# Jiachen Zhao

> CTO of HorizonView Technologies | Web Developer & UI Expert | Car Enthusiast

Location: Scotts Valley, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/jiachenzhao

I'm a software developer passionate about making a difference in the renewable energy space. 

My role at Horizonview Technologies involves leading the development of both internal tools and client-facing platforms and products for aerial inspection and analytics. I am responsible for creating our efficient vertical integration process from image capture to data delivery. 

I have a main focus on simplifying the complex process of solar inspections to create an easy to understand, actionable space for all customers to appreciate. 

I love clean and unique designs in software and really enjoy being a part of making renewable energy more ubiquitous.

## Work Experience
### Chief Technology Officer @ Horizonview Technologies
Jan 2025 – Present

### Senior Software Developer @ Horizonview Technologies
Jan 2024 – Present | Santa Cruz, California, United States
Lead developer of internal and client software applications.

### Lead Software Engineer @ Horizonview Technologies
Jan 2024 – Present | Santa Cruz, CA
Lead developer of internal and customer-facing software applications that power Horizonview's aerial inspection platform. 

- Architected scalable backend infrastructure for thermal and RGB data processing
- Integrated machine learning fault detection pipelines with map-based visualization tools
- Collaborated with flight and data teams to streamline ingestion & reporting workflows
- Developed APIs for insight, Horizionview's client analytics interface.


## Education
### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
University of California, Santa Cruz


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jiachen-zhao-5379a1139

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Last updated: 2026-04-01