Sonya Zhao
About Sonya Zhao
Sonya Zhao is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and project leadership. She has worked at various organizations, including EnergyAustralia and Shine Solutions Group, and holds a Master's degree in Information Technology from RMIT University.
Current Role at Shine Solutions Group
Sonya Zhao serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Shine Solutions Group. She has held this position since 2017. In her role, she is responsible for developing software solutions and contributing to various projects within the organization. Her experience in software engineering allows her to effectively address technical challenges and collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality results.
Professional Experience
Sonya Zhao has a diverse professional background in software engineering and technology. Before her current role at Shine Solutions Group, she worked at EnergyAustralia as a Dev Lead since 2017. Additionally, she was a Project Lead at The Queen's Fund starting in 2019. Her previous positions include working as a Technical Developer at Dalian Wanda Group from 2010 to 2012, a Special Effects Artist at Base FX from 2008 to 2010, and a Software Engineer & Researcher at Microsoft from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Qualifications
Sonya Zhao holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of IT from RMIT University, completing her studies there from 2016 to 2017. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in computer science and information technology.
Previous Academic Roles
Sonya Zhao has experience in academic roles at RMIT University. She worked as a Casual Academic from 2016 to 2018, where she contributed to the educational development of students. Additionally, she served as a Mobile Application Developer at RMIT University for 11 months in 2017, further enhancing her technical skills in application development.
Career Timeline
Sonya Zhao's career spans several years and various roles in the technology sector. She began her career as a Special Effects Artist at Base FX from 2008 to 2010. After that, she worked at Dalian Wanda Group as a Technical Developer from 2010 to 2012. She then transitioned to Microsoft as a Software Engineer & Researcher from 2014 to 2016. Following her time at Microsoft, she took on roles at RMIT University and has been with Shine Solutions Group and EnergyAustralia since 2017.