About

Hello, I'm Jacob Wilson, a Senior Software Engineer and Full Stack Developer with over 11 years of experience in crafting innovative software solutions. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from City University of Hong Kong and have a diverse background in both frontend and backend development.

My expertise lies in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, and Node.js, where I have successfully led the development of scalable applications and optimized performance for various projects. I am particularly passionate about digital technologies and enjoy tackling complex challenges through creative problem-solving.

Throughout my career, I have taken on leadership roles, mentoring junior developers while ensuring high coding standards through thorough code reviews. My experience includes designing secure authentication flows, integrating payment systems like Stripe, and implementing Agile methodologies to enhance team productivity.

I thrive in collaborative environments and have a proven track record of delivering projects on time while maintaining quality. I am excited about opportunities to leverage my technical skills and contribute to impactful projects that drive business success.

💼 Experience
🎓 Education
🤹🏼‍♂️ Skills
🏐 Interests

Professional Experience

Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead @Kickoff by Zuju

Aug 2023 - Present

Led the development of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), improving team collaboration and serving as a foundation for future feature enhancements.
Architected a frontend solution with React and Next.js, reducing application load time by 40% and increasing page speed, resulting in a 15% boost in user retention.
Mentored and guided 7 junior developers, reducing onboarding time by 20% and increasing team collaboration through regular code reviews.
Streamlined authentication flows, increasing security and reducing user complaints by 25%.
Integrated Stripe payment gateway, generating a 20% increase in transactions and enabling recurring revenue within the first 3 months.
Streamlined app performance by identifying key bottlenecks, reducing load times by 35%, and enhancing user experience metrics.
Led the migration from Create React App to Next.js, improving SEO rankings by 50% and reducing the overall bundle size by 30%.
Implemented automated testing strategies (unit, integration, E2E), reducing production bugs by 40%.
Refined CI/CD pipelines, accelerating release cycles and improving team deployment confidence by 25%.

Senior Software Engineer @Honeydew

May 2022 - Jul 2023

Created a scalable React-based frontend architecture, ensuring seamless performance as the user base grew by 50%.
Accelerated authentication flow design, decreasing user drop-off during sign-up by 18%.
Refined application performance, leading to a 20% reduction in load times and a measurable improvement in user satisfaction.
Established a test-driven development (TDD) process, resulting in 30% fewer production issues.
Refined CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment times by 45% and increasing overall development efficiency.

Senior Software Engineer @TOKIGAMES

Oct 2021 – Apr 2022

Revamped the frontend architecture and SEO strategies, resulting in a 25% increase in organic search traffic and a 40% boost in site performance.
Collaborated with senior engineers to optimize system reliability, cutting bug-related downtime by 15%.
Established coding best practices, improving code quality and reducing technical debt by 20%.
Enhanced UI components, which led to a 10% increase in user engagement.

Senior Full Stack Web Developer (Frontend Focus) @IngeniousVision

Mar 2018 – Oct 2021

Created and scaled high-traffic e-commerce platforms, driving a 28% growth in client revenue through optimized checkout flows.
Engineered and maintained secure healthcare systems (EMR/EHR), reducing system downtime by 18% and enhancing team productivity.
Led blockchain-based projects (NFT games), increasing user transactions by 15% within the first month.
Revitalized the frontend architecture of various SaaS applications, reducing codebase complexity by 20% and improving maintainability.
Delivered client projects ahead of deadlines, leading to a 28% boost in client satisfaction.

Senior Frontend Developer @New Marketing

Jan 2014 – Jan 2018

Designed and developed over 7 custom Magento e-commerce websites, driving a 28% increase in client sales.
Redesigned checkout processes, leading to a 20% increase in customer purchases.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

City University of Hong Kong

2010 – 2013

Constructed a hybrid mobile app for fast food delivery as a final year project, utilizing Python backend APIs.
Collaborated on a multidisciplinary robotics project, enhancing teamwork and technical skills.

Diploma in Information Technology

Fudan University

2007 - 2010

Developed full-stack web applications as part of the final year project, focused on the fast food delivery industry.

Skills

Key Skills:

Programming Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Rust, PHP
Frontend: React.js, Next.js(App Router/Page Router), Redux, Zustand, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Storybook, Framer Motion
Backend: Node.js, Express.js, WebSockets, REST APIs, GraphQL
Databases: MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, ORACLE
Testing: Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Playwright, Chai
Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
DevOps & CI/CD: Docker, Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Github Actions
E-commerce Platforms: WooCommerce, Magento, OpenCart
Blockchain & Web3: Solidity, Ethereum, Solana, Web3.js
Cloud Services: AWS, GCP, Azure
Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban
AI & ML Frameworks/Tools: LLM, LangChain, LangSmith, LangGraph, RAG, VectorStore

Technical Proficiencies:

Web Development: Expertise in building large-scale, scalable web applications with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, Next.js)
Performance Optimization: Skilled in code profiling, lazy loading, and other performance enhancement techniques.
CI/CD & Automation: Experience setting up and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, automating testing and deployment.
Full-Stack Development: Proficient in developing both client-side and server-side logic, integrating front-end with backend systems.
Database Management: Worked with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB to optimize database performance..
Payment Integrations: Integrated payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to facilitate secure and seamless online transactions.
Cloud & Hosting: Experience deploying applications on AWS, GCP, and Azure, including configuring virtual machines and storage.

Jacob Wilson