Bo Chen
About Bo Chen
Bo Chen is a co-founder of Xendit, having previously served as its Founder and CTO. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and has interned at various technology companies including Noldus Information Technology and POPSUGAR.
Work at Xendit
Bo Chen has been a Co-Founder at Xendit since 2022, contributing to the company's growth in the Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia. Prior to this role, he served as the Founder and CTO from 2015 to 2022, where he played a significant part in shaping the company's technology and strategy. His experience at Xendit has involved overseeing product development and engineering efforts, ensuring the company remains a leader in the payment processing industry in Southeast Asia.
Education and Expertise
Bo Chen studied Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2010 to 2014. He completed his high school education at Wootton High School, obtaining a high school diploma from 2006 to 2010. His academic background provides a strong foundation in technical skills and problem-solving abilities relevant to his roles in software engineering and technology leadership.
Background
Bo Chen began his career with internships that laid the groundwork for his expertise in software engineering. He worked as a Software Engineering Intern at Noldus Information Technology in 2011 for four months in Wageningen, Netherlands. He further developed his skills as a Software Engineering Intern at POPSUGAR in 2013 for six months in the San Francisco Bay Area. His early experiences in diverse environments contributed to his technical proficiency and understanding of the tech industry.
Professional Experience
Before his tenure at Xendit, Bo Chen held various positions in the tech industry. He worked as a Full Stack Engineer at Brandcast Inc for eight months in 2014 in San Francisco. Following that, he joined Ripple Labs as a Software Engineer from 2014 to 2015 for seven months in the San Francisco Bay Area. These roles equipped him with a broad range of skills in software development and engineering practices, which he later applied in his leadership positions.