Joanne Hong
About Joanne Hong
Joanne Hong is a Software Engineer at Wealthsimple with a background in computer science from the University of Waterloo and previous experience at Improbable, Zynga, Shopify, and BlackBerry.
Current Position at Wealthsimple
Joanne Hong has been employed at Wealthsimple as a Software Engineer since 2021. Wealthsimple is a Canadian online investment management service. Joanne's contributions involve developing and maintaining software solutions that align with the company's financial technology goals.
Previous Role at Improbable
From 2018 to 2021, Joanne Hong served as a Software Engineer at Improbable, based in London, United Kingdom. Improbable is a British multinational technology company that focuses on large-scale simulations in the gaming industry. Joanne played a role in creating scalable and efficient software solutions, collaborating in a dynamic, innovative environment.
Internship and Research Experience
Joanne Hong has gathered diverse experience through multiple internships and research roles. In 2017, she interned at Zynga in the San Francisco Bay Area as a Software Engineering Intern, and also worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Waterloo. She also held two developer internships at Shopify in Ottawa, Canada, in 2016. Earlier, in 2015, she worked at BlackBerry in Waterloo, Ontario, as a Software Tools Developer Student.
Education and Academic Background
Joanne Hong completed her Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo from 2014 to 2018. The University of Waterloo is renowned for its strong emphasis on experiential learning and cooperative education, providing Joanne with a solid foundation in computer science principles and practical experience.