Stuart Yang

Full-stack Engineer • Vancouver, BC, CA

AWS

REST

ASP.NET

Docker

Redux

JavaScript

SQL

Node.js

Bootstrap

Django

Next.js

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Stripe

React

Vue.js

TypeScript

Redis

CSS

AWS Lambda

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Full-Stack Developer | Blockchain & Fintech Specialist | 10+ Years Experience

A seasoned Full-Stack Developer with expertise in building scalable web and fintech solutions. Specializes in using React, Node.js, Next.js, and Django. Proficient in blockchain technologies such as Ethereum and Solana, with a strong focus on the e-commerce and fintech sectors. Experienced in optimizing web performance and integrating various payment solutions. Over 10 years of experience developing scalable applications across various industries, including e-commerce, fintech, and blockchain.

Projects

Finance Save

Solana's permissionless savings account Save is an algorithmic, decentralized protocol for lending and borrowing on Solana. Lending and borrowing has proven itself as key in a DeFi ecosystem. However, current products are slow and expensive. On Solana, Save can scale to being 100x faster and 100x cheaper. Solend aims to be the easiest to use and most secure solution on Solana. With Save, you can do the following: Earn interest Borrow Leverage long ShortSee More

Schedule Better Metting

Develop a full-stack application that integrates Cal.com’s open-source scheduling platform with a Django backend and React frontend. Utilize Cal Atoms, Cal.com's embeddable UI components, to provide users with a seamless scheduling experience. The Django backend will handle API requests and manage data, while the React frontend will offer an interactive user interface. This integration aims to streamline the scheduling process, allowing users to set availability, manage bookings, and synchronize with external calendars. Cal.com | Open Scheduling Infrastructure Top 5 Technical Skills: Django & Django REST Framework: Build a robust backend API to handle user data, bookings, and integrate with Cal.com's scheduling features. React.js: Develop a dynamic and responsive frontend that interacts with the Django API and integrates Cal Atoms for scheduling functionalities. Cal Atoms Integration: Embed Cal.com's customizable scheduling components into the React application to enable user bookings and calendar management. API Integration: Implement secure and efficient communication between the frontend and backend, ensuring smooth data flow and user interactions. Authentication & Authorization: Implement user authentication and authorization mechanisms to secure user data and manage access to scheduling features.See More

Smart Health Insights Platform with Predictive Analytics

Ceras Health is a digital healthcare platform focusing on AI-driven patient monitoring, real-time health analytics, and connected care solutions. Their services encompass remote physiological monitoring, therapeutic monitoring, and chronic condition management, integrating data from various devices to provide actionable insights for healthcare providers. See More

Work History

Full Stack Engineer

ClutchBegan offering custom web development and blockchain solutions for a wide range of European clients in industries like e-commerce, fintech, and blockchain. Successfully collaborated with company and developing scalable, high-performance web applications using React, Next.js, Node.js. Optimized website performance, reducing load times by 30% and improving API response speeds, resulting in enhanced user experiences and conversions. Developed secure blockchain applications, including smart contracts on the Ethereum and Solana networks, specifically for the crypto and fintech sectors.

Back End Developer

HTECMay 2022 - Apr 2023 • 1 yrDeveloped and maintained scalable API systems for Health, an online health retailer serving customers across Europe. Improved the website’s backend performance by optimizing server responses, which resulted in 40% faster load times and more reliable systems during peak traffic. Built and integrated real-time product recommendation engines, enhancing user engagement and increasing conversion rates. Worked closely with the frontend team to ensure seamless integration of e-commerce features using Django and MongoDB.

Full Stack Developer

MonzoAug 2020 - May 2021 • 10 mosBuilt and optimized backend services for Monzo, a mobile banking app serving over 5 million users in the UK and Europe. Focused on developing secure, high-performance APIs for payments and financial transactions, ensuring fast and reliable processing. Reduced data processing time by 30%, improving the efficiency of banking services and enhancing user satisfaction. Integrated Stripe, PayPal, Shopify, and other European payment solutions, providing seamless transaction processing for e-commerce clients.

Software Developer

BaltSep 2019 - Mar 2020 • 7 mosBuilt and maintained microservices for Vinted, a major European marketplace, which included improving transaction speed and system scalability. Enhanced the platform's search functionality and user recommendation system using Node.js and React, improving both user experience and retention. Reduced platform load times by 25%, improving performance on both mobile and desktop versions of the website. Integrated payment platforms like PayPal and Stripe, and implemented cloud hosting solutions through Google Cloud for secure, scalable service.

Senior Full Stack Developer

USEPAFeb 2022 - Nov 2024 • 2 yrs 10 mosImproved application performance and reduced server costs. Optimized server-side processes, implemented caching strategies, and refactored code using JavaScript (React, Next.js), Node.js, MongoDB, Redis, and AWS.

Full Stack Developer

PanicMar 2021 - Dec 2021 • 10 mosAddressed downtime and database issues. Implemented scheduled database jobs, improved system architecture, and optimized database queries using ASP.NET, Vue.js, SQL Server, Redis, and Docker.

Personal Portfolio Generator

Personal CapitalJan 2019 - Dec 2020 • 2 yrsDeveloped a Next.js-powered portfolio generator and a scalable eCommerce platform using the MERN stack.

Software Engineer

ByteSoft SolutionsNov 2013 - Jan 2015 • 1 yr 3 mosDesigned secure authentication flows, optimized database queries, and implemented RESTful APIs. Reduced data processing time by 50% using Laravel, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS Lambda.

Education

Pluralsight

Bachelor's degree, Computer Software Engineering2015 - 2019

Carleton University

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science2010 - 2013

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