James Lo

Skills

Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Sass, Tailwind, CSS, HTML, SQL, Bash
Technologies: React, Next.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Git, Linux
Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Experience

Software Developer, Universal Associates - Dallas, Texas Jan 2023 - Present
  • Deployed 20+ custom websites built on serverless AWS architecture that are highly scalable and resilient.
  • Achieved 0 incidents of app downtime from DDoS and common attacks with AWS Shield Adv. and WAF.
  • Reduced monthly client expenses by 40% with AWS Cost Explorer and CloudWatch metrics.
  • Managed full stack and frontend development using modern frameworks such as Next,js, React and Express.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Terraform and used E2E testing with Cypress for 20% faster development.
Network Administrator, Zen Sushi & Grill – McKinney, Texas Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
  • Developed website front-end using JavaScript and improved overall network performance by 30%.
  • Reduced IT costs by 20% through better vendor contracts and consolidating internet and phone services.
  • Streamlined orders by 25% after implementing networked POS systems and cloud-based management tools.
  • Trained and mentored 5+ staff members on network troubleshooting and basic IT tasks.

Projects

Capture-the-Flag Bank Platform resilientcoda.com
  • Developed a robust testing environment to train application security and threat hunting.
  • Strengthened application security through server-side validation for frontend forms.
  • Developed RESTful API using Node.js and cloud-based MongoDB for efficient data communication.
  • Followed MVC principles to separate concerns and improve maintainability for React and Express frameworks
  • Integrated a React chatbot for future machine learning projects.
  • Added a secure password reset feature that writes to database.
  • Media uploads are handled by Cloudinary’s artificial intelligence architecture.
  • Efficiently handled CRUD operations using Express framework and NoSQL MongoDB.
  • Utilized JavaScript and client-side rendering to achieve asynchronous updates and faster load times.
  • Implemented encrypted cloud-based session-storage for secure authentication.
  • Designed an intuitive and seamless UI with Tailwind to reduce bounce rates.
  • Developed feature for writing tarot readings onto MongoDB for long term access.

Education

University of Texas at Austin – Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry; Minor in Chinese