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Phong Xiong

@phongxiong

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Senior Software Engineer passionate about AI and scalable systems.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges me technically, fosters innovation, and allows for collaboration with talented teams.

I am a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in developing high-performance web and mobile applications. My passion lies in artificial intelligence, particularly in leveraging large language models and scalable systems to create innovative solutions. Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams and mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

At Apex Systems, I spearheaded the development of AI-powered systems, enhancing user experiences through predictive analytics and chatbots. My role involved creating SEO-friendly web applications that significantly increased online visibility. I also engineered robust back-end APIs, improving response rates and integrating real-time communication tools.

As a founding engineer at CheckCheck, I led the development of an AI-powered fraud detection system, scaling infrastructure and enhancing user experience. My experience at Propy Inc. involved designing blockchain smart contracts and integrating AI capabilities into real estate tech solutions. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to delivering high-quality software solutions that drive business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

Apex Systems

Nov 2023 - Feb 2024 (3 months)

At Apex Systems, I developed and maintained software by adding features, fixing bugs, and writing unit and E2E tests. Led the development of AI-powered systems, created SEO-friendly web applications, and engineered robust back-end APIs, improving response rates and online visibility.

Python TensorFlow Django React TypeScript RabbitMQ E2E SEO

Founding Engineer & Tech Lead

CheckCheck

May 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 2 months)

At CheckCheck, I led the development of an AI-powered fraud detection system, scaling infrastructure and enhancing user experience. Managed a team of engineers, built web and mobile solutions, and integrated AI technologies for improved accuracy.

React Next.js Python AWS Swift Stripe PayPal GitHub

Senior Software Engineer

Propy Inc

Jul 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 9 months)

At Propy Inc, I designed and developed blockchain smart contracts and Web3 solutions, enhancing security and user experience. Developed portals and integrated conversational AI capabilities into applications, achieving significant customer satisfaction improvements.

React Solidity Python Django PostgreSQL Web3.js AI Agile Jira

Software Engineer

Apple

Jan 2017 - May 2020 (3 years 4 months)

At Apple, I developed and optimized applications for various Apple products using Swift and Objective-C. Led front-end development, revamped legacy websites, and contributed to CI/CD pipelines, improving website optimization and performance.

Swift Objective C React Angular Docker Jenkins Google Analytics CI CD PHP

Junior Software Engineer

Apple

Jun 2014 - Jan 2017 (2 years 7 months)

As a Junior Software Engineer at Apple, I contributed to front-end development, created UI components, and improved website performance. Collaborated with design teams and utilized targeted SEO strategies to increase website traffic.

HTML CSS JavaScript React PHP Git SEO Figma Adobe XD

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

2010 - 2014

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and system design. Gained hands-on experience in programming languages and software engineering principles, preparing for a career in technology.