Kim (Chenran) Jin

Kim (Chenran) Jin

Software Engineer
Boston, US.

About

Highly accomplished Full-stack Software Engineer with 5 years of experience in designing and deploying scalable web applications and distributed systems. Demonstrated leadership in open-source initiatives, garnering over 21,000 GitHub stars and collaborating with 30+ international contributors. Possessing deep expertise in Java, Python, cloud architecture, and modern web technologies, with a proven ability to drive system design, optimize performance, and lead cross-functional teams to successful project delivery.

Work

Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation
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Senior Software Engineer

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Summary

As Senior Software Engineer, Kim (Chenran) Jin designed and implemented high-performance backend systems and real-time integration platforms, significantly optimizing data processing for thousands of users.

Highlights

Architected and implemented high-performance backend systems utilizing Spring and Java 8+ features, supporting thousands of concurrent users and optimizing data processing workflows.

Developed a real-time SMS notification platform, integrating with Salesforce Marketing Cloud via event-driven architecture to automate user engagement campaigns.

Directed end-to-end development of critical web applications, encompassing requirements gathering, system design, and cross-functional delivery with modern tech stacks.

Spearheaded the modernization of legacy VBScript systems to Python-based solutions, creating new APIs while ensuring full backward compatibility.

Enhanced DevOps capabilities by implementing Elastic Stack for logging and monitoring, establishing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins for streamlined production deployments.

Optimized database performance through schema refinement, query tuning, and advanced data processing algorithms, significantly improving system efficiency.

Resolved 16+ critical security vulnerabilities and implemented robust data privacy filters, significantly strengthening system security and compliance.

Mentored junior developers and led code reviews, fostering a culture of high-quality code while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery.

Ren's Mart, LLC
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Software Engineer

Buffalo, New York, US

Summary

As Software Engineer, Kim (Chenran) Jin developed and deployed scalable e-commerce solutions, including an inventory management system and real-time APIs, for a multi-location retail business.

Highlights

Developed a Spring Boot-based inventory management system, synchronizing 28,000+ products across SAP and Shopify, and resolving critical data consistency issues.

Designed and deployed a scalable e-commerce solution across 4 locations, leveraging a hybrid cloud architecture (AWS S3, CloudFront) to enhance reach and reliability.

Engineered RESTful APIs for real-time inventory tracking and order processing, establishing efficient data synchronization mechanisms to support business operations.

B.O. Tech, Inc.
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Software Development Intern

Taiyuan, Shanxi, China

Summary

As a Software Development Intern, Kim (Chenran) Jin contributed to enterprise automation systems through web application development and cloud deployment strategies.

Highlights

Developed component-based web applications using Spring framework and RESTful APIs, enhancing enterprise automation systems.

Implemented a hybrid cloud deployment strategy with AWS Lambda for notification services and on-premises infrastructure for core applications.

Volunteer

Coding Girls
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Programming Teaching Volunteer

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Summary

Volunteered to teach programming fundamentals and develop educational materials for K-12 students.

Highlights

Taught programming fundamentals and object-oriented concepts to K-12 students, developing comprehensive curriculum and learning materials.

MUNCS
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Software Engineer Partner

Buffalo, New York, United States of America

Summary

Built and maintained a conference management platform, ensuring multi-year operational stability.

Highlights

Engineered and maintained a conference management platform using an LNMP stack, ensuring multi-year operational stability and reliability.

Education

The State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York, United States of America

Bachelor of Arts

Mathematics

Courses

Computational and Applied Mathematics

Skills

Programming Languages

Java, Python, Swift, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, PHP, C/C++, HTML/CSS.

Backend Technologies

Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Maven, Hibernate, JDBC, Microservices Architecture.

Frontend Technologies

React, Next.js, SwiftUI, JavaScript ES6+, HTML5, CSS3.

Cloud & DevOps

AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFront), Google Cloud Platform, Docker, Jenkins, Git.

Databases

MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Oracle DB2, Database Design and Optimization.

Tools & Platforms

Intellij IDEA, Eclipse, Postman, Jira, Linux/RHEL, Elastic Stack, Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

Projects

SwiftGG

Summary

Led open-source project for Swift documentation translation, managing an international team and contributing to mobile and web development.