Maria Zhao
About Maria Zhao
Maria Zhao is a Quality Engineer Lead at Zenefits, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University and has experience in various engineering roles, including web development and quality assurance.
Current Role at Zenefits
Maria Zhao serves as the Quality Engineer Lead at Zenefits, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. Her work involves applying various engineering practices, including Agile development and Test-Driven Development (TDD). Maria utilizes her expertise in programming languages and frameworks to enhance the user experience and maintain high standards in software development.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Maria Zhao gained valuable experience in several technical positions. She worked as a Web Developer Co-op at Move, Inc in 2016 for three months, where she contributed to web development projects. In 2018, she was a QA Engineer at Intel Corporation for three months. Additionally, she held QA/Technical Support Engineer Co-op positions at ActiveState and Hewlett Packard Enterprise in 2015, each for three months. These roles helped her develop a strong foundation in quality assurance and technical support.
Education and Expertise
Maria Zhao earned her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2016. During her academic career, she developed a strong understanding of data mining techniques and gained expertise in various programming languages, including Java, Python, and R. Her education provided her with a solid technical foundation that she applies in her professional work.
Technical Skills and Tools
Maria Zhao possesses a diverse skill set that includes proficiency in UI/UX Design and Responsive Web Design. She is experienced with multiple database systems, such as MySQL and MongoDB, and is skilled in using libraries and frameworks like Django, Flask, and D3.js. Additionally, she utilizes tools like Docker, Jenkins, and Tableau desktop for software development and data analysis. Maria employs version control systems, including Git and SVN, to manage code repositories effectively.