrating a strong background in software engineering and data management tools.
Work at Cheddar
Kenny Chen has been employed at Cheddar Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, he has contributed to the development and maintenance of the Cheddar iOS application. His efforts led to a significant increase in Monthly Active Users (MAU), achieving a 500% growth. He utilizes advanced technologies, including RxSwift and GraphQL, to enhance backend interfacing for application maintenance.
Previous Experience at New York City Transit
Prior to joining Cheddar, Kenny Chen worked at New York City Transit as an iOS Developer from 2018 to 2019. During his 11-month tenure, he led the development of the News12 iOS Application, employing the MVVM architecture and Combine framework. This experience contributed to his expertise in mobile application development.
Background in Financial Services
Kenny Chen has a background in financial services, having worked as a Financial Associate at Citi from 2012 to 2017. His five-year experience at Citibank Union Square provided him with insights into financial operations and client management.
Education and Expertise
Kenny Chen studied Business Administration and Management at Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) from 2011 to 2013. His educational background complements his technical skills, which include proficiency in various iOS frameworks such as ARKit and CoreBluetooth, as well as data management tools like Sqlite, CoreData, and Oracle SQL.
Experience at TurnToTech
Before his role at New York City Transit, Kenny Chen worked as an iOS Developer at TurnToTech from 2015 to 2016. His 11-month experience in the Flatiron District helped him further develop his skills in mobile application development and software engineering.