Kevin Shao
@kevinshao
Senior software engineer with expertise in full-stack development.
What I'm looking for
With over 12 years of hands-on experience in software engineering, I have developed a robust skill set that spans across various industries including startups, healthcare, fintech, and enterprise technology. My journey has equipped me with deep knowledge in full-stack development, system architecture, and the delivery of cross-platform applications. I pride myself on my ability to drive innovation and mentor teams, ensuring that we build secure and high-performance systems.
In my recent role as a Senior Software Engineer at Capsule, I led the development of a HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform that utilized AI-powered triage, significantly reducing patient intake time by 40%. My technical expertise includes designing real-time features with Node.js/Express and Java/Spring Boot, as well as implementing advanced functionalities using React, Next.js, and TypeScript. I have a proven track record of integrating third-party services and automating CI/CD pipelines, which has streamlined workflows and improved deployment efficiency.
Throughout my career, I have consistently focused on modernizing legacy systems and enhancing user productivity. My work at Qapital and Ciklum involved architecting scalable microservices and optimizing CI/CD processes, which resulted in substantial reductions in manual effort and onboarding time. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and am eager to bring my expertise to new challenges.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Capsule
Jun 2021 - Jul 2025 (4 years 1 month)
Led the development of a HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform with AI-powered triage, reducing patient intake time by 40%. Designed real-time, event-driven features across multiple services using Node.js/Express and Java/Spring Boot to improve responsiveness and maintain separation of concerns.
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Qapital
Sep 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 8 months)
Led development of a scalable property listing platform with React, Next.js, and C#/.NET, enabling 30% less manual effort and faster time-to-market for new listings. Architected a microservices-based backend with RabbitMQ/Kafka for event-driven architecture, Redis for caching, and sharded databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL) for scalability.
Full Stack Developer
Ciklum
Apr 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 5 months)
Migrated legacy systems to Spring Boot microservices, modernizing workflows for contract automation across 1,000+ agents and reducing onboarding time by 30%. Developed interactive portals with React and Redux Saga, achieving a 20% boost in user productivity.
Software Developer
Microsoft
Jul 2013 - Mar 2016 (2 years 8 months)
Built core features for Soldsie's social commerce platform enabling retailers to sell directly via Facebook and Instagram comments, streamlining inventory operations and boosting conversion rates. Designed and implemented React and TypeScript interfaces for managing product listings, stock levels, and customer waitlists.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Master's degree, Computer Science
2011 - 2013
Completed a Master's degree in Computer Science. Focused on advanced topics in software development and computer systems.
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
2007 - 2011
Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Gained foundational knowledge in programming, algorithms, and data structures.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Postman
GitHub
GitLab
Kubernetes
Spring Cloud
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI
React Native
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Node.js
Spring Boot
Next.js
.NET
Tailwind CSS
Material-UI
Redis
Terraform
Azure DevOps
Jira
Ant Design
Vue.js
Svelte
JavaScript
Java
PHP
Google Maps
Mapbox
Kafka
RabbitMQ
FastAPI
Grafana
PayPal
Datadog
GraphQL
Elasticsearch
OpenSSL
Serverless
redux-saga
JUnit
OAuth2
s3-lambda
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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