# Ian Chou

> Software Engineer at Qognit

Location: San Jose, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/ianchou

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ BioLegend
Jan 2022 – Present | San Diego, California, United States

### Software Engineer @ Qognit
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | San Carlos

### Software Engineer Intern @ Qognit
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area
Currently working on:
● Converting web based Python services into standalone program for Windows and Mac using wxPython
● Implementing custom auto-scale AWS instances using Python and AWS lambda functions
● Manage Azure instances for QA functional tests

Past Projects:
● Designed and implemented generic scatter plot border fitting algorithm using Python with numpy, scikit-learn, shapely, and matplotlib
● Implemented AWS lambda functions using Python, boto3, and chalice to create API endpoints to start/stop/restart Amazon EC2 instances
● Developed and implemented assay design summary tables using Python, SQL, Javascript, and Webix; Also provided exporting reports generated from assay design summary table
● Prototyped and implemented polygon edge reducer using Python
● Provided image manipulation solutions using Python Imaging Library
● Revamped and redesigned company website using Wordpress

Knowledge and Skills:
● GIT, Ubuntu 18.04, Windows 10, PostgreSQL, Python, Webix, Javascript, HTML, CSS

### IT Consultant @ Engineering at Illinois
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area
● Identified, analyzed, and troubleshooted problems with Windows and Linux workstations
● Managed technical equipment inventory for the department
● Created, managed, and resolved IT tickets using RT such as printing
and network connection problems
● Maintained healthy customer service experience

### Head Coordinator @ Asian American Association at UIUC
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area
● Directed and organized an annual cultural dance showcase with 100 models and 500+ tickets sold
● Led a team of 12 coordinators and 6 media team members
● Worked with a $5,000 budget split between venue cost, shirt orders, practice room fees, and equipment rentals
● Organized and facilitated bi-weekly practices

### Supervisor @ Latea Bubble Tea Lounge
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area
● Designated positions for employees and maintained workflow
● Led inventory management and organization
● Managed product orders and tracked revenue up to $3,000
● Oversaw daily opening and closing routines

### Treasurer @ Teen Health Awareness
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013
● Managed budget for the school years
● Budgeted fundraisers and computed expected profits
● Hosted Lupus Walk which generated over $1000

### Lab Assistant Intern @ CardioDx
Jan 2011 – Jan 2011
● Observed RNA analysis for good/bad samples
● Pipetted extracted DNA into plates for manufacturing
● Supervised loaded plates onto machines
● Labeled machines for clearer reference

### Lab Assistant Intern @ CardioDx
Jan 2010 – Jan 2010
● Observed RNA analysis for good/bad samples
● Pipetted extracted DNA into plates for manufacturing
● Organized fridges and freezers for easier access
● Labeled machines for clearer reference


## Education
### University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

### Bachelor of Science in Economics
University of Illinois System

### Lynbrook High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ianchou78

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Last updated: 2026-04-11