River Shen
About River Shen
River Shen is a Senior Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development across various companies, including Kinaxis, Embark Trucks, and General Motors. He holds a BS in Computer Science from Bishop's University and specializes in in-memory database development, GNU Debugger, and Linux.
Current Role at Kinaxis
River Shen serves as a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Kinaxis, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves advanced software engineering tasks, contributing to the development and optimization of supply chain management solutions. The position is remote, allowing him to work from Ontario, Canada.
Previous Experience at Embark Trucks
Prior to his current role, River Shen worked at Embark Trucks as a Software Developer from 2022 to 2023. During his 10-month tenure in Ontario, Canada, he focused on developing software solutions for autonomous trucking technology.
Background in Software Engineering at General Motors
River Shen spent three years at General Motors, from 2019 to 2022, as a Senior Software Engineer, Subject Matter Expert (SME), and Product Owner. His work in Markham, Ontario, involved overseeing software projects and contributing to the development of automotive technologies.
Experience at IBM and BlackBerry
At IBM, River Shen held the position of Advisory Developer and Technical Lead from 2016 to 2019, where he worked in Mississauga. He also worked at BlackBerry in various roles, including Device Application Platform Developer from 2012 to 2015 and Enterprise Software Developer from 2011 to 2012, both in Mississauga, Ontario.
Educational Background in Computer Science
River Shen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Bishop's University. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in software development and information technology.