Software Engineer Senior

Tianyi Zhao

Senior Software Engineer

Daly City, CA *******@*****.*** 707-***-****

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SUMMARY

Dedicated software engineer with over 10 years of experience in full software development lifecycle, primarily focusing on front-end technologies like JavaScript and React. Proven track record of building intuitive, high-quality product experiences and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Passionate about creating scalable and innovative solutions that drive productivity and user satisfaction. SKILLS

JavaScript • React • TypeScript • CSS • HTML • Node.js • Python • RESTful APIs • AWS Lambda • GraphQL • DynamoDB

• PostgreSQL • MongoDB • SQL • Redis • AWS • Azure • Google Cloud Platform • Docker • Kubernetes • Jenkins • GitHub Actions • Selenium • New Relic • AWS CloudWatch WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Software Engineer

Asana

07/2022 - Present Remote

● Spearheaded the development of Asana's AI-powered task management system using React 18, significantly enhancing user interaction and improving team productivity.

● Designed and implemented RESTful APIs that integrate seamlessly with existing microservices, ensuring a smooth flow of data and functionality across the platform.

● Employed CI/CD practices using Jenkins and GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment, which increased release reliability and sped up iteration cycles.

● Collaborated with UX/UI designers and product managers to ensure alignment of technical implementations with user experience goals and business objectives, resulting in positive feedback from stakeholders.

● Utilized TypeScript for enhanced type safety and maintainability in multi-developer environments, promoting cleaner and more robust code architecture.

● Led initiative to rewrite legacy components in React, improving load performance by 30% and reducing technical debt within the application.

● Actively participated in code reviews, providing constructive feedback that improved overall code quality and team coding standards, while mentoring junior developers in React best practices.

● Engaged in agile methodologies, contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives to streamline development processes and improve team output.

Software Engineer II

Amazon

06/2018 - 07/2022 Onsite

● Developed and maintained the Alexa Speech

● Alexa Test Platform using JavaScript and Node.js to streamline testing for Alexa skills, enhancing the reliability of voice interactions across devices.

● Designed a suite of automated testing tools, leveraging Selenium and Jest, resulting in a significant reduction of manual testing time and improved release cycles by 40%.

● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide solutions for skill developers, ensuring a smooth user experience with actionable insights from user feedback.

● Implemented performance monitoring and optimization strategies using New Relic and AWS CloudWatch, resulting in a 25% improvement in system responsiveness.

● Actively contributed to architectural discussions, providing insights based on user feedback and technical constraints to drive informed decision-making across teams. Software Development Engineer Intern

Amazon

06/2017 - 11/2017 Onsite

● Designed and implemented an internal DocuSign micro-service website leveraging AWS Lambda and DynamoDB, facilitating document signing processes across multiple teams.

● Collaborated closely with senior engineers during the development process, integrating valuable feedback and applying lessons learned from code reviews to optimize the service.

● Conducted user testing sessions to gather feedback, translating insights into actionable improvements, fostering better user engagement with the application.

● Wrote thorough documentation for the micro-service to ensure clarity of purpose and design for future developers, improving maintainability and knowledge transfer.

● Contributed to team meetings discussing architectural design strategies, enhancing understanding of microservices architecture in cloud environments.

EDUCATION

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Northeastern University • 2014 - 2018

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