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Kevin Liu

@kevinliu

Senior Software Engineer skilled in React, Node.js, Python, and AWS. Open to remote roles.

Singapore
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What I'm looking for

“I'm looking for a role where I can solve meaningful problems, contribute to impactful products, and grow technically—especially in areas like scalable systems, AI integration, or developer tooling. I also value strong engineering culture, clear communication, and a team that supports learning and autonomy.

I’m a full-stack software engineer with 7+ years of experience building scalable, production-grade web applications across diverse industries, including healthcare, finance, and education. I specialize in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Node.js), backend development in Python and C#, and cloud-native architecture on AWS and Azure.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

QU

Software Engineer

Quora

Mar 2021 - Present (5 years 3 months)

Migrated 50+ critical application pages from legacy Vue2 to Next.js, reducing page load times by 40% and improving developer productivity by 25% while integrating GraphQL resolvers. Designed and executed a zero-downtime data migration strategy for 291 million rows, reducing storage costs by 20% and improving query performance by 30%. Implemented a real-time notification system using WebSockets and Apache Kafka, improving user engagement by 25%.

DS

Full Stack Engineer

Discover Financial Services

Oct 2019 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Developed React-based UIs for Java Spring Boot applications, simplifying IRA contribution and rollover processes, reducing user task completion time by 30%. Architected and implemented a fault-tolerant system for financial transactions using Hystrix Circuit Breakers, reducing transaction failures by 20%. Automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and integrated Contrast Security, enhancing deployment workflows and strengthening application security.

AM

Full Stack Engineer

Amazon

May 2017 - Present (9 years 1 month)

Engineered a full-stack customer service platform using Vue, TypeScript, and AWS Kinesis, processing over 150,000 real-time interactions per minute. Designed and integrated WebRTC-based functionalities for real-time calls, improving agent workflows by 20%. Migrated legacy data systems to DynamoDB, achieving a 30% reduction in query latency and saving $1 million annually in storage costs.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Illinois, Chicago logoUC

University of Illinois, Chicago

Bachelor, Computer Science

2012 - 2018

Grade: 3.4

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