Joseph Z Chen
About Joseph Z Chen
Joseph Z Chen is an Engineering Manager at Sift, where he leads a remote team of nine engineers and oversees the Console Platform team. He has over a decade of experience in software engineering, having held various roles at multiple companies including Peach Inc., Urbanspoon, and CityGrid Media.
Work at Sift
Joseph Z Chen has been serving as an Engineering Manager at Sift since 2020. He oversees the Console Platform team, which is responsible for a customer-facing web application that assists in fraud investigation and data management. His role involves managing a remote team of nine engineers distributed across the US and Ukraine. He collaborates closely with product managers to prioritize and scope projects, ensuring successful project delivery. Additionally, he engages in cross-team and cross-department initiatives to enhance collaboration and project outcomes.
Previous Experience
Before his current role at Sift, Joseph Z Chen worked at Peach Inc. as a Lead Software Engineer from 2017 to 2018, and as a Senior Software Engineer from 2015 to 2017. He also held positions at Urbanspoon as a Software Developer from 2013 to 2015, and at CityGrid Media as a Software Engineer from 2011 to 2013. His experience includes working at Intelius as a Software Developer from 2009 to 2011, where he developed his technical skills and contributed to various projects.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Z Chen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in software engineering and management. Over the years, he has developed expertise in team management, project delivery, and engineering best practices, which he applies in his current role.
Team Development and Management
In his capacity as Engineering Manager, Joseph Z Chen supports team development through hiring practices and guiding career growth for his engineers. He establishes efficient processes for sprint execution, team meetings, and engineering best practices. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement, contributing to the overall success of his team and projects.