Alton Chiu
About Alton Chiu
Alton Chiu is a Software Engineer III at Index Exchange, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong background in computer engineering, holding both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Toronto, and has experience in various programming languages and back-end development.
Work at Index Exchange
Alton Chiu has held multiple positions at Index Exchange since 2015. He started as a Software Engineer I from 2015 to 2017, contributing to various projects in Toronto, Ontario. He advanced to Software Engineer II from 2017 to 2020, where he continued to enhance his skills and take on more responsibilities. Since 2020, he has been working as a Software Engineer III, focusing on back-end development and systems integration. His role involves working within the Exchange Platform Engineering Division, having previously been part of the Integrations/Production Operations team.
Education and Expertise
Alton Chiu earned a Master of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, graduating in 2015 with a GPA of 3.92/4.0. His academic background also includes a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Computer Engineering, which he completed in 2012. His studies equipped him with a strong foundation in programming languages, including Golang, C/C++, Perl, and Python, along with experience in Java. He specializes in back-end development, compilers, parallel programming, and databases, including SQL and DB2.
Background
Before his tenure at Index Exchange, Alton Chiu worked at IBM Canada Ltd. as a C++ Programmer for one year from 2010 to 2011. He completed a 16-month internship at IBM Canada as part of the DB2 Upper Compiler Team, gaining practical experience in software development. Additionally, he was a Computer Engineering Undergraduate Student at the University of Toronto from 2007 to 2012, where he laid the groundwork for his future career in software engineering.
Achievements
Alton Chiu graduated with honours from the University of Toronto, achieving a notable GPA of 3.92/4.0 in his Master of Applied Science program. His academic performance reflects his dedication and proficiency in computer engineering. His experience spans various roles in software engineering, allowing him to develop expertise in back-end systems and programming languages, which are critical in his current position at Index Exchange.