Ching Chow
Greetings! This is my full resume.
PROFILE
I am a tech enthusiast that used to build systems for myself and others. Today, I spend less time with hardware and more with software. I enjoy working in fast-paced environments that fosters rapid iteration, and I like to see my contributions make a meaningful impact for my fellow developers and to the business. My philosophy is computers should be easy.
TECH
A list of languages, platforms, and other tools that I work with on a regular basis and have confidence in using.
- Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, bash
- Tools & Platforms: Amazon Web Services, Docker, GitHub Actions, git, PostgreSQL, pytest, pytest-cov, pytest-xdist, Redis, unittest
- Operating Systems: macOS, Linux, Windows
HISTORY
Software Engineer II
January 2019 - June 2023
BentoBox
New York City, NY
- Led the transition from Python 2 to 3 and Django 2 to 3 for the main codebase.
- Built an auto-scaling CI infrastructure with GitHub Actions and Amazon EC2 instances.
- Reduced CI test duration from nearly two hours to 20 minutes.
- Reduced overhead and errors by increasing automation and eliminating complexity.
- Improved developer quality of life by building developer requested features and tools.
BentoBox helps restaurants build websites, online ordering, gift cards and more. All in one place.
Software Developer
June 2016 - December 2018
Jun Group
New York City, NY
- Maintained the on-site CI infrastructure.
- Developed in-house tools for automation and developer productivity.
- Collaborated with developers to deliver new features and bug fixes.
- Improved coverage and reliability of unit and integration tests.
Jun Group is an advertising company that provides mobile and web platforms to get millions of people to engage with video and branded content.
Quality Assurance Specialist
May 2013 - June 2016
Jun Group
New York City, NY
- Built the on-site CI infrastructure and increased testing capacity more than 500%.
- Wrote multi-platform automation tools to manage CI and its fleet of virtual machines.
- Mobile and desktop testing with Ruby, JavaScript, Selenium, and Appium.
Jun Group is an advertising company that provides mobile and web platforms to get millions of people to engage with video and branded content.
Manager
August 2003 - May 2013
Eight on the Break
Dunellen, NJ
- Short-order cook making cheesesteaks, burgers, and fried foods.
- Opening/closing of register and safe, quarter collection, and bank visits.
- Maintaining operation and cleanliness of games and other on-site facilities.
- Training of new associates.
- Customer assistance.
Eight on the Break is the longest running arcade in the United States. Its video games, pinball, billiards, and delicious cheesesteaks have been attracting casual and enthusiast audiences since its founding in 1973. Weekly and annual video game competitions has made it a household name in both the fighting game community and music game community.
REFERENCES
Pierre Drescher
CTO, Co-Founder
BentoBox - Fiserv Restaurant Solutions
Chris Cotty
CEO
Boardwalk Empire LLC
Contact details available upon request.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Class of 2010
New Brunswick, NJ
- Graduated cum laude with a 3.45 GPA.
- Delta Epsilon Iota academic honor society.
- Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society.
- Dean’s List for three semesters.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| 01-198-442 | Multimedia & Graphics |
| 01-198-416 | Operating System Design |
| 01-198-415 | Compilers |
| 01-198-352 | Internet Technology |
| 01-198-344 | Design & Analysis of Computer Algorithms |
| 01-198-336 | Information & Data Management |
| 01-198-314 | Principles of Programming Languages |
| 01-198-211 | Computer Architecture |
| 01-198-206 | Discrete Structures II |
Middlesex County College
Associate of Science, Computer Science, Class of 2008
Edison, NJ
- Graduated summa cum laude with a 3.82 GPA.
- Phi Theta Kappa international honor society of the two-year college.
- Paul Bhatia Award in recognition of outstanding achievement.
- National Science Foundation Edison Scholar Scholarship for two semesters.
- Dean’s List for five semesters.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| CSC-235 | Data Structures |
| CSC-233 | Computer Architecture & Assembly Language |
| CSC-211 | Programming in Java |
| CSC-134 | Object Oriented Programming with C++ |
| MAT-210 | Linear Algebra |
| MAT-206 | Discrete Mathematics |
| MAT-132 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus II |
| MAT-131 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus I |
| PHY-122 | General Physics II |
| PHY-121 | General Physics I |