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@tommyzhou1
Backend engineer with a passion for designing scalable systems.
United StatesI'm a backend engineer with a passion for designing scalable systems and optimizing performance for millions of users. My experience spans from working on Facebook Watch to Loom, Amazon Prime Video, and AWS TV, where I've built resilient infrastructures that maintain uptime even in challenging conditions.
At Amazon, I led the enhancement of the content analysis pipeline for Amazon Prime Video, integrating AI-driven capabilities to support the X-Ray Recap feature. My technical leadership ensured scalable, cost-efficient handling of large-scale video content for AWS TV. I thrive on tackling complex problems and mentoring engineers to adopt cloud-based best practices.
Previously, at Loom, I spearheaded backend and mobile app development for AI-driven features, enhancing user accessibility and engagement. My journey in backend engineering has equipped me with a robust skill set in microservices architecture and distributed systems, allowing me to optimize workflows and improve user experiences across various platforms.
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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Amazon
May 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Led the enhancement of the content analysis pipeline for Amazon Prime Video, integrating AI-driven capabilities to support the X-Ray Recap feature. Provided technical leadership for the serverless video processing pipeline of AWS TV, ensuring scalable, cost-efficient handling of large-scale video content. Optimized video processing workflows, reducing processing times by 30% and achieving 99.9% uptim
Loom
Aug 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Led the backend and mobile app development for AI-driven features, including Auto Titles, Auto Summaries, and Auto Chapters. Architected scalable pipelines for AI-powered video processing tasks, optimizing performance for real-time analysis. Developed and maintained internal backend libraries to streamline video processing.
Loom
Mar 2018 - Aug 2021 (3 years 5 months)
Developed and implemented backend support for customizable recording settings. Engineered video editing functionality, including trimming and adding annotations. Built backend infrastructure for dynamic screen and camera switching.
Meta
Oct 2014 - Mar 2018 (3 years 5 months)
Assisted in implementing and optimizing backend APIs for video content discovery, personalization, and social engagement features. Supported the development of scalable database solutions to efficiently store and retrieve video metadata. Contributed to backend API development for Facebook Watch.
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
RUMaster's Degree, Computer Science
XUBachelor's Degree, Computer Science
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