Yuchun Zhou
About Yuchun Zhou
Yuchun Zhou is a Senior Software Engineer at Expedia Group with a strong background in server-driven UI, GraphQL, and Agile methodologies.
Current Role as Senior Software Engineer at Expedia Group
Yuchun Zhou is currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Expedia Group since 2021. In this role, Zhou leverages expertise in server-driven UI and GraphQL to contribute to modern web application development. This position marks a continuation of Zhou's career at Expedia Group, where Zhou manages and maintains business applications using technologies such as Kotlin, Java, gRPC, Servlets, Spring, and Hibernate.
Previous Experience at Expedia Group
Yuchun Zhou has held various roles at Expedia Group, starting as Software Engineer I from 2016 to 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. After one year, Zhou was promoted to Software Engineer II, a position held from 2017 to 2021 in the Greater Chicago Area. In these roles, Zhou developed skills in maintaining and enhancing business applications and demonstrated proficiency in Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.
Teaching Assistant Experience at Northwestern University
In 2014, Yuchun Zhou worked as a Teaching Assistant for a C class at Northwestern University in Evanston for three months. During this time, Zhou contributed to the academic environment by assisting students with course material and facilitating a better learning experience. This role allowed Zhou to develop strong communication and collaboration skills.
Educational Background
Yuchun Zhou holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Northwestern University, completed between 2013 and 2014. Additionally, Zhou earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, where Zhou studied from 2009 to 2013. This educational background provides a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering and computer science.
Expertise and Technical Proficiencies
Yuchun Zhou is adept in server-driven UI and GraphQL, which are essential for developing modern web applications. Zhou's technical skills encompass a range of technologies including Kotlin, Java, gRPC, Servlets, Spring, and Hibernate. Additionally, Zhou has a strong grasp of Agile methodologies, specifically Scrum and Kanban, which help in enhancing team productivity and managing projects effectively.