Gexin Sun
About Gexin Sun
Gexin Sun is a Senior Software Engineer at Coupa Software with over 20 years of experience in enterprise applications development.
Title and Role at Coupa Software
Gexin Sun holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Coupa Software and has been in this role since 2019. In this capacity, Gexin is responsible for developing critical application functionalities for the Coupa Enterprise Platform, which is an all-in-one business spend management platform. Gexin leverages over 20 years of IT skills and experience in enterprise application development, contributing to the platform's efficiency and robustness.
Previous Experience at Exari Systems
Before joining Coupa Software, Gexin Sun worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Exari Systems from 2018 to 2019. During this 8-month tenure in Newbury, UK, Gexin contributed to various software engineering projects, applying a strong problem-solving approach and a can-do attitude to deliver quality work within agile teams.
Career at CA Technologies
Gexin Sun had a long and notable career at CA Technologies, where he worked from 1997 to 2018 in Slough, United Kingdom. Gexin progressed through various roles, starting as a Software Engineer (1997-2003), then moving to Senior Software Engineer (2003-2010), and finally serving as Principal Software Engineer (2010-2018). Throughout these years, Gexin was involved in enterprise application development, demonstrating adaptability and making significant contributions to new projects.
Early Career Roles
Gexin Sun began his career in the mid-1990s with roles at Anite Telecoms Ltd and BancTec Ltd as an Analyst Programmer. He then worked at Misys as a System Analyst Programmer in 1997. These positions helped Gexin build a strong foundation in software development and systems analysis.
Academic Background and Research
Gexin Sun pursued an extensive academic career before transitioning into the software industry. He earned a Ph.D. in Rock Fracture Mechanics from the University of Nottingham (1986-1989) and spent several years as a Research Fellow at both Nottingham University (1989-1992) and Aston University, Birmingham (1992-1995). In addition, Gexin holds a BSc in Mining Engineering from the University of Science and Technology Beijing (1981-1985) and an English Language Certification from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (1985-1986).