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kevin zhao

@kevinzhao1

Dedicated Senior Software Engineer with over 12 years of experience.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and offers opportunities for career growth.

I am a dedicated Senior Software Engineer with over 12 years of experience in crafting scalable web applications. My expertise lies in utilizing C# and .NET technologies to build robust backends, while also leveraging frameworks like React and Angular for dynamic user interfaces. I am passionate about delivering user-focused solutions and thrive in collaborative environments where I can mentor peers and drive success.

In my recent role at Capsule, I developed a healthcare e-commerce platform that integrated advanced technologies such as gRPC and CQRS, significantly improving order processing efficiency. My commitment to innovation led to the creation of an AI chatbot that achieved over 85% customer query resolution. I take pride in deploying resilient microservices on Azure Kubernetes Service, ensuring high uptime and seamless user experiences.

Throughout my career, I have consistently focused on optimizing performance and enhancing user engagement. My experience includes architecting scalable gaming platforms and automating complex systems, all while maintaining a strong emphasis on security and reliability. I am eager to continue leveraging my skills to create impactful solutions in a dynamic team environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Software Engineer

Capsule

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Developed a robust healthcare e-commerce platform using ASP.NET Core and Angular, leveraging gRPC and CQRS with MediatR for efficient, scalable order processing. Built intuitive Angular dashboards with SignalR for real-time inventory and D3.js for insightful visualizations, saving 15 hours/week for providers. Deployed resilient microservices on Azure Kubernetes Service with Docker and Istio, achie

QA

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Qapital

Sep 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Architected a scalable gaming platform with ASP.NET Core and React, using SignalR for seamless real-time gameplay, achieving 99.9% uptime for users. Designed and scaled cloud-native gaming services on AWS, leveraging ECS (Fargate), Lambda, and API Gateway for resilient, serverless backends with minimal operational overhead. Implemented secure authentication with ASP.NET Core Identity and OAuth 2.0

CI

Full Stack Developer

Ciklum

Apr 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 5 months)

Developed .NET Framework system with ASP.NET MVC, automating contracts for 1,000 agents, saving 30% onboarding time. Built React portals with Redux Saga, improving agent productivity by 20% and achieving 90% test coverage. Optimized SQL Server with Entity Framework Core and Dapper, using Columnstore Indexes, cutting query times by 40% for transactions.

MI

Software Developer

Microsoft

Jul 2013 - Mar 2016 (2 years 8 months)

Developed and maintained scalable backend services in C# and .NET Core, contributing to internal tools that supported data processing pipelines across multiple teams. Collaborated in an Agile environment, participating in sprint planning, code reviews, and pair programming to deliver high-quality software on schedule. Designed and documented RESTful APIs in ASP.NET Core using Swagger (Swashbuckle)

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Shanghai Jiao Tong University logoSU

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Master’s degree, Computer Science

2011 - 2013

Completed a Master's degree in Computer Science, focusing on advanced topics and research within the field. Gained in-depth knowledge and practical skills relevant to complex software development and system design.

Carnegie Mellon University logoCU

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor’s degree, Computer Science

2007 - 2011

Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, building a strong foundation in programming, algorithms, and data structures. Developed core competencies essential for a career in software engineering.

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