Po Linn Chia

Po Linn Chia has a solid work experience spanning over several years. Currently, they are working at ClassPass as a Staff Engineer since May 2022. Prior to that, they worked at the same company as a Senior Backend Engineer from April 2021 to May 2022.

Before joining ClassPass, Chia was employed by IHS Markit where they held two roles. They served as a Technical Architect from January 2020 to March 2021 and as a Senior Software Engineer from October 2018 to January 2020.

Chia's career began at IHS Markit in 2015 as a Software Engineer. In this role, they focused on full-stack web development, primarily using Vue.js. Their responsibilities included developing packages and internal tools, as well as coordinating frontend development within their diverse team. Their stint at IHS Markit lasted until October 2018.

Prior to IHS Markit, Chia gained experience as a Geographic Information Systems Intern at Endurance Energy from August 2014 to November 2014. They also worked as a Customer Engagement Specialist at Attentive.ly (Made by Good+Geek) from July 2013 to April 2014.

Chia has also taken on internships during their academic years. They served as an Intern at the Center on Japanese Economy and Business, Columbia Business School, from an unspecified start date in 2010 until 2013. In this role, they managed the layout and content of the Center's website, designed web and print publicity materials, and provided logistic assistance for conferences and events.

In 2012, Chia worked as a Policy Research Intern at Boulder Housing Partners. They conducted independent policy research on affordable housing programs and utilized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies to produce infographics and maps. They also assisted in planning and writing activities for federal housing programs.

Chia's earlier experience includes working as a Writer at Select Books in 2009. They conceptualized and wrote a special-interest travel book, conducted research through interviews and site visits, and collaborated remotely with an international illustration team for the book's design.

Overall, Chia has gained significant experience in engineering, architecture, software development, customer engagement, and research roles throughout their career.

Po Linn Chia completed their Bachelor's Degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures (CC/GS) from Columbia University in the City of New York, from 2009 to 2013. They also obtained the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 certification from the Japan Foundation in February 2013. In 2014, they attended the University of Colorado Boulder for a summer session in Computer Science. Additionally, in 2011, Po Linn Chia studied Japanese Studies at Doshisha University. They also have experience from a coding bootcamp called Refactoru, however, the specific duration or degree obtained is not provided.