Aung Khant Paing

Architected and implemented foundation for backend infrastructure and robust database schema. Led a team of software engineers to develop and maintain high-quality applications. Implemented best practices in software development to enhance code quality and project efficiency. Facilitated regular team meetings to promote communication and address project challenges. Conducted R&D on integrating a RAG pipeline with existing data systems for LLM features.

Built scalable GraphQL API with Node.js which powers core system features. Built job matching and notification microservices using RabbitMQ. Wrote/Maintained unit tests with Jest – 80% coverage of the backend API. Implemented frictionless UX in the front-end app when communicating with blockchain wallets using Web3.js. Implemented wallet authentication for users with Ethereum wallets. Managed and mentored three developers. Built composable UI components with Vue, reducing the code-base by 20%. Designed and implemented a consistent design system with Vuetify/Material UI library, leading to improved product design and a more cohesive user experience.

Led a distributed engineering team (Remote, Hong Kong) from May 2023 to February 2024. Implemented real-time generative features by integrating LLM streaming via Socket.IO into the core API; architected backend infrastructure and robust database schema; standardized development workflows with GitLab Flow and automated CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions; mentored engineers to deliver high-quality software; elevated code quality through regular PR/code reviews; facilitated team communication and addressed project challenges; researched and prototyped RAG pipelines for LL M integrations.