Helen Qiu
About Helen Qiu
Helen Qiu is a Software Engineering Intern at Shift, with a background in psychology from Stanford University. She has held various roles at Stanford, including research assistant and council representative, and has developed libraries in GoLang for vehicle identification data integration.
Work at Shift
Helen Qiu has been employed as a Software Engineering Intern at Shift since 2019. In this role, she has contributed to various projects, leveraging her skills in software development. Her work involves collaborating with teams to enhance software solutions and improve user experiences. Shift is known for its innovative approach in the automotive industry, and Helen's contributions support the company's objectives in technology and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Helen Qiu studied at Stanford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from 2016 to 2020. Her academic background provides a foundation for her work in software engineering and human-computer interaction. She has developed libraries in GoLang, showcasing her programming capabilities. Additionally, her experience with Amazon Redshift and Apache Airflow highlights her proficiency in data management and processing.
Background
Helen Qiu has a diverse background in various roles at Stanford University. She served as a Frosh Council Representative from 2016 to 2017, where she engaged with the student community. Her roles as a Research Assistant at both the Stanford Human-Computer Interaction Group and the Social Learning Lab from 2017 to 2019 allowed her to gain hands-on experience in research and development. She also worked as a Teaching Assistant at Bing Nursery School in 2017.
Internship Experience
Helen Qiu has held multiple internships that have contributed to her professional development. In 2017, she worked as a Marketing Project Intern at the Stanford Pre-business Association. She also interned at Orro in Data Science and Product Management for two months in 2018. These experiences provided her with insights into marketing strategies and product management, complementing her technical skills.
Technical Writing and Documentation Skills
Helen Qiu has demonstrated her technical writing abilities by authoring documentation on Amazon CloudSearch. This role required her to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively. Her experience in documentation is complemented by her work in software development, where clear communication is essential for successful project outcomes.