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Wenli Gai | Software Engineer

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🎯 Professional Summary

M.S. Computer Science candidate at Boston University (GPA: 3.84) with 3+ years of progressive software engineering experience across enterprise-scale systems, AI/ML applications, and full-stack development. Proven track record of delivering high-performance solutions that drive business value through scalable architecture, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Core Competencies: Distributed Systems Design β€’ Microservices Architecture β€’ Cloud-Native Development β€’ AI/ML Engineering β€’ Performance Optimization β€’ DevOps & CI/CD


πŸ’Ό Professional Experience & Impact

🏒 Software Engineer Intern | NextTier

Sacramento, CA | Jun 2024 - Sep 2024

Enterprise E-commerce Platform Development

  • Microservices Architecture: Designed and deployed 10+ RESTful APIs in a distributed microservices ecosystem, enabling seamless integration between supplier management and service discovery modules
  • Performance Engineering: Achieved 35% reduction in catalog query latency through strategic Redis caching implementation and Azure SQL query optimization, directly improving user experience for 100K+ daily active users
  • Data Infrastructure: Architected centralized data pipeline consolidating fragmented systems with comprehensive lineage tracking and automated Cron job orchestration
  • High-Volume Message Processing: Integrated Apache Kafka and RocketMQ to handle 100K+ QPS asynchronous operations, implementing intelligent load balancing that eliminated timeout bottlenecks during peak traffic
  • DevOps Excellence: Established Jenkins-Docker CI pipeline with automated PR testing, reducing code review cycles and preventing production regressions

🏒 Software Engineer Intern | Eth Tech

Newark, CA | Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

Enterprise AI/ML Platform Development

  • Intelligent Automation: Developed production-ready GPT-4 + LangChain chatbot deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service, delivering 15+ hours/week efficiency gains across 3 engineering teams through automated SOP and log analysis
  • Advanced RAG Implementation: Built sophisticated Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipeline using FAISS vector database and sentence-transformers, achieving 90%+ top-5 recall accuracy on 1M-token regulated document corpus
  • Cloud-Native DevOps: Architected comprehensive CI/CD pipelines for FastAPI microservices using Azure DevOps, incorporating container orchestration, real-time monitoring, and enterprise-grade security protocols
  • Frontend Architecture: Engineered React.js conversational interface with real-time token tracking, context-aware UX patterns, and scalable architecture supporting 50+ concurrent enterprise users

🏒 Software Engineer Intern | Taishan Resources LLC

Wilcoe, WV | Dec 2022 - Mar 2023

Financial Data Platform Development

  • API Development: Built robust RESTful APIs using Spring Boot with automated ETL workflows for financial and environmental data processing
  • Database Performance: Optimized SQL Server and MySQL queries through advanced indexing strategies and stored procedure implementation, achieving 80% latency reduction (15s β†’ 3s) for executive dashboard queries
  • Business Intelligence: Developed comprehensive Tableau dashboards providing real-time insights into financial trends, environmental metrics, and operational efficiency across departments
  • Agile Development: Contributed to sprint planning and execution using Jira and Git, improving test coverage and refactoring legacy backend services

πŸš€ Technical Projects

TeamBuilder | Team Assignment Platform

Tech Stack: React.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Express.js

Full-Stack MERN Application for Intelligent Team Formation

  • Developed sophisticated algorithm for automated team assignment based on multi-criteria preference ranking
  • Achieved 25%+ improvement in team satisfaction compared to traditional random assignment methods
  • Implemented scalable backend APIs supporting user registration, questionnaire processing, and dynamic team configuration
  • Built responsive React interface with modern routing architecture and seamless Agile workflow integration

Trackr | Financial Management Platform

Tech Stack: Spring Boot, React.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, Redux

Enterprise-Grade Personal Finance Application

  • Architected Spring Boot microservices backend with PostgreSQL for reliable transaction processing and audit trails
  • Deployed containerized application across Heroku staging and production environments with zero-downtime deployment
  • Developed responsive React frontend with Redux state management for real-time balance tracking and transaction visualization
  • Integrated Formik/Yup validation framework and Axios for secure API communication with network resilience

πŸ› οΈ Technical Expertise

Programming Languages & Frameworks

Java Python JavaScript TypeScript C++ Go

Backend Development: Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Node.js/Express.js, FastAPI, Hibernate ORM
Frontend Development: React.js, Redux, HTML5/CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery, Webpack, Formik/Axios

Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps

Docker Kubernetes Azure AWS

Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Registry
CI/CD Pipelines: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
Message Queuing: Apache Kafka, RocketMQ, Redis Pub/Sub
Monitoring & Logging: Application Insights, CloudWatch, ELK Stack

Data Engineering & AI/ML

PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis

Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, Azure SQL
AI/ML Frameworks: LangChain, OpenAI API, HuggingFace Transformers, PyTorch
Vector Databases: FAISS, Pinecone
Analytics: Tableau, JMP Statistical Software


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πŸŽ“ Education & Certifications

Master of Science in Computer Science | Boston University | 2023-2025
GPA: 3.84/4.0 | Relevant Coursework: Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Database Systems, Software Engineering

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry | Virginia Tech | 2018-2023
Foundation: Analytical Problem-Solving, Research Methodology, Statistical Analysis


🎯 Career Objectives & Interests

Immediate Goals (Next 6 months)

  • Seeking Software Engineer role at technology-forward companies focusing on scalable systems and user impact
  • Interested in positions involving distributed systems, cloud architecture, or AI/ML integration
  • Target companies: Big Tech (FAANG), High-Growth Startups, Enterprise Software Companies

Technical Growth Areas

  • System Design: Deepening expertise in distributed systems patterns and microservices architecture
  • AI/ML Engineering: Expanding knowledge in MLOps, model deployment, and production AI systems
  • Cloud Architecture: Pursuing AWS/Azure certifications and advanced container orchestration

Industry Focus

  • FinTech: Financial services technology, payment systems, investment platforms
  • E-commerce: Large-scale retail platforms, supply chain optimization, customer experience
  • Enterprise SaaS: B2B software solutions, developer tools, productivity platforms
  • AI/ML Products: Intelligent applications, natural language processing, recommendation systems

πŸ† Professional Highlights

  • Performance Impact: Consistently delivered 30-35% performance improvements across multiple internship projects
  • Scale Experience: Built systems handling 100K+ QPS and serving 50+ concurrent enterprise users
  • AI/ML Expertise: Practical experience with production AI systems achieving 90%+ accuracy metrics
  • Full-Stack Proficiency: End-to-end development from database optimization to responsive frontend interfaces
  • Agile Leadership: Experience with cross-functional collaboration, sprint planning, and technical mentoring

πŸ“ž Let's Connect

I'm actively seeking Software Engineer opportunities where I can contribute to meaningful projects while growing my expertise in distributed systems and AI/ML applications. I'm particularly interested in roles that offer:

βœ… Technical Challenges: Complex system design and performance optimization
βœ… Growth Opportunities: Mentorship, technical leadership, and continuous learning
βœ… Impact: Products that serve millions of users or solve significant business problems
βœ… Innovation: Cutting-edge technology adoption and engineering excellence culture

Available for immediate start | Open to relocation | Authorized to work in US


"Transforming complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions through innovative engineering and collaborative excellence."

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