Gen Wong
@genwong
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with expertise in scalable systems.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I'm a seasoned full stack engineer who thrives on transforming product vision into robust architecture. My experience spans from developing AI-driven website builders at Mozilla to crafting real-time booking systems at Airbnb. I excel in creating fast, reliable systems that scale, ensuring a seamless user experience.
At Mozilla, I spearheaded the development of Solo, an AI-driven website builder, where I integrated machine learning algorithms to simplify web design and enhance user engagement. My role involved architecting scalable backend systems using Node.js and Python, and I take pride in mentoring junior engineers to foster a collaborative environment.
With a focus on performance, clean code, and a product-first mindset, I bring both precision and creativity to every project. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and am always eager to learn and adapt in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
Mozilla
May 2022 - May 2025 (3 years)
Spearheaded the development of Mozilla’s Solo, an AI-driven website builder, utilizing web technologies and machine learning algorithms to simplify web design. Architected and built scalable backend system, utilizing Node.js for scalable API development, Python for AI-driven services, and Firestore for real-time storage and synchronization of JSON schemas.
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Airbnb
Jun 2018 - May 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Developed the full stack solution for Airbnb HotelTonight’s real-time hotel booking platform using React for front end and Rails for back end. Improved search personalization for last-minute hotel deals by integrating ElasticSearch and building flexible filters and UI with React and Redux, increasing booking engagement.
Full Stack Engineer
Atlassian
May 2014 - May 2018 (4 years)
Contributed to the ground-up rebuild of Jira Software Cloud, modernizing the platform with a React-based frontend and a microservices-oriented backend deployed on AWS. Developed and maintained backend services in Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js, powering scalable issue tracking, permission systems, and real-time notifications.
Full Stack Engineer
Jan 2012 - May 2014 (2 years 4 months)
Brought Google’s new Material Design system to life by rebuilding UI components across web apps using AngularJS and Closure Templates. Built backend services in Java on Google App Engine to power dynamic UI configs and A/B tests, making it easier to roll out new design elements safely and quickly.
Software Engineer Intern
May 2010 - Aug 2010 (3 months)
Applied object-oriented programming principles in Java and Python to support backend service enhancements. Built internal tooling scripts and automated tests to validate backend API behavior, reducing regression issues and accelerating release cycles.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UFUniversity of Florida
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
Grade: 3.8 GPA
Activities and societies: Graduation Commencement Speech Finalist
Graduated in the top 10% of the class and was a Graduation Commencement Speech Finalist. Maintained a GPA of 3.8 throughout the program.
PUPenn State University
Master of Science, Computer Science
Completed a Master of Science in Computer Science.
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