Kevin Chen

Industry
Title
SDE Intern

Tenure
May 2026 – August 2026

Overview
Kevin developed software solutions for Amazon's custom order fulfillment operations, building a centralized diagnostic platform that brought together data from distributed services. His work spanned full-stack development, backend orchestration, and secure, cross-region cloud infrastructure, helping teams investigate order issues more efficiently.
Title
SDE Intern

Tenure
May 2025 – August 2025

Overview
Kevin developed software for Amazon's regional experimentation infrastructure, automating metadata management and streamlining experiment configuration across global marketplaces. His work combined React.js interface development, backend services, and CI/CD integration to simplify experiment setup and improve software reliability.


Research
Title
Research Assistant

Tenure
May 2022 – June 2024

Overview
At the University of Washington, Kevin developed a social computing curriculum to advance computer science education. He designed hands-on learning modules covering topics such as encryption and machine learning, partnered with Seattle Public Schools to bring them into secondary classrooms, and co-authored research presented at ACM SIGCSE TS 2024.
Title
SWE Intern

Tenure
June 2023 – January 2024

Overview
At Project Sidewalk, Kevin contributed to a crowdsourced mapping platform that supports sidewalk accessibility research and more inclusive urban environments. He strengthened data processing and backend functionality while leading internationalization efforts to adapt the platform for deployment across cities with diverse accessibility needs.


Public Service
Title
Executive Director

Tenure
September 2020 – Present

Overview
As the executive director of UpSTREAM, Kevin leads a STEM education initiative focused on expanding access to learning opportunities through tutoring, workshops, and digital resources. He oversees product strategy and program development, mentors staff in launching educational technology initiatives, and uses engagement insights to identify opportunities for growth.


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