Chen Wilson
About Chen Wilson
Chen Wilson is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and teaching. He has worked at various institutions and companies, including Front, Rippling, and Stanford University, and holds degrees in Philosophy and advanced software engineering.
Current Role at Front
Chen Wilson currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Front, a role he has occupied since 2024. His tenure at Front follows a previous two-year period as a Software Engineer within the same organization, from 2022 to 2024. Both roles have taken place in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he has contributed to the development of software solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Chen Wilson worked as a Software Engineer at Rippling from 2019 to 2021 for two years. His experience also includes a position at Gusto! as a Senior Analyst in 2015, where he worked for six months. Additionally, he was involved in business development at Petcube for four months in 2015, and he participated in the Software Engineer Immersive Program at Hack Reactor from 2018 to 2019.
Teaching Experience
Chen Wilson has a background in academia, having served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at both Stanford University and the University of Colorado Boulder. His role at Stanford lasted for one year from 2010 to 2011, while he worked at the University of Colorado Boulder for one year from 2008 to 2009. These experiences contributed to his educational development and teaching skills.
Educational Background
Chen Wilson studied at multiple institutions, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy from Fudan University. He furthered his education at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he achieved a Master of Arts (M.A.). Additionally, he completed the Master's Degree requirements in the Ph.D. program at Stanford University. He also attended Hack Reactor, where he completed an Advanced Software Engineering Immersive program focused on Full Stack Development.