Gen Chen
About Gen Chen
Gen Chen is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in both front-end and back-end development. Currently employed at Wizards of the Coast since 2012, Chen has contributed to various projects, including a web-based support ticketing tool for Microsoft and a game app for Android.
Work at Wizards of the Coast
Gen Chen has been employed at Wizards of the Coast since 2012, serving as a Software Engineer for over 12 years in the Greater Seattle Area. In this role, Chen focuses on front-end development for the Apps team. Responsibilities include investigating database data integrity and contributing to various software projects. Chen's work enhances user experience and functionality within the company's digital offerings.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to joining Wizards of the Coast, Gen Chen worked as a Contract Software Developer at Flying Wisdom Studios from 2010 to 2011 for five months in San Francisco, CA. Chen also held the position of SDE3 at Volt, working on Microsoft projects from 2011 to 2012 for one year in Redmond. These roles contributed to Chen's extensive experience in software development across different environments.
Education and Academic Background
Gen Chen studied at Full Sail University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Games and Programming Skills from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, Chen attended the University of Central Lancashire, obtaining a BS in Management Information Systems from 1998 to 2001. This educational background provided a solid foundation in both programming and information systems.
Technical Skills and Projects
Gen Chen has a diverse skill set in software development, with experience in both front-end and back-end technologies. Notable projects include the development of a web-based support ticketing tool for Microsoft's internal system using Silverlight, JavaScript, and T-SQL. Chen also created a game app for Android called FaceFighter using Java and developed a framework for 2D HTML5 animations on the Planeswalker Points website, allowing artists to configure animations without additional coding.