Karen Cheung
About Karen Cheung
Karen Cheung is an Associate Software Engineer at Shippabo with a background in pharmacy and software engineering.
Company
Karen Cheung is currently working at Shippabo as an Associate Software Engineer. Shippabo is known for its innovative logistical solutions, and Karen contributes to its technological advancements. Prior to Shippabo, she spent a brief period at SvelteStorm as a Software Engineer in 2022. Her previous roles also include positions in healthcare, such as working as a Clinical Pharmacist at Optum in 2021-2022 and as a Pharmacist at RITE AID in San Diego, California, in 2021.
Title
Karen Cheung holds the position of Associate Software Engineer at Shippabo. She has transitioned into software engineering from a background in pharmacology, utilizing her diverse skill set to contribute to software development and technology solutions.
Education and Expertise
Karen Cheung has a rich educational background. She earned a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from UC San Diego, demonstrating her expertise in the pharmaceutical field. Additionally, she pursued an Advanced Software Engineering Immersive Program at Codesmith, where she honed her skills in computer science. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacological Chemistry from UC San Diego, which underpins her understanding of both pharmaceutical sciences and chemical principles.
Professional Background
Karen Cheung's professional journey is marked by notable transitions. She has served as a Software Engineer at SvelteStorm and currently works at Shippabo. Before moving into technology, she worked in healthcare as a Clinical Pharmacist at Optum for a year and as a Pharmacist at RITE AID in San Diego. Her early career began with an internship at RITE AID, lasting three years, where she gained practical experience in pharmaceutical practices.
Technological Contributions
Karen Cheung has made significant contributions to the tech field. She architected large-scale frontend features like personalized dashboards and prediction tools, leading to a 126% increase in user engagement. Additionally, she created email templates with MJML and used Mandrill API to enhance client notifications, increasing open and click rates by 68%. Karen has also implemented Test-Driven Development using Jest, Cypress, and Playwright, and managed platform deployment via CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud Platform. Furthermore, she built scalable backend APIs with GraphQL and optimized search performance and data retrieval using Elasticsearch and MongoDB.