Summary
Jack Shen is a Senior Software Engineer based in Richmond, Virginia, with a two-decade span of software and database experience and eight years in recent engineering roles. He currently architects and modernizes systems at CarMax after progressing there from Software Engineer to Senior Software Engineer, bringing domain experience across retail, government, and startups. Jack’s background blends hands-on development, DBA responsibilities, and lead development roles, reflecting a comfort with both legacy system modernization and delivery of production services. He has repeatedly stepped into senior technical roles at small and mid-size firms, indicating an ability to drive projects end-to-end and mentor engineering teams. His formal training in electrical engineering and computer science complements a pragmatic focus on reliable, data-driven solutions. Colleagues would note his steady progression into senior engineering positions and his knack for bridging development and database operations.
8 years of coding experience
24 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Science and engineering, Computer Science and engineering at Virgina Commonwealth university
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering at George Mason University
Chinese, Spanish, English, Latin