# Christy Chen

> Senior Software Engineer @ Meta, ex-Microsoft

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/christychen

Web, browser, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++ and Python.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Meta
Jan 2024 – Present | Menlo Park, California, United States

### Software Engineer 2 @ Microsoft
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | Greater Seattle Area

### Software Engineer @ Microsoft
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | Greater Seattle Area
Microsoft Edge browser. 

Web Performance Optimization - Created diagnostic tools to address memory leaks and latency in enterprise applications. Orchestrated collaborations with first-party partners to boost product performance and customer satisfaction. (Tech: TypeScript)

UI Upgrade - Revamped Developer Tools' UI, implementing customer-driven features and leading the feature rollout process. (Tech: TypeScript)

Data Management and Telemetry - Conducted audits and re-baselined usage data, implemented telemetry, and led the creation of dashboards for decision-making insights. Managed team data and telemetry dashboards. (Tech: TypeScript, Python, Kusto Query Language)

Engineering System Improvements - Developed multiple automation tools and established code guidelines and processes to enhance team productivity and efficiency. (Tech: Python)

Localization - Introduced localization to Chromium and Edge DevTools for global developer inclusivity.
Designed and implemented frontend API, backend translation pipeline, and onboarding tools for the new
pipeline. (Tech: JavaScript, Python, C++)

Chromium Transition - Adapted Chromium code base, improved test coverage, and contributed to the
open-source project, including localization and accessibility improvements. Developed tools to ensure code base alignment with company guidelines. (Tech: JavaScript, Python)

### Software Engineer Intern @ Microsoft
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Greater Seattle Area
Microsoft LEAP program. Working as an intern on the Edge DevTools team.
Implement features to improve user experiences

### Accessioner II @ Guardant Health
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Redwood City, California, United States
Served as a lead to Accessioner I

### Accessioner I @ Guardant Health
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Redwood City, California, United States
- Developed Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) with the engineering team by providing testing and evaluating user experience.
- Work with the Bioinformatics team to gather data for patient reports.
- Support Clinical Laboratory staff with sample processing and data reporting.
- Worked in a team of six to prepare samples for testing by isolating plasma.
- Verified aspects of incoming samples and assessed acceptability of the sample
testing.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science (BS) in Molecular, Cell, Developmental Biology
UCLA
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013

### Computer Science
Hackbright Academy
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016

### Minor in Film, Television, and Digital Media
UCLA
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/christy-yc-chen

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Last updated: 2026-03-22