ROBERT LAI
AN EXPERIENCED, ACCOMPLISHED PROGRAMMING PROFESSIONAL
Walnut, California 909-***-**** *********@*****.*** EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An experienced, driven, and accomplished Programming Professional, with a wealth of experience while working for leading, high-profile companies and organizations. Possesses extensive software development expertise, has been a key member of cross-functional teams, and meets high productivity goals. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
More than fifteen years of strong experience, holding positions of increasing scope and responsibility.
Strong background in many areas including software engineering, programming work, user needs analysis, system testing and troubleshooting, upgrade recommendations, and software documentation.
Hard-working and driven, while highly-experienced in all aspects of software engineering, is thoroughly familiar with development practices and protocols, and meets the highest in performance expectations.
Experienced in all areas of the software development process, has worked on many applications, and sees that all software expectations are consistently met.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Software Development Software Functionality Escalation Management
Programming User Needs Assessment Programming Documentation
Content Updating Diagram Creation Software Upgrades
Coding Work Team Collaboration Technical Support PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles, California Lecturer (2023-Present)
Directly responsible for classroom instruction, curriculum development, lesson planning, creating PowerPoint presentations for lectures, student testing and evaluation, preparing and maintaining student and classroom documentation, academic compliance, evaluating student performance, student relations, and handling a wide variety of special projects. Has taught Software Engineering and Web and Internet Programming.
Has created an interesting and productive classroom environment, serving a diverse student population.
Evaluates student performance by grading their homework, lab, mid-term, and final exams.
Ensures student compliance with all academic parameters. VANCE AND HINES, Santa Fe Springs, California
Full Stack Developer (2021-2024)
Responsible for full stack development, creating customized web applications, web application maintenance, updating data content, and creating multiple environments on AWS. Worked with multiple teams in the creation and customization of web applications for various specific needs. Created multiple environments on AWS for web applications, including EC2 for web hosting, RDS for database, Code Commit for repo, S3 for backup copy, AWS Backup for multiple backup plans, and CloudWatch for automatic system performance monitoring.
Maintained and updated existing web application for consumer devices (Fuelpak FP3 and FP4).
Updated APIs and motorcycle data content, and used CodeIgniter and JQuery to create internal app system. AGE OF LEARNING, INC., Glendale, California
Full Stack Developer (2013-2021)
Responsible for creating new features and new game engines, analyzing daily workflow, creating new tools, resource planning, system testing and troubleshooting, and other full stack development functions. Worked closely with game designer, art designer, and team members in all areas of the daily programming process.
Created APIs for game engines and tools, and consistently met all productivity expectations.
Utilized CoCos and JavaScript for front-end game engines, and PHP, MySQL, and DynamoDB for APIs.
Used AWS service for game cache, and MVC architectural for game engines and tools.
Utilized NodeJS during development and testing before release to the public. ARS GLOBAL GUIDING, INC., Azusa, California
Technology Director (2009-2013)
Responsible for managing day to day technology operations, new system and process development and implementation, service integration, escalation management, and other technology leadership functions. Integrated multiple public API services to receive different information, including traffic and weather.
Created an API server to handle requests from telematic devices over the Internet.
Used Codelgniter, PHP, JavaScript, JQuery, Oracle, and MySQL to create office management system.
Utilized SMS Gateway, as well as API to receive mobile device requests. EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles, California Masters of Science in Computer Science.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles, California Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND PROFICIENCY
Languages: PHP, Java, JavaScript, CodeIgniter, AngularJS, NodeJS, Python, SQL, Bash, Typrescipt, RESTful API
Databases: MySQL, Oracle, DynamoDB.
Operating Systems: MacOS, Linux, Windows.
Additional: AWS, CodeCommit, Git, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, Trello, HTML5, CSS3, Adobe Photoshop. RESEARCH
Design and Implementation of a Telematic Management System, CSULA Computer Science Dept.
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