Tony (Zhong-Ning) Chen

Tony (Zhong-Ning) Chen has a diverse range of work experience across various industries. Tony (Zhong-Ning) started their career as a Systems Engineer Intern at Intel in 2004, where they developed an automated test system. In 2005, they became a Graduate Researcher at the University of Illinois, focusing on improving 802.11 MAC and routing protocols.

Tony then joined Qualcomm as a Systems Engineer Intern in 2006. The following year, they joined Ericsson as a Technical Lead, growing from a junior software engineer. Tony (Zhong-Ning) coordinated efforts between different teams in EMEA and APAC.

In 2012, Tony co-founded Pantry, an RFID-enabled software and hardware platform for fresh food retail. Tony (Zhong-Ning) served as the Co-Founder and VP of Engineering until 2016. Pantry had a successful acquisition by Byte Foods.

From 2016 to 2018, Tony worked at McKinsey & Company as an Expert/Engagement Manager. Tony (Zhong-Ning) then became an Advisor at Byte Foods in 2016 and a Mentor at Free Ventures in 2019. Currently, Tony is working as the CTO at Passport since 2018.

Overall, Tony's work experience showcases their technical expertise, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Tony (Zhong-Ning) Chen has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Tony (Zhong-Ning) also holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with graduate-level coursework in Financial Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In addition to their formal education, Tony has attended the Berkeley Leadership Accelerator where they studied Organizational Leadership, Marketing & Sales, and Negotiations. Tony (Zhong-Ning) is also a Certified ScrumMaster, although the specific details of certification and institution are not provided.