Shining Chen
About Shining Chen
Shining Chen is a Senior Quality Analyst with extensive experience in quality assurance and project management across various industries. She has worked for notable companies including Bosch, Siemens, and Thoughtworks, and holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Social Psychology.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Shining Chen currently serves as a Senior Quality Analyst at ThoughtWorks, a position held since 2022 in Italy. In this role, Chen focuses on ensuring the quality of software products through various testing methodologies and practices. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product delivery and performance.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to joining ThoughtWorks, Shining Chen worked as a Senior Quality Analyst Consultant at ThoughtWorks from 2020 to 2022 in Hamburg, Germany. Chen has extensive experience in quality assurance, having held positions such as Senior Agile Tester at MYTOYS GROUP and Senior IT/IoT Consultant at FourEnergy GmbH. These roles involved managing testing processes and implementing agile methodologies.
Educational Background
Shining Chen holds a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering - Systems from the University of Michigan, completed from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, Chen earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2002 to 2005. Chen also studied Organizational and Social Psychology at the London School of Economics and Political Science from 2013 to 2014.
Professional Certifications
Shining Chen is a certified Scrum Master by Scrum Alliance, which emphasizes expertise in agile project management and teamwork. Additionally, Chen is a certified career coach by Schulz von Thun Institut & Perspekto Coaching GmbH, providing coaching services to clients referred by German unemployment offices in Berlin.
Work History and Roles
Shining Chen has a diverse work history spanning various roles and industries. Chen worked as an R&D Engineer at Bosch and Siemens Home Appliances Group (BSH) from 2008 to 2013. Other notable positions include Graduate Technical Intern at Bosch and IAV Automotive Engineering in 2007, and Agile Project Management Consultant at webcito UG in 2017. Chen's experience also includes consulting roles in product management and intellectual property.