Kevin Chen
About Kevin Chen
Kevin Chen is a Senior Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters, where he leads the development of security-focused APIs and provides technical support. He has a background in software engineering and education, with experience at various organizations including Kumon North America and Varian Medical Systems.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Kevin Chen serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads the development of a new set of APIs aimed at enhancing the security posture of the organization. He collaborates with architects and external teams to create and review design documents based on system requirements. Additionally, he provides 24/7 on-call technical support, which includes monitoring and analyzing logs and resource metrics using DataDog.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Kevin Chen worked as a Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters from 2019 to 2022 in the Toronto, Canada Area. He also gained experience as a Full Stack Developer at Varian Medical Systems from 2018 to 2019 in Montreal, Canada Area. His earlier role included a position as a Computer Programmer at the University of Toronto's John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design for a brief period in 2017.
Educational Background
Kevin Chen studied at the University of Toronto, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree. His studies spanned from 2013 to 2018 and included coursework in Computer Science, Statistics, and Neuroscience. This diverse educational background has contributed to his expertise in software engineering and development.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Kevin Chen specializes in researching best practices for REST APIs, databases, and OAuth 2.0 + OIDC standards. He develops and deploys features for a Spring Boot REST API hosted in AWS EKS. His technical skills are complemented by his experience in providing technical support and monitoring systems, ensuring robust performance and security.
Teaching Experience at Kumon
Before his career in software engineering, Kevin Chen worked as an Instructor at Kumon North America, Inc. from 2012 to 2018. This role involved teaching and guiding students, which contributed to his communication and mentoring skills.