David Zhang
@davidzhang1
Senior Software Engineer specializing in frontend architecture, design systems, and cloud-native applications.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer with 10 years of full‑stack experience focused on frontend architecture, design systems, and cloud‑native applications. I specialize in React, TypeScript, and Node.js and have a track record of owning high‑impact features end‑to‑end for large customer bases.
At Amazon I led frontend modernization for a global Order Tracking web application, improving render speed by 28% and building a Prime design system adopted across multiple teams, reducing redundant UI work and improving accessibility. I also architected self‑healing workflows and integrated telemetry to cut incident response times significantly.
I mentor engineers, collaborate closely with product and UX partners, and drive pragmatic solutions that balance technical quality with customer impact. I consistently deliver measurable improvements in performance, reliability, and developer velocity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AMLed frontend modernization of Amazon’s global Order Tracking web app, improving page render speed by 28% and building a Prime design system adopted by 5 teams, reducing redundant UI work by 35% and improving accessibility.
AMMigrated a legacy Fulfillment Operations dashboard to React with Node.js microservices, reducing time-to-market by 40% and delivered D3.js visualizations that cut shipment reroutes by 15%.
Software Engineer
Bitglass, Inc.
Jul 2014 - Oct 2018 (4 years 3 months)
Developed the flagship DLP analytics dashboard, migrating the frontend from AngularJS to React which improved UX consistency and adoption; integrated third-party platforms and built audit logging supporting SOC 2 and GDPR compliance.
IBContributed production-quality Java and SQL code to a cloud enterprise web app, improving DB2 query efficiency by 15% and implemented RESTful APIs serving ~500 internal users.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Science
2010 - 2014
Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with coursework and projects supporting software engineering and systems development.
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