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Kevin Shao

@kevinshao

Senior software engineer with expertise in full-stack development.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges me technically, fosters innovation, and offers opportunities for mentorship and leadership.

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

CA

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.

QA

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.

CI

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.

MI

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

SU

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.

CU

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.

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