Experience

University of Waterloo

Lead Developer

Jan 2024 - May 2024

Developed a Next.js-based web platform for a figures of speech research group, enabling user submissions and annotations of figure instances.

Revamped the CI/CD process using GitLab pipelines, Docker, and Docker Compose, automating and accelerating testing, building, and deployment phases, and saving over 30 minutes per deployment.
Established a robust staging environment to streamline testing and quality assurance, ensuring a more reliable and efficient development workflow.
Hosted weekly stand-up meetings, conducted code reviews for merge requests, and set up a documentation site with a CD pipeline to ensure proper project documentation.

Full Stack Developer

Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

Implemented advanced features including rich text support and dynamic highlighting functionality for annotations.
Reduced page load time by 80% by consolidating data retrieval to a single API call with server-side props, utilizing Context API for efficient data distribution, and implementing pagination to minimize data overload.
Engineered and deployed robust backend endpoints for the Golang-based REST API with MySQL database.
Authored comprehensive tests using Jest and React Testing Library to ensure code integrity and functionality.

Software Developer Intern

May 2023 - Aug 2023

Developed and launched a React.js-based demo portal as the sole developer, effectively showcasing HPE GreenLake solutions and streamlining the demo process by at least 50%.
Orchestrated the automation and optimization of demo processes, utilizing Python and Bash scripts, and managed VM environments to ensure efficient and effective demo execution, reducing setup time by approximately 80%.

Software Developer Intern

Apr 2023 - May 2023

Tackled the challenge of time-consuming manual product entries on the company's WordPress e-commerce site, previously reliant on a lengthy admin GUI process.
Revolutionized product management by developing a Python-based automation tool using Selenium for the company's WordPress e-commerce site; achieved a remarkable 99% reduction in time required for bulk price updates.
Managed the company's server system by configuring the VPN server and upgrading the storage of the NAS server.

Full Stack Developer

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

Created responsive and intuitive user interface using Next.js and Material-UI.
Migrated the existing codebase from Ant Design to Material-UI, enhancing the user experience and improving the overall design.
Authored comprehensive tests using Jest and React Testing Library to ensure code integrity and functionality.