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James Zhu

@jameszhu

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Accomplished Senior Software Engineer with expertise in cloud solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my skills in cloud technologies and software development to drive impactful projects.

I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience, specializing in cloud-based solutions and e-commerce platform optimization. My journey has taken me through significant roles at Amazon and Shopify, where I led key projects that enhanced transaction speeds and user experiences. I am passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver impactful results, particularly in healthcare and e-commerce sectors.

At Amazon, I spearheaded the development of HIPAA-compliant systems, utilizing AWS services to ensure secure patient data management. My role involved designing scalable backend services and integrating real-time patient tracking, which significantly improved data accessibility for healthcare providers. My experience at Shopify further honed my skills in developing scalable backend systems and optimizing product catalog management, leading to improved performance and customer engagement.

I believe in the power of mentorship and collaboration, having successfully guided junior engineers and fostered a culture of code quality and Agile practices within my teams. I am eager to continue my journey in software engineering, focusing on innovative solutions that drive business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Software Engineer

Amazon

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Led the development of HIPAA-compliant systems using AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and Python for secure patient data management. Designed scalable backend services with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, integrating real-time patient tracking using AWS Kinesis. Migrated legacy systems to cloud-native architectures with Docker and Kubernetes, enhancing scalability and reducing infrastructure costs.

AWS Lambda DynamoDB Python Node Express MongoDB AWS Kinesis Redux Ruby Go Rust Docker Kubernetes

Software Engineer

Shopify

Jun 2015 - Mar 2019 (3 years 9 months)

Developed scalable backend systems for Shopify’s e-commerce platform, enhancing inventory management and order processing with Node.js, Express, and MySQL. Built and maintained full-stack features using React.js and Redux, optimizing user experience and boosting customer engagement. Migrated legacy systems to cloud-native architectures using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes, resulting in significant co

Node Express MySQL React Redux Go Ruby AWS Docker Kubernetes Agile

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science

Studied computer science fundamentals, including programming, data structures, and algorithms. Gained practical experience in software development and system design.