Qingqing Zhou

Senior Software Engineer & Product Manager

Senior Software Engineer

As a developer, it's common to stuck in a catch-22 situation sometimes. Take a deep breath and read some engineering jokes could really save me from a infinite loop. If you don't believe me, read this:

  • I have always wished for my computer to be as easy to use as my cell phone. My wish has come true because I can no longer figure out how to use my cell phone.

  • If you want to borrow $1000 from a software developer, he might give you $24 more just to make an even amount.

  • "Press any key to continue" ... But, where is "Any" key?

Basically, what doesn't kill me makes me stronger. I'm totally a challenge-driven person.

I enjoy working with people to tackle issues, embrace challenges and research on future technologies. Either working towards a solution or struggling about the next step... As long as there's a challenge, I'm in.

Now you might know me a little better than one minute ago. Allow me to use some fancy words on myself:

I am a positive, optimistic and challenge friendly person. I like being called as "Woman in Engineering".

Most of the time, I'm the only one female developer in a meeting. My goal is to make my voice heard and advocate a female friendly work place in a software industry. After work, I devote most of my time in kids coding education. My 9 year-old son said, "mom, you're the best teacher! I love coding!" At that moment, for all the efforts and time that I have been putting in, I know it's well worth it.

  • 14+ years experience in Embedded Software Development and 1+ year experience of Product Manager

    • 1+ year experience in Client Security

    • 6 years experience in Automotive Industry

    • 3+ years experience in High Definition Map and Autonomous Driving

    • Strong programming skills on C/C++, Python, Java, Visual Basic, CAPL, Perl, SQL, C#, shell script

  • Familiar with Chromium OS

  • Familiar with RTOS (RTX, Quadros, Embedded Linux) and ARM Cortex M3, Blackfin based microprocessors (STM32, ATMega, AT91x, ADSP-BF, AVR)

    • Capable of reading hardware schematics and good knowledge of various hardware interfaces

    • RS232/485, SPI, I2C, CAN bus, 1-Wire, USB, GPIO, ADC, Zigbee, DACT

  • Good understanding of Radio Access Network (GRAN, GERAN, UTRAN, E-UTRAN)

    • GSM/GPRS, HSPA, WCDMA/UMTS, LTE

    • hands-on experience using TCP/IP, UDP/IP

  • Tools: Eclipse, Visual Studio, KEIL C, Git, SVN, PVCS, JIRA, Mantis, Bugzilla, MS Office Skills (Excel VBA Programming)

  • Agile Software Development

    • SAFe Certified Product Manager

    • Scrum Master Certificate (SMC)


  • Lifelong learner with good self-discipline and investigative personality

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Adaptable with proven ability to work independently, in teams and to lead


  • Founded iKids Education - kids Coding + Math school

  • Lecturer at Seneca College - Introduction to Programming


  • Bilingual: fluent in English and Mandarin