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Steven Wong

@stevenwong

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Senior Backend Engineer

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a dynamic role in a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth.

Innovative software engineer with a decade of proven expertise in designing robust architectures and spearheading the development of highly scalable applications and services. Specializing in backend-heavy full-stack engineering, I have consistently delivered cutting-edge solutions that optimize performance, elevate user experiences, and drive business growth. My proficiency spans multiple languages, including Golang, Ruby, Java, Python, Rust, and JavaScript / TypeScript, enabling me to engineer solutions that seamlessly blend technology stacks for maximum efficiency

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Front-End Developer

SeityHealth

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Developed and maintained cross-platform mobile applications using React Native for both iOS and Android, achieving up to 40% faster time-to-market compared to native development. Integrated RESTful APIs and third-party libraries such as Firebase, Redux, React Navigation, and Axios to enhance functionality and performance.

React Native RESTful APIs Firebase Redux Axios TypeScript Jest Git Jira ESLint

NodeJS Developer

Confidential IT Firm

Dec 2018 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Designed and implemented scalable backend services using Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL to power enterprise-grade web and mobile applications for a high-profile client under NDA. Developed and maintained RESTful APIs and microservices architecture, resulting in a 40% reduction in response time and improved system reliability.

Node Express PostgreSQL RESTful APIs Microservices Stripe Twilio Auth0 GitHub Actions Docker Jest Supertest Postman Jira Slack

Software Development Intern

Automated Insights, Inc.

Jul 2017 - Present (8 years 1 month)

Built 5+ SaaS products using MERN stack with Stripe/PayPal integration. Created a Node.js microservices architecture with Docker/Kubernetes and designed MongoDB schemas with aggregation pipelines for complex analytics.

MERN Stack Stripe PayPal Node Microservices Docker Kubernetes MongoDB React Storybook GitHub Actions Jenkins

Software Development Intern

StartupVentures

Sep 2015 - Present (9 years 11 months)

Contributed to building a React/Node.js e-commerce platform handling $2M+ monthly transactions. Implemented server-side rendering with Next.js, improving SEO rankings by 35%.

React Node Next.js Jest Cypress Elasticsearch SEO

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Stony Brook University

Master's Degree of Computer Science, Computer Science

Completed a Master's Degree in Computer Science, focusing on advanced topics in software development and system architecture. Gained expertise in building scalable web and mobile applications.