Jordan Chiu

Scientist + Software Developer | he/him

ABOUT

Hello! I'm a scientist who dabbles in software development, based in Vancouver, BC. I enjoy doing meaningful, engaging work and strive to make a positive impact.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Computer Science
University of British Columbia
MAY 2020

BSc. Microbiology & Immunology
University of British Columbia
MAY 2017

I work.

WORK

Research Scientist I
AbCellera
SEP 2020 - PRESENT

At AbCellera, I collaborate with teams to discover novel antibody therapeutics. I regularly design bespoke single-cell screening assays and perform from flow cytometry, cell culture, transfections, and various assays. I help manage and coach more junior team members.

I also develop software solutions that impact numerous teams and stakeholders (Javascript, GSuite / Google Apps Script). I work to continulously improve and standardize our workflows.

Junior Full Stack Software Developer
Appara
JUN 2020 - AUG 2020

I was a full-stack developer at Appara, where I helped develop robust solutions for legal records management software. I worked mostly in the .NET stack (C#, Bridge.NET, Entity Framework).

BCS Tutor / Teaching Assistant
University of British Columbia
SEP 2018 - DEC 2018; SEP 2019 - APR 2020

I was a teaching assistant for the BCS Program at UBC. I held open office hours, hosted review sessions, and gave assistance on a variety of lower- and upper-year computer science courses.

Example Session - Intro to CPSC 310

Co-op Student
Public Services and Procurement Canada
APR 2019 - AUG 2019

I was a full-stack developer at PSPC Canada. I built a database application from the ground up for Natural Resources Canada's Land Info Database with MS SQL Server, .NET Core, and Vue.js. I also contributed to development work on existing projects.

Dev Diary

Software Developer Co-op
CA Technologies
SEP 2018 - NOV 2018

I contributed to the new API Plans feature of CA's API Developer Portal, allowing administrators more granular control over access to their APIs. I experienced front-end development (BackboneJS, HTML, CSS, Javascript), back-end development (Java, Maven), and deployment (Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes).

Research Assistant
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
MAY 2017 - AUG 2017; MAY 2016 - AUG 2016

For two summers, I researched childhood rheumatic diseases for the Pediatric Vasculitis Initiative (PedVas). I routinely ran RT-qPCR, flow cytometry, and ELISAs. I presented my findings at research symposiums and seminars in 2017.

Cereal Molecular Genetics Research Affiliate
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
SEP 2015 - DEC 2015

I helped investigate stress responses in keystone agricultural crops such as wheat and barley. I planned and executed time-sensitive experiments independently, working with yeast and bacterial cell culture to perform regular Two-hybrid screening.

Research Assistant
Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation
JAN 2015 - AUG 2015

As a co-op student, I purified and validated antibodies for research and product development using column chromatography, Western blotting, and cell culture. I also helped facilitate transitions between co-ops by teaching new students lab procedures and practices.

I do things in my spare time.

PROJECTS

PERSONAL

Creo Worship Visualized

d3.js, HTML, CSS

Built entirely using JavaScript (d3, crossfilter, graph-scroll), HTML, and CSS, it shows (hopefully) interesting statistics on Creo Worship and the songs and artists we've covered since Fall 2017.

Dev Diary:

Creo Tech

HTML, CSS, Javascript, Bootstrap

Educational website for musicians and techs at Tenth Church. Designed to be mobile-first and beginner-friendly. Used by Creo Youth Ministries, Tenth Kids, and rehearsals.

Live site:

NaloxZone

TypeScript, ReactJS, Node, Google Maps Platform

Web app to display all pharmacies in Vancouver carrying Naloxone and providing overdose response training, with data from the BC Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions.

GitHub:

ChemotaxSim

Java (JFrame, JPanel, Graphics2D)

An interactive simulator for movement of bacteria to favourable environments. Designed as an introductory demo or teaching tool for those new to the concept of chemotaxis, integrating life sciences and computer science.

GitHub:

Roomtific (BCS Hacks 2018)

TypeScript, Javscript, ReactJS, Google Maps Platform, Routific API

2nd Prize: Best use of Routific API

Takes a user’s favourite Craigslist housing listings and gives the most efficient route to visit all houses, taking into account number of searchers and appointment times.

GitHub:

Haven App (BCS Hacks 2019)

Javscript, Google Maps Platform, HTML, CSS, NFC integration

Designed for BCS Hacks 2019: Smart Cities. A mobile-first Web app for use by those in need of shelters and health resources. Automatically fetches a user's geolocation to display detailed information about nearest resources.

GitHub:

RESEARCH

Examining a role for S100A12 in vascular inflammation

At BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, I worked to show that the protein S100A12 may be an indirect indicator of inflammation in primary vasculitis.

My findings were presented at the annual CBR (Centre for Blood Research) Research Day in 2017.

Escherichia coli O Antigen Serotype O16 Is a Restriction Factor for Bacteriophage T4 Infection

I worked with a team to demonstrate for the first time that O antigen, a ubiquitous bacterial polysaccharide, prevented infection by bacteriophage T4.

Our findings were published in the Journal of Experimental Microbiology & Immunology+ (JEMI+), UBC's undergraduate research journal.

ACADEMIC

COVID-19 Financial Market Indicators

d3.js, Bootstrap

For CPSC 436V (Data Visualization), I worked with a team of three to create a project in d3 to visualize the relationships between stock prices and global COVID-19 cases.

Live site:

PetSpotter

React, Javascript, Express, PostgreSQL

I worked with a group of four on a full-stack database application for pet shelter management. PetSpotter helps connect animal shelters with pet owners and donors.

GitHub:

insightUBC

TypeScript, Mocha/Karma, REST development, HTML, JSON

I worked with a partner on a full-stack web development project to allow querying of metadata from around UBC campus, including information about courses and buildings.

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Buses Are Us

Java, JUnit, Genymotion Android Emulator

I extended a partially completed Java application that provides real-time bus information on the Greater Vancouver Transit system (Translink) with Translink’s Open API.

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I volunteer.

SERVICE

Board Member
Open Way Community Church
JAN 2021 - DEC 2022

I worked with other board members to discuss current and future directions for our community.

Production Team Lead
Tenth Church
SEP 2017 - JUL 2021

I ran production and sound for live events, gave workshops, and mentored students in tech.

Media Technician
Tenth Church
NOV 2012 - SEP 2021

I operated media for Sunday services, Christmas concerts, and special events around the city.

Neighbourhood Small Grants Resident's Advisory Committee Member
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
JAN 2011 - DEC 2017

I worked with committee members to award small grants to hundreds of community projects around Vancouver.

I have hobbies.

HOBBIES

I've loved these games:

Hollow Knight
EarthBound
OMORI
To the Moon
Undertale

You can see my best music of 2024 and 2025 here. I promise it's worth a read if you're into music.

What I've read recently:

Parable of the Sower - Octavia E. Butler
Pageboy - Elliot Page
Ducks - Kate Beaton

I enjoy curling, cycling, and walking our family dog.

My favourite hockey team is the Canucks (sorry if that's a deal-breaker).