Rita huang
@ritahuang
Software engineer specializing in Ruby on Rails, building secure, maintainable full-stack applications.
What I'm looking for
I am a software engineer with 4+ years building clear, maintainable, secure, and reliable applications using Ruby on Rails and modern front-end tools.
I designed and implemented full-stack projects including authentication, third-party login (OmniAuth), PostgreSQL schemas, and chart-based visualizations to surface user trends.
Prior to software work, I led cross-functional product development and R&D projects in industrial settings, driving projects to completion and delivering measurable revenue impact.
I bring a pragmatic, hands-on approach to development, strong attention to data-driven design, and a track record of converting wireframes into production-ready UIs and systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
Launch School
Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)
Developed full-stack Ruby on Rails applications with secure authentication, chart-based analytics, and internationalization, improving usability and data protection for users.
Global Process Engineer
Isola Group
Jan 2018 - May 2023 (5 years 4 months)
Led international product development projects and coordinated cross-functional distributed teams to deliver on-schedule programs and lab-scale evaluations.
R&D Engineer
Nan Ya Plastics
Dec 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years)
Led a copper foil quality evaluation project that increased revenue by $3.0M/month, managed patent filings, and improved data collection methods to boost team efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Taiwan University
Master of Science, Chemistry
2010 - 2012
Completed a Master of Science in Chemistry with coursework and research focused on advanced chemical principles and laboratory experimentation from 2010 to 2012.
National Tsing Hua University
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
2006 - 2009
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with foundational coursework in chemical theory and laboratory techniques from 2006 to 2009.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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