Wei Zhou
About Wei Zhou
Wei Zhou is a Principal Engineer at Kinaxis in Ottawa, Ontario, with over 25 years of experience in software development and cloud infrastructure technologies. He has previously held positions at notable companies such as Nortel Networks, Nokia Networks, and Bell Northern Research.
Work at Kinaxis
Wei Zhou has been employed at Kinaxis as a Principal Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing solutions that enhance supply chain management through advanced software engineering practices. His work contributes to the company's mission of providing rapid and reliable supply chain planning solutions. Zhou's tenure at Kinaxis spans over five years, during which he has utilized his extensive experience in software development and cloud infrastructure technologies.
Previous Employment History
Prior to joining Kinaxis, Wei Zhou held several significant positions in the technology sector. He worked at Bell Northern Research as a Software Developer from 1993 to 1996. He then joined Nortel Networks, where he served as a Senior Software Developer from 1997 to 2006. Zhou continued to advance his career at Nokia Networks, working as a Senior Software Developer from 2007 to 2017. Most recently, he was a Member of Technical Staff at Wind River from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Wei Zhou holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University, which he obtained from 1991 to 1993. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Technology from Peking University, studying from 1984 to 1988. Zhou specializes in vRAN Network Function Virtualization Platforms and possesses expertise in cloud infrastructure technologies, which enhances the scalability and efficiency of software solutions.
Professional Experience
With over 25 years of experience, Wei Zhou has developed a strong background in carrier-grade real-time software development. His career includes significant contributions to advancements in virtualized radio access networks. Zhou's extensive experience encompasses various roles in software development, where he has consistently worked on enhancing software solutions for telecommunications and cloud infrastructure.