I'm Hongbo Zhao and have over 20 years experience with c#, c++, javascript, react, Go, Azure, SQL

I'm Hongbo Zhao and have over 20 years experience with c#, c++, javascript, react, Go, Azure, SQL

Available to hire

I’m Hongbo Zhao and have over 20 years experience with c#, c++, javascript, react, Go, Azure, SQL

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Okta Inc.
February 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025
Worked on Okta Verify and Device Access, developing with .NET, C#, C++, and WPF.
Senior Software Engineer at Hexagon Mining Inc.
October 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025
Maintained and enhanced MPAS (Mining Plan-Making Software), a critical tool used globally to optimize mining operations.
Senior Software Engineer at Aurora Aerospace Inc.
November 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Led a 10-person team to develop Ground Control Station (GCS). Designed client-server architecture for GCS; server on .NET Core with MySQL/Entity Framework; client on .NET Framework 4.7.2. Built alpha version; developed single-page site using JavaScript/React with Azure cloud.
Software Engineer at Beijing General Instrument Co. Ltd
September 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Contributed to a leading analytical instruments company, focusing on optics, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. Designed and developed Instrument Control Software for a mass spectrometer; UI in C# and WPF; online shop using JavaScript/TypeScript with MySQL; RESTful API to support online system.
Software Engineer at Kangtuo (Beijing Kangtuo)
January 1, 2010 - October 16, 2025
Designed and developed an innovative railway detection system to test for cracks in railway lines using C#, WPF, C++, and SQL. System deployed across Chinese railway departments, significantly reducing manual inspections and improving reliability.
Software Engineer at Beijing Simulation
January 1, 2007 - October 16, 2025
Developed education software to train staff in chemical factories and universities; trained over 15k people between 2003 and 2007. Used VB, C# and Windows Service to develop functions and components.
Staff Software Engineer at Okta Inc.
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Led development of Okta Verify and Device Access features, using .NET, C#, C++ and WPF. Designed API and Azure Functions; contributed to a TypeScript/Node.js codebase. Implemented automation and tooling with PowerShell, WMI, Event Log, and ADO; leveraged Kubernetes and Docker; integrated OAuth/OIDC/SAML and HTTPS security; contributed to microservices and CI/CD pipelines.
Senior Software Engineer at Hexagon Mining Inc.
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Maintained and enhanced the Mining Plan-Making Software (MPAS), helping clients optimize mining operations. Implemented UI and backend changes using ASP.NET, C++, and C#; migrated portions to Azure services and Functions; built REST APIs; worked on security and OAuth/OIDC; used PowerShell, WMI, Event Log, ADO, Kubernetes, and Docker; integrated OAuth2/OIDC/HTTPS as needed.
Senior Software Engineer at Aurora Aerial Instrument Co. Ltd
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Led a 10-person team to develop the Ground Control Station (GCS). Built alpha versions in C# and C++. Designed a client-server architecture with a .NET Core server and a MySQL/Entity Framework-backed database; the client used .NET Framework 4.7.2.
Software Engineer at Beijing General Instrument Co., Ltd.
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Contributed to instrument control software for analytical instruments; designed and developed instrument-control software and client-server components. Used C# for instrument controls; built data analysis system with JavaScript/TypeScript and MySQL.
Software Engineer at Beijing Kangtuo
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Designed and developed a novel railway detection system for railways using C#, WPF; significantly reduced manual inspection effort (approx. 90%).
Software Engineer at Beijing Kangtuo Simulation
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Developed educational software to train staff in chemical factories and universities; trained over 15,000 people between 2003 and 2007. Used VB, C#, and Windows Service to develop functions and components.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Process Equipment and Control at Dalian University of Technology
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Science in Process Equipment and Control at Dalian University of Technology
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Other

Experience Level

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