You(vincent) Zhao
About You(vincent) Zhao
Vincent Zhao is a Software Engineer at Highmark Inc. in the Greater Pittsburgh Area, where he has worked since 2016. He holds two Master of Science degrees in Computer Science and Data Modeling/Warehousing from The George Washington University and has extensive experience in UNIX systems, SOA, and Agile methodologies.
Work at Highmark
Vincent Zhao has been employed at Highmark Inc. as a Software Engineer since 2016. Over the course of his eight-year tenure, he has contributed to various projects within the Greater Pittsburgh Area. His role involves leveraging his technical skills to develop and maintain software solutions that support the company's operations.
Education and Expertise
Vincent Zhao earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from The George Washington University, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also completed a Master of Science (M.S.) in Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration at the same institution during the same period. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in software development and database management.
Background
Before joining Highmark, Vincent Zhao gained experience as a Software Developer at Vanda Group in Beijing City, China, from 2011 to 2014. He also completed an internship as a Software Developer at Spatial Front, Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD, from 2015 to 2016. These roles helped him build a diverse skill set in software engineering and application development.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Vincent Zhao possesses strong hands-on experience with UNIX systems and has a solid understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and distributed systems. He is proficient in Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Test-Driven Development (TDD). His technical expertise includes developing applications for billing systems using Java, J2EE, EJB, Websphere, WAS, Oracle, and DB2.
Version Control and Configuration Management
Vincent Zhao has experience in version control and configuration management, which are essential skills in software development. These competencies enable him to manage changes to software projects effectively and ensure the integrity of the codebase throughout the development lifecycle.