Vicky Chen
About Vicky Chen
Vicky Chen is a Software Engineer Intern currently working at Thomson Reuters in Toronto, Canada. She has a background in computer science from the University of Toronto and has experience in software development and project management.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Currently, Vicky Chen serves as a Software Engineer Intern at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she engages in various software development tasks, contributing to projects within a hybrid work environment in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her responsibilities include utilizing her programming skills to support the development of software solutions.
Education and Expertise
Vicky Chen is pursuing a degree in Computer Science at the University of Toronto, where she has been studying since 2020 and is expected to graduate in 2024. She completed her high school education at Vincent Massey Secondary School, earning her High School Diploma in 2020. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Background in Software Development
During her internship, Vicky utilized Microsoft Azure for user story backlog management and project planning within the SCRUM framework. She executed end-to-end tasks in TypeScript and Angular, demonstrating her capabilities in both front-end and back-end development. Additionally, she designed and implemented Python scripts that leveraged AWS DynamoDB and Apigee to enhance system efficiency.
Previous Experience as Lead Instructor
Vicky Chen worked as a Lead Instructor and Teaching Assistant at Code/Art from 2021 to 2022 in Miami, Florida. In this role, she was responsible for teaching programming concepts and guiding students in their learning journey. Her experience in education complements her technical skills and showcases her ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
Service in the Royal Canadian Navy
Before her career in software engineering, Vicky served as a Boatswain in the Royal Canadian Navy from 2019 to 2020 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. This experience provided her with a unique perspective and skills that contribute to her professional development.