Tony L.

About Me

Tony is a full-stack web developer with a solid technical background and experience in various programming languages, Scrum methodologies, and software development lifecycles. He is technically proficient in React, Redux, React Native, GraphQL, Rails, and Go, and is passionate about improving the efficiency and sustainability of processes and product designs, communicating technical information, and ensuring scalable and high-quality code. With a demonstrated leadership expertise, Tony is currently serving as a senior technical lead at Cisco, managing junior engineers and enabling on-time delivery of customer onboarding projects.

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

Workflow

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Engineer
2018 - Present (7 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participating in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensuring that features are being delivered efficiently and on time.

Cisco
Cisco
Senior Technical Lead
2019 - Present (6 years)
Remote
  • Enabling on-time delivery of customer onboarding projects to familiarize customers with new products and achieve immediate results within 30 minutes.

  • Facilitating prompt new software releases by conducting early planning sessions with PM, UX, and marketing/customer support engineer.

  • Driving the career progression of 5-8 junior engineers to project leads and feature owners via continuous mentorship.

  • Enforcing a readable and practical coding style by reviewing on a routine basis.

  • Contributing to the team's personal/career growth by conducting daily 1:1s and quarterly performance reviews.

React.jsRuby on RailsTeam Leadership Cross-functional team leadershipRemote Team Leadership Team Mentoring Problem SolvingCode Review
Tico
Tico
Software Engineer
2019 - 2019
Taipei, Taiwan
  • Analyzed user requirements and functional specifications to determine the feasibility of software design and oversaw all aspects of designing software systems and components to meet desired needs.

  • Administered end-to-end activities of debugging and fixing software issues and errors.

  • Integrated software components into a fully functional system by coordinating with cross-functional teams.

  • Ensured maintainable, scalable, and high-quality code by conducting code reviews.

  • Improved message loading time by 60% and slashed codebase size by 30% through deployment of effective practice while improving code readability.

Popup Technology Co., Ltd.
Popup Technology Co., Ltd.
Co-founder | CTO
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
Taipei, Taiwan
  • Led a 5-person team including developers and designers from day one and conducted interviews for new hires.

  • Strategized with the marketing team and delivered on-demand features expected to generate 100% revenue growth.

  • Saved the team time (+15%) in deployment processes using tools like Gitea (version control), Docker (container framework), and Drone (CD) and improved team productivity by 30% using Scrum.

Taiwan Mobile Co. Ltd.
Taiwan Mobile Co. Ltd.
Senior Software Engineer
2013 - 2015 (2 years)
Taipei, Taiwan
  • Developed and managed the production releases of the iOS SDK for Mobile AD Engine.

  • Worked closely with project managers, developers, and designers in each AD project.

  • Ensured that releases meet client requirements.

Axim Communications Inc.
Axim Communications Inc.
iOS Developer
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
Taipei, Taiwan
  • Responsible for production releases, managed an iOS app release within 6 months.

  • Led a 3-person iOS team and trained and delegated tasks to new hires.

  • Demoed a new product and app at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2012.

Stream of Praise Music Ministries
Stream of Praise Music Ministries
Webmaster
2009 - 2011 (2 years)
Remote
  • Redesigned and developed new themes and modules for the website, decreasing bounce rate by 15%.

  • Designed banners and promotion posters for products and events.

  • Assisted in the stage lighting and effects during video productions and operated ProPresenter in multiple live events of up to 100K people.

Qualcomm Inc.
Qualcomm Inc.
Intern Engineer
2007 - 2008 (1 year)
Remote
  • Designed and conducted software testing for digital camera chipsets.

  • Developed test software using C++ and MATLAB.

  • Collaborated with QCT camera system team in the testing process.

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Showcase

Fullinn CM (Channel Manager)
Fullinn CM (Channel Manager)
  • Developed and launched the first production release for an app focused on communication and scheduling for accommodation businesses.

  • Established a partnership with MyAllocator (Digital Arbitrage, Inc.) and initiated two-way synchronization of order data and room rate/availability.

  • Successfully initiated and managed the integration of partner services through a public API, resulting in recognized features by customers and partners.

Fullinn PMS (Property Management System)
Fullinn PMS (Property Management System)
  • Developed and managed the first production release of an app for small and medium-sized accommodation businesses.

  • Enhanced existing functionality based on real user feedback.

  • Improvements and response times were recognized by customers and business partners.

Fullinn PMS (Mobile App)
Fullinn PMS (Mobile App)
  • Developed and released a mobile framework for a property management system.

  • Successfully launched both iOS and Android apps within 6 months.

  • Established a partnership with Moska Studio for increased product sales.

Go-Mitake
Go-Mitake
  • A Go client library for accessing the Mitake SMS API (Taiwan mobile phone number only).

  • Implemented extended API for Mitake SMS service.

  • Used a webhook to receive delivery receipts of messages.

Education

Full-stack Web Development Certification
Full-stack Web Development Certification
freeCodeCamp
2016 - 2016
M.Eng Electrical Engineering
M.Eng Electrical Engineering
UC San Diego
2006 - 2008 (2 years)
BSc Electrical Engineering
BSc Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2003 - 2005 (2 years)