Software Engineer

Tae-Min Kim

US Citizen ***********@*****.*** +1-732-***-****

Linkedin.com/in/tmk13 Github.com/tmkim

Skills

Proficient: Python, Django, Typescript, Next.js, Node.js, SQL (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) Experienced: Pandas, HTML, C#, Java, REST APIs, PyTest, React, Tailwind CSS, Vercel Familiar: Docker, Jira, Git, NoSQL (MongoDB), AWS S3, AWS EC2 Relevant Experience

Software Engineer, Sefas Innovation – Burlington, MA Apr 2019 – Oct 2022

● Delivered a seamless, zero-downtime upgrade of a Fortune 500 banking client’s production environment by designing, developing, and deploying Python-based input parsers, document templates, and production workflows, modernizing operations and mitigating legacy system risk

● Engineered custom Python plugins to extend product functionality and meet client-specific requirements, enabling new use cases without core product changes

● Developed a Python-based PDF comparison tool to automate output verification during a major environment migration, reducing manual QA and ensuring accuracy across environments

● Led collaboration with client technical teams to clarify requirements, troubleshoot production issues, and deliver targeted training on internal tools and application maintenance

● Mentored junior engineers through early training and code reviews, accelerating their ability to contribute while promoting high standards of code quality and maintainability Software Consultant, FAST Enterprises June 2016 – Oct 2018 Role: Software Consultant – Lansing, MI (Sept 2017 - Oct 2018)

● Developed backend services in SQL Server and VB.NET to modernize the state’s vehicle services, building efficient pipelines to process millions of customer records and improve data access and reliability

● Designed and implemented a dynamic query generation system to help state employees extract and deliver filtered vehicle data for third-party vendors, ensuring fast performance on multi-million-row datasets

● Collaborated directly with state employees to gather technical requirements, define test plans, and deliver user training, bridging communication between implementation teams and government stakeholders Role: Junior Developer – Centennial, CO (June 2016 - Sept 2017)

● Delivered maintenance and feature updates for production systems by resolving tickets and deploying code in VB.NET, ensuring timely support for client operations

● Prepared demo environments and operated live product demos for prospective clients, resulting in the acquisition of new contracts with government agencies Other Experience

Independent Software Projects June 2023 - Present

● Built and deployed independent web applications to maintain and grow technical skills while supporting small communities, using Python, Django REST Framework, Next.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS

● Modernized legacy projects with contemporary frameworks, improving performance and maintainability English Teacher, HESS Education - Taiwan Nov 2022 - June 2024

● Taught English as a foreign language to young students, adapting lessons to different skill levels

● Built interactive tools to support learning in the classroom and track student progress Education

Rutgers University – New Brunswick – Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

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