Developer & Designer

I build digital products that people love to use.

Focused on clean code, thoughtful design, and the small details that make software feel effortless.

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React Next.js TypeScript Node.js Python PostgreSQL Figma Docker AWS Redis GraphQL Tailwind

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Projects Delivered

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Years Experience

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Happy Clients

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A bit about me

I'm a full-stack developer and designer based in San Francisco. I care deeply about craft — the kind of work where engineering precision meets design sensibility.

My focus is on building products that are both technically sound and genuinely enjoyable to use. Whether it's a complex data platform or a consumer app, the goal is always the same: make it feel effortless.

Location

San Francisco, CA

Education

B.S. Computer Science

Focus

Full-Stack & Design

Languages

English, Mandarin

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What I work with

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Frontend Development

Responsive, accessible interfaces with modern frameworks and animation.

React Next.js TypeScript CSS

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Backend Systems

Scalable APIs, data pipelines, and cloud-native architecture.

Node.js Python PostgreSQL Redis

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Product Design

From wireframes to polished prototypes with a systems-level approach.

Figma Prototyping Design Systems

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Infrastructure

CI/CD, containers, and infrastructure as code for reliable deploys.

Docker AWS Vercel GitHub Actions

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Selected work

Nexus Analytics

Nexus Analytics

Real-time analytics dashboard built for data-heavy SaaS products. Dark-mode first with live WebSocket updates and interactive charts.

Next.jsD3.jsPostgreSQLWebSockets

Mobile Application

Pulse Social

A social platform with real-time messaging, stories, and content feeds. Designed for high engagement with fluid transitions.

React NativeFirebaseNode.jsRedis

Vertex Commerce

Vertex Commerce

Headless storefront with sub-second page loads, advanced filtering, and a checkout flow optimized for conversion.

Next.jsStripeSanityVercel

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Experience

2024 — Present

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Stealth Startup, San Francisco

Leading frontend architecture and design system for an AI-powered B2B platform.

2022 — 2024

Software Engineer

Stripe, San Francisco

Payment infrastructure and merchant tools used by millions. API reliability and checkout optimization.

2021 — 2022

Frontend Developer

Figma, San Francisco

Interactive canvas features, plugin infrastructure, and web performance optimization.

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Let's work
together.

Open to new opportunities, collaborations, and conversations about interesting problems.

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