Mengdi Chen
About Mengdi Chen
Mengdi Chen is a Staff Software Engineer with experience in AI-powered product development and a strong focus on improving developer experience. Previously, Chen held positions at FreeWheel, Douban, Meta, and ActionIQ, and has contributed to open-source software as a former member of the React.js core team.
Current Role at Normal Computing
Mengdi Chen serves as a Staff Software Engineer at Normal Computing, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in the New York City Metropolitan Area in a hybrid work environment. In this role, he focuses on developing software solutions and enhancing the overall developer experience within the engineering team.
Previous Experience at Meta
Prior to his current role, Mengdi Chen worked at Meta as a Senior Front End Engineer from 2019 to 2023. During his four years at Meta, he contributed to various projects, utilizing his expertise in front-end technologies to build user-friendly applications and improve performance.
Experience at FreeWheel and Douban
Mengdi Chen has experience as a Senior Software Engineer at FreeWheel from 2016 to 2019, where he worked for three years in New York City. Before that, he was a Front-end Engineer at Douban for one year in Beijing, China, from 2012 to 2013. His roles in these companies involved developing software solutions and engaging with new technologies.
Internship Experience
Mengdi Chen gained valuable experience through internships, including a position at ActionIQ in 2015 for three months in New York City. He also interned at Wozai Info Tech Inc. from 2011 to 2012 for five months in Beijing, China. These internships provided him with foundational skills in software development.
Education and Academic Background
Mengdi Chen holds a Master's Degree in Information Science from Cornell University, where he studied from 2014 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Digital Arts from Communication University of China, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background supports his technical expertise in software engineering.