Sofia Chen
Staff engineer · Chose the IC track on purpose
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- Staff Engineer · Meridian
- Based in
- Toronto, Canada
- Experience
- 11 years in technology
- Speaks
- English, Mandarin
In her words
I turned down management twice and I am glad. If everyone is pushing you toward a people role you do not want, I can help you make the technical track a real, promotable path instead of a dead end.
What she can help with
Career Pivot / Transition
Changing industries, functions, or levels with intention.
Self-Advocacy
Asking for opportunities without feeling like you are “too much.”
Performance Review Bias
Countering vague feedback and gendered evaluation patterns.
Visibility & Recognition
Getting noticed for high-impact work across the organisation.
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