Raymond Zeng
About Raymond Zeng
Raymond Zeng is a software developer currently employed at SOTI since 2021, where he has contributed to the development of user-friendly tools for IoT devices. He has a background in teaching and research assistance at Simon Fraser University and the University of Toronto, along with academic qualifications in business and applied computing.
Work at SOTI
Raymond Zeng has been employed at SOTI as a Software Developer since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to the development of SOTI Blockly, a platform designed for creating custom blocks. He designed a user-friendly step-by-step wizard to assist users in this process. Additionally, he developed a feature that enables users to interact with IoT devices and APIs through custom blocks. His work has focused on enhancing the functionality of SOTI Blockly, including the ability to create custom blocks using JavaScript code.
Education and Expertise
Raymond Zeng holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, where he studied Finance from 2011 to 2017. He furthered his education at the University of Toronto, earning a Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC) with a CGPA of 3.93/4.00, completing his studies in 2020. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software development and technology.
Background
Raymond Zeng began his career in academia, working as a Teaching Assistant at Simon Fraser University from 2015 to 2017. He later served as a Research Assistant at the same institution in 2018. In 2019, he took on a Teaching Assistant role at the University of Toronto, which lasted for seven months. In 2020, he gained experience as a Research and Development Intern at SOTI before transitioning to his current position as a Software Developer.
Achievements
During his tenure at SOTI, Raymond Zeng has made significant contributions to the development of SOTI Blockly. He designed a user-friendly wizard to assist users in creating custom blocks and developed features that facilitate interaction with IoT devices and APIs. His work has enhanced the overall functionality of the platform, allowing for greater user engagement and customization.