Alex Chen
Product Engineer at Miter & Yale CS/Econ alumnus
New York City
Summary
Alex Chen is a versatile engineer and product professional with a strong foundation in computer science and economics from Yale University. His career trajectory shows a blend of software engineering internships at companies like PathAI and Astrana Health, and product management roles at Cloudflare, culminating in his current position as a Product Engineer at Miter. nitter+2
He possesses a keen interest in applying behavior design principles to solve real-world problems, as evidenced by his participation in a Stanford course on the subject and his co-creation of QueuePals, a virtual waiting room solution aimed at minimizing contact during the COVID-19 pandemic. This project was notably supported by the First Act Fund. medium+1
Alex has a history of contributing to and leading innovative projects and initiatives from his academic years. As an Engineering Fellow at Yale Helix Group, he focused on building multidisciplinary teams to tackle healthcare challenges. He also co-developed a "newsletter of newsletters" service for Mozilla Builders, showcasing his initiative in product development. medium+1
His early exposure to engineering includes multiple Systems Engineering Internships at BAE Systems, where he gained hands-on experience with substantial projects, indicating an early aptitude and interest in complex technical roles. Additionally, he volunteered with GetUsPPE.org as a Data Science Team Member, contributing to public health efforts during a critical time. unionleader+1
Alex Chen is also passionate about technology education and outreach, demonstrated by his involvement in the Students Working to Advance Technology (SWAT) team at Algonquin Regional High School, where he helped promote tech use and taught coding to younger students. communityadvocate
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Building Helix for a virtual semester
August 1, 2020An article outlining how the Yale Helix Group adapted its approach to provide the best experience for students interested in healthcare and tech during a virtual semester, focusing on self-contained projects and community building.
QueuePals: using Behavior Design to create a zero-contact virtual waiting room solution
July 1, 2020An article detailing the development and principles behind QueuePals, a virtual waiting room solution, based on his experience in BJ Fogg's Behavior Design course at Stanford.