Summary
Xinhao Zhao is a Senior System Software Engineer at Intel with nine years of experience translating materials science rigor into robust full-stack solutions for manufacturing test automation. He designs architectures, selects technology stacks, and implements end-to-end systems—spanning C#/.NET desktop apps, web front ends, distributed client-server services, and databases like SQL and MongoDB—while owning CI/CD and infrastructure. His background includes PhD-level research in Materials Science & Engineering, which gives him a unique systems-first perspective on hardware–software integration and supplier collaboration. Based in Chandler, AZ, he sits at the intersection of R&D and production engineering, turning complex test requirements into maintainable, auditable software.
9 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Science & Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Science & Engineering at Arizona State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Materials Science & Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree, Materials Science & Engineering at Tsinghua University
Chinese, English