Kevin Liu, Full Stack Engineer
Toronto, Canada, +1-470-***-****, ****.******@*****.***
PROFILE I am a seasoned software engineer with over 7 years of experience, specializing in building scalable, high-performance applications and AI/ML-driven solutions. My expertise includes developing robust backend systems with .NET Core, ASP.NET, and Entity Framework, and integrating machine learning models using ML.NET and Python. I am proficient in leveraging Microsoft Azure for cloud-based AI/ML solutions, including Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, and Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines. With a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making, I excel at designing and deploying predictive models, natural language processing (NLP) systems, and computer vision applications. Passionate about innovation, I focus on experimentation, A/B testing, and leveraging cutting-edge AI/ML technologies to drive business growth and optimize performance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oct 2023 — Dec 2024 Senior Software Engineer, HWC Henderson Developed and maintained a high-traffic e-commerce platform using React, Python (FastAPI), PostgreSQL, and AWS, integrating AI-driven features to enhance user experience and optimize performance.
Implemented a new search functionality leveraging Elasticsearch and machine learning models, which improved search accuracy, user experience, and increased conversion rates by 10%. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including data scientists and product managers, to deliver AI/ML-driven projects on time and within budget, ensuring seamless integration between backend APIs, front-end interfaces, and predictive models.
Jan 2022 — Oct 2023 AI/ML Engineer, Miron Communications Hugo I played a key role as an AI Engineer, developing and optimizing end-to-end solutions to support high-performance, scalable telecommunications services.
• Designed and developed real-time communication platforms using Python (Django) for backend services and Vue.js for frontend, ensuring seamless integration between the user interface and backend systems.
• Built and optimized RESTful APIs and integrated GraphQL endpoints to support customer interactions, billing systems, and VoIP infrastructure, ensuring smooth service delivery and efficient data flow.
• Developed real-time telecommunication services using WebSockets and Django Channels, ensuring low-latency communication and efficient call routing across distributed systems.
• Worked with PostgreSQL for relational data storage, Redis for caching, and MongoDB for handling non-relational data, optimizing database performance and enhancing data retrieval efficiency.
• Integrated logging and monitoring systems using Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack to monitor system performance and track operational health.
Jan 2019 — Dec 2021 Full Stack Developer, ABC Fitness Vancouver I worked as a Full Stack Developer, developing and optimizing the backend infrastructure for Sqwod
Workout Planner, a platform that helps users plan workouts, book online courses, and schedule appointments.
• Developed and optimized the backend infrastructure using Python (FastAPI) for high-performance backend development, ensuring seamless workout planning, appointment scheduling, and online course bookings.
• Designed and implemented scalable backend services with FastAPI and PostgreSQL to handle high-traffic user interactions and enable real-time data processing.
• Built and maintained a responsive front-end using React and Tailwind CSS, ensuring a smooth and engaging user experience across devices.
• Integrated third-party payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal to facilitate subscription-based services and one-time booking payments, ensuring secure and efficient transactions.
• Developed analytics and reporting tools leveraging Pandas and Matplotlib for data processing, enabling tracking of user engagement, course bookings, and fitness progress trends. May 2017 — Dec 2018 Junior Software Engineer, LAZADE E-Services Philippines Inc Manila I trained as a Junior Software Engineer, gaining hands-on experience in full-stack web development and building real-world applications using Ruby, Python, and modern web technologies.
• Learned and applied fundamental web development concepts, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks like React.js, to build dynamic and responsive web applications.
• Developed back-end applications using Ruby on Rails and Python (Django, Flask), creating RESTful APIs and integrating databases like PostgreSQL for efficient data management.
• Gained experience with authentication and authorization mechanisms, implementing OAuth, JWT, and session-based authentication to secure user access.
• Worked with version control (Git, GitHub) and Agile methodologies, collaborating on team projects and participating in code reviews and pair programming sessions.
• Practiced test-driven development (TDD) using RSpec and Pytest, writing unit and integration tests to improve code reliability.
• Collaborated with peers, instructors, and mentors, working on group projects that simulated real-world software engineering workflows.
EDUCATION
May 2014 — Apr 2017 Bachelor's degree, University of Southampton Malaysia Gelang Patah SKILLS Python Expert
.NET Core Expert
HTML & CSS Expert
TypeScript Expert
Vue Expert
React Expert
GraphQL Expert
Github Actions Expert
Docker Expert
PostgreSQL Expert
Redis Expert
MongoDB Expert
Grafana Expert
Microsoft Azure Expert
AWS Expert
Jenkins Expert
Kubernetes Expert
Machine Learning Expert
PyTorch Expert
Kerras Expert
TensorFlow Expert
OpenCV Expert
COURSES
Sep 2017 — Feb 2018 Full-Stack Web Development (Frontend: React.js, Backend: Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, API development), Avion School Jan 2018 — Jul 2018 Cloud Computing with GCP & Azure, Coursera LANGUAGES English Native speaker
SOFT SKILLS Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Constructive feedback and continuous improvement.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Intuitive, quick to adapt to new technologies.
Team player with excellent collaboration and communication.