Robert Chen
About Robert Chen
Robert Chen is the Division Manager of Enterprise Software for Small Business Lending at Enova International, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in software engineering and management, he has contributed to various roles within Enova and other technology firms over the past two decades.
Work at Enova International
Robert Chen has held multiple positions at Enova International since 2018. He is currently the Division Manager for Enterprise Software for Small Business Lending, a role he has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, he served as Division Manager for the Software Engineering Data Team from 2020 to 2022, and as Software Engineering Manager for Shared Services Teams from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Enova has involved significant contributions to software engineering and management within the company.
Education and Expertise
Robert Chen has a strong educational background in engineering and data science. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. Additionally, he is self-taught in Data Science and has achieved certifications in Big Data and Hadoop Development from IBM and Fundamentals of Data Science from Springboard. His expertise spans software engineering, data science, and educational technology.
Background
Robert Chen's professional journey includes diverse roles across various companies. He began his career at Motorola as a Staff Engineer and has since worked in several managerial and leadership positions, including Director of Video Products at Ingenient Technologies and Software Development Manager at Cengage Learning. His experience also includes a significant role at Sasken Communication Technologies as a Senior Portfolio Manager. His career reflects a consistent focus on software development and engineering management.
Achievements
Robert Chen has achieved notable recognition throughout his career. He received the Motorola Japan President's award for enhancing compiler performance for European companies. His contributions include authoring a startup's first MPEG-4 decoder and leading initiatives that significantly improved operational efficiency, such as reducing underwriting model change times at a FinTech company. His work in educational technology also includes developing a developmental math product.