Vick Chen

Experience Level

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Meta
October 1, 2023 - October 30, 2025
Developed and maintained customer-facing e-commerce features with a focus on scalability, fault tolerance, and performance. Implemented server-side rendering and caching to optimize SEO and load times. Leveraged AWS services (Lambda, S3, CloudFront) to support high-traffic applications. Built dynamic, responsive web components and collaborated with UX, product, and QA teams in Agile sprints. Enhanced accessibility and delivered analytics dashboards.
Software Development Engineer at Amazon
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Built and maintained scalable backend services using Java and AWS. Contributed to the full SDLC from requirements to deployment. Optimized queries with PostgreSQL and MongoDB; integrated features via microservices and REST APIs. Automated deployments and built CI/CD pipelines. Collaborated with frontend teams for seamless integration; enforced coding standards and conducted code reviews. Developed cloud-native applications on AWS with focus on scalability and cost-efficiency.
Senior Software Engineer at Meta
October 1, 2023 - October 29, 2025
Designed and developed scalable, high-performance web applications using JavaScript and Python. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and architecture for new features. Implemented automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. Led and mentored junior engineers, improving team productivity and code quality. Optimized applications using AWS services and maintained a microservices architecture. Worked on complex distributed systems, enhanced security features, and ensured regulatory compliance. Participated in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions; contributed to AI/ML feature integration. Worked remotely across US time zones with global teams.
Principal Software Engineer at Crown Media Family Networks
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Led a team of developers building scalable, family-friendly media platforms. Designed features using JavaScript, React, and Node.js; backend systems with Java and PostgreSQL for high-volume content management. Implemented automated deployment pipelines and CI/CD practices. Mentored junior engineers, led technical training, and guided cloud infrastructure migration for scalability. Resolved production issues and ensured stability.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at University of California, Los Angeles
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at University of California, Los Angeles
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Retail, Computers & Electronics