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John hock

@johnhock

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Senior Full Stack & AI Engineer with 7+ years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a challenging role in a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my skills in full stack development and AI to drive impactful solutions.

As a Senior Full Stack & AI Engineer with over 7 years of experience, I specialize in scalable system design, API development, and performance optimization. My expertise spans across various technologies including Node.js, Django, and cloud-native solutions such as AWS and Docker. I have a proven track record in fintech integrations and compliance-driven solutions, which has allowed me to deliver high-quality systems that handle millions of daily requests.

In my recent role at Stateworx, I successfully developed an AI-powered Chatbot, integrating advanced machine learning algorithms and natural language processing techniques. My experience in implementing microservices architecture and optimizing databases has significantly improved system performance and user experience. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions and thrive in collaborative environments that prioritize continuous learning and growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sr. Full Stack Engineer (AI Agent)

Stateworx

Nov 2023 - Dec 2023 (1 month)

Developed an AI-powered Chatbot integrating machine learning algorithms and NLP. Configured infrastructure for LLM fast inference, designed RAG architecture, and implemented security best practices. Improved performance using OpenAI models and developed a Polyglot Database with PostgreSQL and MongoDB.

Python NLP PostgreSQL MongoDB TypeORM AWS Docker

Backend Engineer

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Jul 2019 - Oct 2023 (4 years 3 months)

Contributed to the Stera Payment Platform, enhancing website response speed and implementing a microservice-based infrastructure. Established a CI/CD pipeline and optimized database performance using Redis and query optimization.

Docker Terraform Redis Django CI CD API Development Microservices Performance Optimization

Jr. Full Stack Developer

Teespring

Apr 2017 - May 2019 (2 years 1 month)

Developed an E-commerce site using Express.js and constructed the database structure with MySQL. Implemented CDN services and collaborated on RESTful API design.

MySQL CDN Google Analytics RESTful APIs Collaboration Problem Solving Agile Methodology

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

2013 - 2017

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and system design. Gained practical experience through projects and coursework that emphasized programming languages and data structures.