Jiahao Li

Software Engineering   |   Full-Stack Developer   |   Machine Learning

About Me

Hi there! I'm Jiahao, a dedicated problem solver with a passion for digital innovation. My journey is fueled by the thrill of overcoming challenges and leveraging them as catalysts for creativity and impactful solutions.

Alongside my studies at Brandeis, I skillfully balance full-time responsibilities, from enrolling in a Full-Stack Engineering bootcamp at Springboard, to contributing to startups like Wealth.com with its highly talented team, and rapidly developing Tut-a-Tet's MVP to secure seed funding.

My Journey

  • Building a solid foundation in Computer Science and Mathematics at Brandeis University, with a minor in Economics from Denmark
  • Specializing in Full-Stack Development with proficiency in MERN and Flask stacks, plus expertise in databases and cloud computing.
  • Designed and scaled EverDreams to $180k revenue in 7 months, showcasing entrepreneurial flair and digital marketing acumen.

My technical expertise, paired with my leadership and management abilities, empowers me to drive innovation and develop scalable solutions. I'm committed to making a tangible impact in the digital space, addressing critical issues and fostering positive change.

Location

Boston, Massachusetts
Woodbridge, Conneticut

Springboard Bootcamp

  • Duration: 9 months, 800+ hours
  • Key Skills: MERN, Flask, Full-Stack, Database, Software Engineering
  • Practices: Version control (Git), CI/CD, Agile methodologies, Test Coverage

Brandeis University

B.S. in Computer Science   |   MGPA: 3.83
B.S. in Applied Mathematics   |   MGPA: 3.9
Minor in Economics
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Relevant Courses

  • CS: Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Software Enginerring
  • ML: Intro to ML
  • Math: Discrete Math, Linear Algebra, Statistics, Calc
  • Econ: Business, Accounting, Micro-Theory, Environmental Econ

Skills

Programming Languages

  • Python (expert)
  • JavaScript (expert)
  • Java (intermediate)
  • C/C++ (intermediate)
  • Solidity (intermediate)
  • SQL (intermediate)
  • Php (beginner)

Full-Stack Development

  • Frontend: React.js, Vue.js, Angular, React Native, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Webpack, Babel
  • Backend: Node.js, Express.js, Python (Flask, Django), Java (Spring Boot), PHP
  • Frameworks & Platforms: Next.js, AWS (Amplify, Lambda, EC2), Firebase
  • API Development: RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Apollo Server

Databases

  • SQL: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database
  • NoSQL: MongoDB, Couchbase, AWS DynamoDB, Google Firestore, Redis
  • Cloud Storage: Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage
  • ORM/ODM: Sequelize, Mongoose, SQLAlchemy

DevOps & Cloud

  • Build & Package Managers: Maven, Gradle, Webpack, npm, yarn, Poetry, Pipenv
  • CI/CD: Jenkins, CircleCI, Travis CI, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
  • Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, Amazon ECS
  • Cloud Providers & Services: AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Heroku, Vercel, Render
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi

Collaboration Tools

  • Communication: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Discord
  • Version Control: GitHub, GitLab
  • Methodology: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall
  • Project Management: Jira, Trello, Asana, ClickUp
  • Documentation: Confluence, Notion, Google Docs, Microsoft Office

Developer Tools

  • VS Code
  • PyCharm
  • Eclipse
  • Git/GitHub
  • Unix/Linux
  • shell scripting
  • web scraping (BeautifulSoup)
  • unit, functional, integration testing
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Wealth.com

Arizona, United States (Remote)   |   Apr 2024 - Present

Software Engineer Intern   |   Full-Time

  • Engineered of a responsive front-end for Wealth.com's financial management platform using React and Material-UI used by >10,000 users.
  • Collaborated with backend teams on RESTful API integration to ensure seamless data exchange and robust platform functionality.
  • Participated in Agile development cycles, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups, contributing to continuous improvement and efficient delivery of features.
  • Implemented comprehensive testing strategies using Jest and React Testing Library to ensure high code quality and reliability.
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Tut a Tet

Tel Aviv, Israel (Remote)   |   Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

Software Engineer

  • Led a team of 4 interns to develop the MVP, leveraging:
    • Pulumi with TypeScript for provisioning scalable and reusable AWS cloud infrastructure.
    • AWS Lambda for building robust REST APIs & Socket.io connections.
    • AWS DynamoDB for scalable databases and AWS Cognito for authentication
  • Developed a highly responsive and dynamic front-end using React TypeScript, integrating real-time video and message communication through Socket.IO and WebRTC, resulting in a greater than 200% improvement in user interface responsiveness and overall user experience.
  • Designed and deployed a microservices architecture using Docker and Kubernetes, reducing deployment times by 60% and ensuring a highly scalable and resilient system.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, achieving 70% test coverage with Jest, resulting in a greater than 40% increase in development speed and ensuring code quality.
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EverDreams LLC

Woodbridge, CT  |   NOV 2020 - JUN 2021

Shopify Developer

  • Started an e-commerce venture specializing in diffusers and essential oils, overseeing product sourcing, and establishing a robust supply chain from Chinese manufacturers.
  • Drove the brand to achieve $180k in total revenue, with a remarkable $100k generated in the first 50 days during the peak holiday season, demonstrating effective marketing and sales strategies.
  • Led the development and optimization of the e-commerce platform on Shopify, enhancing user experience and accessibility, which attracted over 200,000 site visits and secured 3,500+ customers
  • Orchestrated data-driven marketing campaigns that significantly boosted customer engagement and retention, achieving a consistent 15% profit margin through strategic pricing and cost management.

Pulse: Gym Social Network

AI powered worklog logger & friends

  • Spearheaded the development of ’Pulse AI’, a cutting-edge workout-tracking app with Python/Flask backend and Jinja for dynamic UI/UX. Introduced a social media component, enabling users to follow peers, share workouts, and foster a community of fitness enthusiasts. Currently used by me and 8+ friends.
  • Incorporated OpenAI’s Assistant to deliver personalized AI-driven workout coaching as a chatbot feature, significantly boosting user engagement among friends and peers using the platform.
  • Implemented advanced security with PostgreSQL, bcrypt, and flask-login, and optimized data handling with Flask SQLAlchemy ORM for improved scalability and user privacy

Technologies: Flask, Jinja, PostgreSQL, JS, Python, Axios, RESTful API

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Chess AI Bot

Chess.com Quant Hackathon

  • Achieved 4th place in the Brandeis Quant Hackathon competition sponsored by Chess.com
  • Engineered a chess AI bot using the Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS) algorithm to improve strategic decision-making in chess, showcasing advanced algorithmic programming and AI integration skills
  • Designed custom evaluation functions in Python, effectively assessing chess positions by integrating both material and positional considerations, to refine game strategies and adapt to opponent moves
  • Navigated challenges with the MCTS application in real-time chess scenarios, leading to valuable insights into algorithmic limitations and practical AI application

Technologies: MCTS, Python, Py-chess

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Web Games

Collections of web games

Technologies: Python, Flask, HTML/CSS, Javascript, Axios

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