about
I studied bioengineering with a software engineering minor at McGill University, and somewhere between fluid dynamics simulations, CAD models, and regenerative medicine projects, I realized the part I enjoyed most was building software. What started as a side interest eventually became the career path I wanted to fully pursue.Over the past three years, I’ve worked across a range of products and industries — from parking apps and real-estate marketing platforms to patient tracking dashboards and AI-powered tools. I enjoy building scalable systems, polished interfaces, and products that make complex workflows feel simple. I lean slightly frontend, but I love shipping full-stack.Other things I'm about: calm UIs, playful microcopy, a clean git log, polydactyl cats, new experiences
fig. a — julie chen (a.k.a. jooli). homo sapiengraduated high school (international baccaleureate)halifax NS
2018
2018
started at McGill Universitymontreal QC
graduated university!Bioengineering, Minor in Software Engineering
2023
2023
moved back homehalifax NS
moved to Toronto!toronto ON
2026
outside the IDE
Outside of software development, I love travelling, trying new things, and picking up creative hobbies. I spent my university years dragon boat paddling, and these days I’m rediscovering my childhood love of piano and ballet. I also enjoy all things crafty and have a tufting setup at home. I share my home with two polydactyl cats (they have thumbs!), who keep life entertaining and make excellent quality-control inspectors for any project.
