Jennifer Chao

Jennifer Chao is an experienced technology leader who recently joined Retool as Head of Engineering in June 2024.4 With a strong background in engineering and leadership, she brings a wealth of experience to her new role.

Career Highlights

Previous Positions::

• Chief Technology Officer at Pinwheel (September 2023 - June 2024)4
• Vice President of Engineering at Redfin (November 2016 - June 2022)1
• Director of San Francisco Engineering at Redfin (December 2014 - November 2016)1
• Senior Software Engineer at Redfin (June 2008 - July 2011)1
• Senior Software Engineer at BEA Systems (October 2005 - May 2008)1

Achievements at Redfin

During her tenure at Redfin, Jennifer played a crucial role in the company's growth and success:

• Helped grow Redfin from a Series C startup to a publicly-traded company with $2B in revenue1
• Led an organization of 100 engineers, developing consumer and enterprise software1
• Grew brokerage customers by 20-30% year-over-year for multiple consecutive years1
• Built the Home Services (renovations) engineering team from scratch1
• Led the expansion to a third engineering office in Frisco, TX1

Skills and Expertise

Jennifer is known for her:

• Engineering acumen and critical thinking skills
• Curious and analytical approach
• Deep care and compassion for her team members1

She has experience in various technologies, including Java, Spring, Hibernate, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, and Objective-C.1

Personal Approach

Jennifer has an unconventional strategy for managing stress in her demanding role. She believes in taking time off regularly to recharge, which she refers to as "playing hooky".3

Jennifer Chao's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username jennifersun1, where she shares updates about her career and insights into the tech industry.12