Alan Chen
About Alan Chen
Alan Chen is an Engineering Manager at Rent The Runway, where he has held various engineering roles since 2017. He is a first-generation college graduate with a background in technology entrepreneurship and actively promotes financial literacy education.
Work at Rent the Runway
Alan Chen has held multiple positions at Rent the Runway, starting as a Front End Engineering Intern in 2017. He progressed to Software Engineer I, Software Engineer II, and then to Senior Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022. Following this, he served as Engineering Lead from 2022 to 2023. Currently, he works as an Engineering Manager, a role he has held since 2023. His tenure at Rent the Runway spans several years, during which he contributed to various engineering projects in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Alan Chen is a first-generation college student who graduated from CUNY in 2017. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Technology Entrepreneurship from Baruch College and also studied at the Macaulay Honors College, where he achieved a similar degree. Additionally, he completed a Data Science fellowship at the Macaulay Data Science Pipeline. His educational background includes studies in Computer Science at The City College of New York and a program in Japanese Film and Culture during a study abroad in Tokyo.
Background
Alan Chen began his career with internships in software development, including a position at Zive, Inc. in 2014 and a role at Tishman Speyer in 2012. He later worked at Springboard as a Software Engineer Career Mentor from 2020 to 2022, where he guided aspiring software engineers. His experience spans various roles in software engineering, showcasing a commitment to both technical skills and mentorship.
Achievements
Alan Chen actively promotes financial literacy education alongside his engineering career. He advocates for the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement, emphasizing the importance of financial education in personal and professional development. His involvement in these initiatives reflects a commitment to empowering others through knowledge and resources.