Kaitao Chen - Personal Portfolio

About me

My name is Kaitao Chen, and my English name is Tony. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Case Western Reserve University, where I graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Software Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.

I've had rich internship experiences, contributing to advanced projects at Alphabet Inc., and innovating at Case Western Reserve University and Golden Thinking Information Technology CO., LTD. My internships at Berkeley Pharma Tech and TwinRayj in game design related roles further diversified my skill set, emphasizing my adaptability and proficiency in various technological domains.

What i'm doing

Frontend design

Employ Figma and Adobe XD for crafting sophisticated, intuitive UI/UX frontend designs, ensuring optimal user interaction and experience.
Full-Stack/Software development

Develop high-quality website involves frontend & backend (w/o frameworks), databases and SEO strategies to create high-performance sites.
Mobile apps

Incorporate responsive design ensures mobile web pages are versatile across diverse devices, and in-app mini-programs augments user experience and interaction.
College Coursework

Acquire basic knowlege through CMU master degree required courses, lay the foundation for a career in software engineering.

Skills

Resume

Education

Carnegie Mellon University
Aug 2023 - Dec 2024
Master of Science in Software Engineering
Case Western Reserve University
Aug 2019 - May 2023
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Minor in Computer Game Design
GPA: 4.0/4.0

Experience

Software Engineer Intern @ Amrock LLC.
May 2024 — Aug 2024
I developed and led a web application using C# and .NET with Angular frontend, enhancing mortgage document tracking and reducing processing times by integrating Domain-Driven Design and Test-Driven Development, which cut down bug rates and improved performance. Coordinated deployment on Amazon EKS, S3, and CloudFront, and implemented a digital closing system that boosted customer satisfaction by supporting secure, traceable online document processing.
Frontend Development Intern @ Alphabet Inc.
Aug 2023 — Dec 2023
Our team developed and optimized a universal document parser, enhancing content management and boosting productivity by 35%. By employing Jest for unit testing and adhering to Agile Methodology, we ensured consistent, error-free output and facilitated collaborative, dynamic project advancement.
Research Assistant as Full-stack Developer @ Case Western Reserve Univeristy
Jun 2022 — Aug 2023
I led the Skills-AI Research initiative, creating an efficient, user-friendly online testing platform that leverages optimized front-end technologies and secure Node.js APIs, which doubled data processing speed, enhanced data management, and saved 25% more time on average.
Teaching Assistant @ Case Western Reserve Univeristy
Jan 2023 — Jun 2023
As a Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Game Design, I graded assignments, mentored struggling students, held regular office hours, and worked closely with the instructor to provide insights on students’ progress
Game Developer Intern @ Berkeley Pharma Tech
Aug 2022 — Jan 2023
I leverage Unity with C# to transform a web-based HTML game into iOS application, ensuring smooth gameplay and compatibility for Apple devices.
Game Quality Assurance Intern @ TwinRayj Studios, LLC
Aug 2022 — Jan 2023
I employ both white-box and black-box testing methodologies to identify and report bugs, along with their root causes, to the program group weekly.
Full-time Software Engineer @ Golden Thinking Information Technology Co., Ltd
May 2019 — Dec 2021
I designed a warehouse management platform with Spring Boot, Vue.js, and MySQL, optimizing performance, and implementing a cloud-based distributed deployment for efficient service-to-service communication and scalability.