Lucie (Xi) Zhao
About Lucie (Xi) Zhao
Lucie (Xi) Zhao is a Technical Pod Lead with expertise in lending, risk, and compliance. She specializes in orchestration and software as a service, focusing on microservices and virtualization.
Current Role at Synctera
Lucie Zhao currently serves as a Technical Pod Lead at Synctera, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads teams focused on lending, risk, and compliance. Her leadership is characterized by a commitment to fostering collaborative and supportive team environments, which encourages creative problem-solving. Zhao's expertise in orchestration and software as a service is integral to her responsibilities, particularly in managing complex cross-functional projects.
Previous Experience at Synctera
Prior to her current role, Lucie Zhao worked at Synctera as a Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022. During her nine-month tenure, she contributed to various software development projects, enhancing her skills in microservices and virtualization. This experience laid the groundwork for her advancement to the Technical Pod Lead position.
Experience at Dell EMC
Lucie Zhao has extensive experience at Dell EMC, where she held multiple positions over several years. She worked as a Principal Software Developer from 2017 to 2021, contributing to projects in the Ottawa, Canada area. Additionally, she served as a Senior Software Engineer from 2015 to 2017 and briefly as a Senior Principal Software Developer in 2021. Her roles at Dell EMC involved advanced programming in Golang and Java, reinforcing her technical expertise.
Education and Expertise
Lucie Zhao earned her Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Computer Systems from Carleton University. Her educational background supports her technical skills and expertise in software development, particularly in orchestration, microservices, and virtualization. Zhao's advanced programming skills in Golang and Java complement her leadership capabilities in directing large-scale Agile teams.
Leadership and Team Management
Lucie Zhao is recognized for her ability to cultivate collaborative team environments that promote innovative problem-solving. She is particularly interested in directing large-scale Agile teams and managing complex projects that require cross-functional collaboration. Her leadership style emphasizes support and cooperation, which contributes to the success of her teams.