Mengchen Wang
Frontend (Web & Mobile) Developer at Mettle- Claim this Profile
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Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Soneya Patel
Mengchen worked in my team as a Localisation/DTP Engineer. He was a pleasure to work with and always up for a challenge! He always took the initiative to go beyond what was asked and had received several plaudits for doing so. He did a great job of translating requirements into solutions and always provided an excellent service. A reliable and hardworking member of the team!
Soneya Patel
Mengchen worked in my team as a Localisation/DTP Engineer. He was a pleasure to work with and always up for a challenge! He always took the initiative to go beyond what was asked and had received several plaudits for doing so. He did a great job of translating requirements into solutions and always provided an excellent service. A reliable and hardworking member of the team!
Soneya Patel
Mengchen worked in my team as a Localisation/DTP Engineer. He was a pleasure to work with and always up for a challenge! He always took the initiative to go beyond what was asked and had received several plaudits for doing so. He did a great job of translating requirements into solutions and always provided an excellent service. A reliable and hardworking member of the team!
Soneya Patel
Mengchen worked in my team as a Localisation/DTP Engineer. He was a pleasure to work with and always up for a challenge! He always took the initiative to go beyond what was asked and had received several plaudits for doing so. He did a great job of translating requirements into solutions and always provided an excellent service. A reliable and hardworking member of the team!
Credentials
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Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Experience
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Mettle
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Frontend (Web & Mobile) Developer
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Aug 2020 - Present
Mettle is a digital bank by NatWest. Working in cross-functional agile teams, I am building the following frontend banking products. - Mettle mobile app. A digital banking mobile app for IOS and Android. I am part of the team that builds and maintains most in-life functionalities for our customers - i.e. everything they use after account opening. I have developed features in payment, invoices, tax, account access, transactions, bank cards and statements. • Tech stack: React Native, NodeJs, GraphQL, Typescript, Javascript - Mettle on the web. A web app for Mettle customers, offering the same functionalities of the mobile app. I am building the core functionalities of the product - login/logout, payment, transactions, pots, statements etc. • Tech stack: React, NodeJs, GraphQL, Typescript, Javascript - Operations platform. A web-based tool used by the bank's operations team. This platform provides access to customer information and admin banking functionalities. I am building the core functionalities of the product - customer onboarding, transactions, account access, customer information display and editing etc. • Tech stack: React, NodeJs, GraphQL, Typescript, Javascript
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Bó
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Frontend Developer
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Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
Bó was a digital bank by NatWest. Working in a cross-functional team, I am working on the customer service functionality of the Bó app, including in-app chat, onboarding, offboarding and state management. • Tech stack: React, Redux, Typescript, styled components, Atomic Design, Jest & Enzyme Bó was a digital bank by NatWest. Working in a cross-functional team, I am working on the customer service functionality of the Bó app, including in-app chat, onboarding, offboarding and state management. • Tech stack: React, Redux, Typescript, styled components, Atomic Design, Jest & Enzyme
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Which?
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Frontend Developer
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Dec 2019 - Mar 2020
I worked on the following projects:Which? Deliver and Components ServerA complete re-design of Which?’s website architecture, including new data interface using GraphQL , integration with new design system, server-side rendered React components and integration with new CMS system.• Tech stack: React, GraphQL, Node.jsWhich? Taxonomy toolssupports content audit and prototyping tools for a new Taxonomy system• Tech stack: React, Node.js
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Junior Frontend Developer
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
Working in the Front-end team, I am building applications for Which?'s digital platform. My projects include:Care Services DirectoryGives people the ability to find elderly care facilities in the whole of UK for themselves or their loved ones, including search functionality and a variety of filtering options, utilising Google Places API. My work includes the frontend UI and an Apollo GraphQL middleware.• Front-end: React, React Hooks, React Apollo client, Sass• Middleware: Node.Js, Apollo GraphQL server• Testing:Jest,EnzymeWhich? Money CompareGives people the tools to find and compare consumer financial products in the UK. My work includes the frontend UI and an Apollo GraphQL middleware.• Front-end: React, React Hooks, React Apollo client, Sass• Middleware: Node.Js, Apollo GraphQL server• Testing:Jest,EnzymeMobile PrototypeA React Native prototype of the Which? Mobile app. My work includes building the app from scratch, UI & functionality replicates of the native app, new experimental functionalities, native module integration and Apple App Store deployment & Test Flight.• Tech stack: React Native, Expo, Styled components
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Santander UK
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United Kingdom
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Engineer
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Mar 2018 - Dec 2018
As part of the Continuous Governance team, I worked on a green-field project to re-design the governance system at Santander UK. I worked in an Agile (Kanban) engineering team and work closely with business stakeholders from over 30 teams in the bank. Technologies used were React, Redux and Java with Spring Boot. Deployment to PaaS (Openshift & Pivotal Cloud Foundry) using a Jenkins pipeline. As part of the Continuous Governance team, I worked on a green-field project to re-design the governance system at Santander UK. I worked in an Agile (Kanban) engineering team and work closely with business stakeholders from over 30 teams in the bank. Technologies used were React, Redux and Java with Spring Boot. Deployment to PaaS (Openshift & Pivotal Cloud Foundry) using a Jenkins pipeline.
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Canon EMEA
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Localisation Engineer
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Jan 2014 - Jul 2017
Responsibilities - Supporting the localisation of Canon products, including UI, messaging, E-commerce, website, manuals, documentation and firmware - Terminology and translation memory management - Working with external vendors on technical and localisation quality issues - QA testing of localised products, including multimedia and app testing on mobile devices - Troubleshooting localisation processes and exploring ways to improve efficiency quality - Taking ownership of new localisation processes and helping the localisation team to design long term solutions - Documenting and demonstrating new processes or improvement to existing technical processes - Provide technical training to colleagues on CAT tools and internal localisation tools - Design and localise assets for digital and print projects following branding guidelines - Communicate with PMs, vendors and sponsors on project workflow and delivery Achievements - I designed the process for localising Amazon A+ product page content for EFIGS countries - I improved the process of internal QA and helped to improve the internal QA tool - I have improved the QA process of external vendors and trained vendors on the new process - I have used my expertise in DTP to help promote our services to many parts of Canon, establishing our department as a go-to place for localisation of creative work in Canon
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The Lingoes Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Translation Project Manager
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Sep 2010 - Jan 2014
Responsibilities - Taking a senior role in project management, business development, staff recruitment and training and client communication - Translation and Project Management using CAT tools (Trados Studio and MemoQ) and Project management platform - Recruitment and management of translation vendors (freelance and agency) - Business development through online channels and in-person meetings at international conferences - Account management - Translation Memory and Terminology Database creation and management Achievements - I translated more than 300,000 words of technical text - I was responsible for choosing and setup of the company's first server-based CAT system - I attended conferences and workshops on behalf of the company - I carried out staff recruitment with the managing director and provided training to new colleagues - I helped the company to achieve revenue increase by 30% every year I have managed the following projects: - Microsoft Lync 2010 Training Guides (Microsoft) - Internal System Manuals (Lexus) - Full Website Localisation (Cambridge Audio) - Infineum Insight magazine (Infineum) - Financial Product Factsheets (Jupiter Global) - Group Annual Report (2011) (Kazakhmys Plc) - Copenhagen: Solutions For Sustainable Cities (2011&2012) (Copenhagen City Council) - Patent applications and Patents (European Patent Office) - Skyfall (2012) (Pinewood Studios) - ASOS Website content (ASOS)
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Education
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2017 - 2017
Makers Academy
Software Development Bootcamp, Computer Programming, Specific Applications -
2008 - 2009
Imperial College London
Master of Science (MSc), Scientific, Technical and Medical Translation with Translation Technology -
2002 - 2005
University of Westminster
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business- Marketing
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