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Hi, I’m Jack Zhang. I’m a multi-platform full-stack technologist with a deep focus on blockchain, smart contracts, and scalable architectures. I enjoy turning bold ideas into robust products—from secure Solidity contracts and multi-chain deployments to real-time game experiences and AI-assisted development. Over the years I’ve led engineering teams and delivered large-scale systems at Huawei, Didi, Baidu, Tencent, and startups. I’m passionate about combining blockchain, frontend/backend development, and graphics/AI to build impactful software and empower product teams.…Hi, I’m Jack Zhang. I’m a multi-platform full-stack technologist with a deep focus on blockchain, smart contracts, and scalable architectures. I enjoy turning bold ideas into robust products—from secure Solidity contracts and multi-chain deployments to real-time game experiences and AI-assisted development. Over the years I’ve led engineering teams and delivered large-scale systems at Huawei, Didi, Baidu, Tencent, and startups. I’m passionate about combining blockchain, frontend/backend development, and graphics/AI to build impactful software and empower product teams.

Jack Zhang

Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, Front-End Developer, +3

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Hi, I’m Jack Zhang. I’m a multi-platform full-stack technologist with a deep focus on blockchain, smart contracts, and scalable architectures. I enjoy turning bold ideas into robust products—from secure Solidity contracts and multi-chain deployments to real-time game experiences and AI-assisted development. Over the years I’ve led engineering teams and delivered large-scale systems at Huawei, Didi, Baidu, Tencent, and startups. I’m passionate about combining blockchain, frontend/backend development, and graphics/AI to build impactful software and empower product teams.…Hi, I’m Jack Zhang. I’m a multi-platform full-stack technologist with a deep focus on blockchain, smart contracts, and scalable architectures. I enjoy turning bold ideas into robust products—from secure Solidity contracts and multi-chain deployments to real-time game experiences and AI-assisted development. Over the years I’ve led engineering teams and delivered large-scale systems at Huawei, Didi, Baidu, Tencent, and startups. I’m passionate about combining blockchain, frontend/backend development, and graphics/AI to build impactful software and empower product teams.

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Hi, I’m Jack Zhang. I’m a multi-platform full-stack technologist with a deep focus on blockchain, smart contracts, and scalable architectures. I enjoy turning bold ideas into robust products—from secure Solidity contracts and multi-chain deployments to real-time game experiences and AI-assisted development.

Over the years I’ve led engineering teams and delivered large-scale systems at Huawei, Didi, Baidu, Tencent, and startups. I’m passionate about combining blockchain, frontend/backend development, and graphics/AI to build impactful software and empower product teams.

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Work Experience

Technology Exploration & Full-Stack Development at Self-employed / Entrepreneurial Practice

September 1, 2015 - Present

Led AI-assisted development, built and deployed full-stack projects (Needix trading platform using Vue + PHP + Stripe; custom photo album site; Nitro-React 2D game). Conducted AI training projects (Mahjong tile recognition and strategy). Drove blockchain initiatives including Solidity development, ERC20/ERC721, multi-chain deployments, and NFT minting and token issuance.

OpenHarmony 3D Graphics Engine Technical Expert / Maps Senior Technical Director at Huawei

April 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025

Led design and implementation of AGP 3D rendering engine and physics engine; integrated 3D editor with DevEco Studio; optimized HDR, color gamut, and AR glasses screen mirroring; achieved 30% power savings via texture resolution optimization. Built and led four teams for Huawei Maps; launched international Maps version with 50+ features; achieved 99.9% stability. Designed dual-architecture rendering, implemented LOD tile rendering (20%+ traffic reduction, 10%+ power savings), and accelerated MapKit loading (10s to 1s). Drove Vulkan adoption, AR navigation, on-device DL training, and dynamic UI framework.

Maps SDK Technical Director / D9 Senior Expert at Didi

December 1, 2016 - April 1, 2020

Led Maps SDK team (20 engineers); migrated from Tencent Maps to a self-developed rendering engine; oversaw basemap data conversion, vector/raster tile production, and backend download services. Implemented high-performance rendering based on Apple Metal; integrated XGBoost for POI ranking; delivered 3D basemap, AR indoor navigation, and WebGL basemap with a navigation replay system and automated testing platform. Maintained crash rate <0.01% and achieved Grade A performance for two consecutive years; mentored multiple engineers.

AR Navigation Technical Director / System Architect at Baidu

July 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016

Led AR pedestrian navigation from R&D to full launch in 4 months; devised multi-sensor data correction using Kalman filtering to address GPS/sensor jitter. AR navigation gained recognition at Google Developer Summit.

Team Leader / Senior Engineer (T3.3) at Tencent Maps Core Development

March 1, 2008 - July 1, 2016

Led core modules including iOS 3D engine migration, street view maps, animation framework, and OpenGL shader refactor; contributed to POI search, route planning, and offline maps. Maintained high performance, earned top performance ratings for two consecutive years; cross-platform system lead; contributed to QQ Reader / WeChat Reader 3D page-turning and multiple patents.

Software Engineer / Project Manager at Courage Technology

August 1, 2001 - April 1, 2003

Developed multiple MIS systems; gained multi-platform development experience; managed software projects.

Software Development Manager at Modia Network

February 1, 2003 - March 1, 2006

Led a 20-person team delivering mobile games and RPG engine; oversaw project delivery and team growth.

Senior Engineer at Net In Hand Technology

March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2007

Led mobile securities development; multi-platform wireless network technologies.

Manager of Device Development at Sound Digital Technology

March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2008

Founded device development department; led teams to deliver Symbian, MotoLinux, and Windows Mobile platform development.

OpenHarmony 3D Graphics Engine Technical Expert at Huawei

April 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025

Led design and implementation of the AGP 3D rendering engine and physics engine; integrated 3D editor with DevEco Studio; defined HDR and color gamut pipelines; improved power efficiency through texture and pipeline optimizations; overseen cross-team collaboration.

Maps Senior Technical Director at Huawei

April 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025

Led Maps-related architecture and delivery, driving Vulkan-based rendering, AR navigation initiatives, on-device AI training, dynamic UI framework adoption, and performance improvements for map products.

Maps SDK Technical Director at Didi

December 1, 2016 - April 1, 2020

Built and led the Maps SDK team, migrated to a self-developed rendering engine, managed basemap data workflows, vector/raster tile production, and automated testing; achieved high performance rendering and stability.

Team Leader / Senior Engineer (T3.3) at Tencent Maps Core Development

January 1, 2011 - July 1, 2016

Founded and led the Maps core team, migrated from Tencent Maps to a self-developed rendering engine, oversaw basemap data workflows, vector/raster rendering, and testing; achieved 5-star/4-star performance ratings and mentored engineers.

Cross-Platform System Lead at Tencent

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Led cross-platform system development, introduced OpenGL-based cross-platform engine, improved offline maps workflows, and drove architectural improvements and multi-platform collaboration.

QQ Music Core Developer at Tencent

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Core developer for QQ Music, contributing to multi-platform media apps and performance optimizations.

Technology Exploration & Full-Stack Development at Self-Employed / Independent

September 1, 2015 - Present

Led AI-assisted development across multiple full-stack projects, including Needix trading platform, a custom photo album site, and a 3D transformation of Nitro-React 2D game. Spearheaded blockchain initiatives such as tokenization and enabling transfers from in-game coins to crypto wallets.

Team Leader / Senior Engineer (T3.3) at Tencent Maps

March 1, 2008 - July 1, 2016

Led core modules including iOS 3D engine migration, street view maps, animation framework, and OpenGL shader refactoring. Played a key role in architectural redesign of POI search, route planning, and offline maps; maintained 5-star/4-star performance ratings for multiple years.