Penny Shen
About Penny Shen
Penny Shen is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in the tech industry, including roles at Salesforce, Medium, and Notion. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Rice University and has contributed to various projects throughout her career.
Work at Notion
Penny Shen has been employed at Notion as a Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the development and enhancement of Notion's collaborative workspace platform. Her experience in software engineering allows her to engage in various projects that improve user experience and functionality.
Previous Experience at Salesforce
Penny Shen has extensive experience at Salesforce, where she held multiple positions. She worked as an Associate Member of Technical Staff from 2014 to 2015, followed by a role as Member of Technical Staff from 2015 to 2017. She then advanced to Senior Member of Technical Staff from 2017 to 2018. During her time at Salesforce, she was involved in various software engineering projects that contributed to the company's technological advancements.
Experience at Medium
From 2018 to 2021, Penny Shen served as a Staff Software Engineer at Medium. In this position, she focused on developing features and improving the platform's performance. Her work at Medium contributed to enhancing the overall user experience and functionality of the publication platform.
Education and Expertise
Penny Shen studied Computer Science at Rice University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 2010 to 2014. Her academic background provided her with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career in various technical roles.
Research and Early Career
Before her professional roles, Penny Shen worked as a Research Assistant at Rice University from 2011 to 2013. She also created a 3D puzzle game called Block Party during her time at the university in 2014. Additionally, she gained early industry experience through internships at Intel Corporation in 2012 and Salesforce in 2013.