Summary
Zhen Liu is a Senior Software Developer based in Vancouver with 11 years of hands-on experience across backend and full-stack systems, currently building secure, scalable solutions at Fortinet. He has deep practical expertise in Python, Java, C and recently Go, and a solid background in embedded Linux and Android ROM customization from earlier roles. Zhen has designed product release platforms, P2P and encrypted networking projects, and RESTful APIs backed by Redis/MongoDB and containerized deployments, demonstrating both systems-level and web-scale competencies. With a Master’s in Software Engineering & System Security from Peking University and networking training from Manitoba, he blends security-aware engineering with operational experience on Linux servers and network devices. A fan of AI and geek culture, he brings curiosity and a propensity for low-level problem solving that complements his production-focused delivery.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Engineering - MEng, Software Engineering & System Security, Master of Engineering - MEng, Software Engineering & System Security at Peking University
Bachelor's Degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Bachelor's Degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance at Chengdu University of Information Technology
Secondary School, networking and computer technology, Secondary School, networking and computer technology at Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology
Chinese, English