Kenny Chan
About Kenny Chan
Kenny Chan is a Senior Software Engineer at Wealthsimple with extensive experience in frontend and full-stack development, and a background in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
Title
Kenny Chan holds the title of Senior Software Engineer.
Current Role at Wealthsimple
Kenny Chan is currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Wealthsimple. His tenure began in 2021, and he is based in Toronto, Ontario, working remotely. During his time at Wealthsimple, Kenny has contributed to several key projects including the development of the company's Rewards & Referrals system, enhancement of the Deposits/Withdrawals processes, top-of-funnel growth initiatives, and improvements to the Bank Transfers systems.
Experience at Shopify
Kenny Chan has an extensive background at Shopify, where he worked in various capacities over several years. From 2018 to 2020, he served as a Frontend Developer and subsequently as a Senior Frontend Developer from 2020 to 2021. Kenny was also involved in co-op roles at Shopify, including stints as a Front End Developer for the Product Marketing team in 2017 and the Dotcom Team in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Kenny Chan studied Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo, earning his Bachelor's Degree from 2013 to 2018. This academic background provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various software development roles.
Consultancy and Founding Experience
In addition to his roles at established companies, Kenny Chan has also been involved in consultancy and entrepreneurial activities. From 2021 to 2023, he served as a Web Consultant at Pop Collectibles Canada. He is also the founder of Pixel Walrus, a role he has held since 2020, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.