Summary
Sophia Zhou is a Lead Software Engineer with over a decade of experience designing and delivering enterprise-grade systems across database, backend API, and cloud layers. Currently leading engineering efforts at Salesforce, she brings deep proficiency in Java, C#, T-SQL, RESTful APIs, microservices and AWS from prior roles at SAP, Nordstrom, Microsoft and MCG Health. Sophia excels at troubleshooting and driving reliable deployments in Agile/TDD environments, routinely bridging cross-functional teams to turn complex requirements into production software. She has a Master’s in Computer Science and a track record of evolving legacy systems into cloud-ready architectures. Known for clear communication and mentorship, she combines hands-on coding with technical leadership to accelerate team delivery. An understated strength is her consistent focus on observability and operability, ensuring systems are not just built but maintainable at scale.
10 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science, Master of Science (MS), Computer Science at Kansas State University