KEVIN CHEN
@kevinchen2
Senior software engineer specializing in backend systems and advanced Python for large-scale AI platforms.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer with 11 years of experience building scalable backend systems and cloud-based data platforms, specializing in advanced Python development for AI and large-scale production services.
I have designed and implemented high-availability data platforms and automated evaluation pipelines on Azure and AWS, delivering measurable improvements such as 99.9% availability, 30% throughput increases, and significant reductions in manual validation effort and incidents.
I partner closely with researchers and cross-functional teams to judge and improve AI-generated Python outputs, provide precise corrective feedback, and mentor engineers on robust patterns that support continuous model improvement and reliable production deployments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
MIDesigned and implemented Python-based Azure data platform services powering Translator and Cognitive Services, improving throughput by 30% and availability to over 99.9%; built automated evaluation pipelines that reduced manual validation by 45% and cut incidents 40%.
AMBuilt and optimized Python cloud APIs and evaluation tools for AWS Translate, increasing async processing efficiency by 35% and reducing latency by 25% while improving translation quality monitoring.
AMDeveloped Python backend and telemetry pipelines for Alexa ASR platforms, improving data quality 30% and reducing processing errors 20% through enhanced validation and automation.
AMImplemented Python-based dialog management APIs and internal analysis tools for Alexa, refactoring legacy components to improve platform stability and dialog evaluation accuracy.
Software Engineer
Suning Commerce R&D Center USA
Jan 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 8 months)
Developed Python search and data platform services for eCommerce, reducing query latency by 35% and improving search relevance through data-processing jobs and code quality improvements.
IUDesigned and graded Python and data-structures assignments, evaluated hundreds of student submissions for correctness and efficiency, and provided targeted feedback to improve programming skills.
Software Engineer Intern
China Telecom Americas
Developed Python tools for telecom data analysis and reporting, optimizing data workflows to improve processing efficiency by 25% and validating analytics outputs with automated checks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IUIowa State University
Master of Science, Computer Science
2012 - 2015
Activities and societies: Teaching Assistant: designed and graded programming assignments, evaluated student Python code, supported instructional labs.
Master of Science program at Iowa State University with teaching assistant responsibilities from 2014 to 2015, focusing on programming and data structures.
Nanjing (Summer Program)
Unknown
2012 - 2012
Short-term study program in Nanjing during summer 2012.
NTNanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications
Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering
2007 - 2012
Bachelor of Engineering focused on engineering fundamentals and computing topics completed in 2012.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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