Allan Zhongyuan Yu
About Allan Zhongyuan Yu
Allan Zhongyuan Yu is a Lead Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in software engineering and finance, with experience in various roles across multiple companies.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Allan Zhongyuan Yu has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2021, serving as a Lead Software Engineer. His role involves leading Data Lake projects that utilize AWS technologies. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Software QA Automation Engineer at Thomson Reuters from 2017 to 2021, also based in Toronto, Ontario. His tenure at the company spans a total of six years.
Education and Expertise
Allan studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Computing and Financial Management from 2007 to 2013. His academic background includes a focus on Computer Science and Financial Management, providing him with a strong foundation in both software engineering and finance. He is also a certified AWS architect and developer, demonstrating his expertise in cloud solutions.
Background
Allan has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. His early career included positions such as Computer System Assistant at the University of Waterloo and IT Consultant Coop at Kinross Gold Corporation in 2008. He has also held roles at Blueprint Software Systems, Prinova, and RBC Capital Markets, among others, contributing to his extensive experience in software development and IT consulting.
Career Progression
Allan's career has progressed through various positions in software engineering and IT support. He worked as a Software Marketing Engineer at Blueprint Software Systems in 2011 and as a Software Tester at Prinova in 2012. He later served as an Application Developer Intermediate Program Analyst at 花旗 from 2014 to 2017 and as a Technical Systems Analyst at RBC Capital Markets in 2017. His roles have consistently involved software quality assurance and development.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Allan has accumulated a wealth of experience in software engineering and quality assurance. He has worked as a QA Software Analyst at Filemobile and as an Advanced Workstation Support Specialist at McKinsey & Company. His varied roles have equipped him with a comprehensive skill set in both technical and analytical aspects of software development.