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.
Tarot Reader tarot-api.up.railway.app
- 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