Jeremy Kwa
@jeremykwa
Senior full-stack engineer specializing in React, TypeScript, Python, and scalable enterprise systems.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer with 9+ years building enterprise-scale SaaS and data-driven web platforms, focused on maintainable architecture, system reliability, and performance at scale.
I have delivered high-impact production systems using React, TypeScript, FastAPI, NestJS, and cloud-native patterns, led major framework upgrades, and improved delivery velocity and runtime stability through design systems, typed API contracts, and CI/CD automation.
I lead by example and mentor teams, prioritizing durable technical decisions, secure API design, and observable, resilient services that support business-critical workflows.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Guidewire Software
May 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Led development of enterprise-scale React and backend services (FastAPI, NestJS) for high-traffic insurance workflows, improving feature delivery cadence by ~30% and enhancing render and runtime performance through major framework upgrades and observability integrations.
Lead Software Engineer
WeWork
Jun 2019 - May 2023 (3 years 11 months)
Led end-to-end development of large-scale React and backend systems (FastAPI, NestJS) for global booking and billing platforms, modernizing frontends and reducing rendering technical debt by ~40% while shortening release cycles by ~25%.
Software Engineer
The Bee Token
Apr 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Built customer-facing React applications and backend services for a blockchain-powered rental platform, implementing real-time updates and caching strategies that improved user retention by ~20%.
Software Engineer
Code Adrenaline
Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year)
Developed responsive React web applications for client projects, collaborating with designers and backend teams to deliver features in Agile environments and maintain predictable release cadence.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of California San Diego
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
2011 - 2015
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with coursework and projects in engineering fundamentals and applied mechanics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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