I'm Kevin Wang, a Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years at Amazon, specializing in large-scale backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms. I focus on building reliable, secure services that enterprise teams rely on across the globe. I love turning hard problems into scalable solutions that balance performance, security, and maintainability. I'm passionate about distributed systems, AI/ML data infrastructure, and DevOps. I've shipped features like S3 Block Public Access and Multi-Region Access Points, built Python-based orchestrations for billing workflows that saved millions, and led cross-functional teams to improve reliability and developer productivity. I'm excited to continue leading scalable cloud platforms and data-driven products.

Kevin Wang

I'm Kevin Wang, a Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years at Amazon, specializing in large-scale backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms. I focus on building reliable, secure services that enterprise teams rely on across the globe. I love turning hard problems into scalable solutions that balance performance, security, and maintainability. I'm passionate about distributed systems, AI/ML data infrastructure, and DevOps. I've shipped features like S3 Block Public Access and Multi-Region Access Points, built Python-based orchestrations for billing workflows that saved millions, and led cross-functional teams to improve reliability and developer productivity. I'm excited to continue leading scalable cloud platforms and data-driven products.

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I’m Kevin Wang, a Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years at Amazon, specializing in large-scale backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms. I focus on building reliable, secure services that enterprise teams rely on across the globe. I love turning hard problems into scalable solutions that balance performance, security, and maintainability.

I’m passionate about distributed systems, AI/ML data infrastructure, and DevOps. I’ve shipped features like S3 Block Public Access and Multi-Region Access Points, built Python-based orchestrations for billing workflows that saved millions, and led cross-functional teams to improve reliability and developer productivity. I’m excited to continue leading scalable cloud platforms and data-driven products.

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English
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Javanese
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Aragonese
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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Amazon
August 1, 2018 - January 1, 2026
Led device software development and full-stack feature engineering for enterprise platforms; served as tech lead for Security Controls in Amazon S3, designing robust RESTful services and middleware to manage petabyte-scale distributed systems and ensure scalability. Co-led initiatives to integrate core S3 services with internal ML programs, enabling seamless data processing and system integration. Owned full-stack development and operation of the Block Public Access feature in S3, delivering intuitive front-end controls and reliable back-end communication protocols. Led Multi-Region Access Points, implementing secure cross-region networking and API architecture. Built an orchestration engine for AWS billing using Python and SQL, reducing operational costs and leveraging Splunk and New Relic for performance tuning. Drove replication of software across multiple AWS regions for redundancy and observability, mentoring junior engineers on CI/CD practices. Designed a greedy algorithm to auto
President at Penn ADAPT, University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Oversaw development of assistive technology projects and scientific instrumentation, including a cane with an infrared sensor and tremor-mitigating handles, integrating hardware with software interfaces through rapid prototyping. Collaborated with physicists and engineers to develop healthcare-focused sensor-based solutions and control systems with high creativity and enthusiastic problem-solving. Assisted in the maintenance and UI/UX refinement of a 3D-printed prosthetic limb, ensuring high engineering standards, quality of deliverables, and precise system state management.
Emerging Talent Intern at Merck
June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Developed an Apache Spark application to calculate fingerprint similarity data for screening, integrated with AWS cloud services and Informatica ETL for high-performance data engineering. Improved calculation speed by 20% while implementing a scalable system for healthcare analytics and research using Java and SQL, following continuous integration and automated testing practices. Modified Spark source code and compilers to better support common use cases in the firm's data warehousing and data modeling operations, utilizing Hibernate for data persistence and database design.
Salesforce Dev/QA Intern at Telcare Inc
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Automated form-filling processes and financing workflows in Salesforce CRM, improving efficiency by 20% while working independently to deliver tasks within agreed timelines. Instituted new workflows that reduced processing time by 1/6, leading to significant operational improvements in a regulated healthcare environment involving recordkeeping of Finance and Accounting data. Ensured compliance with legal requirements and FDA regulations for the company’s digital processes and user interfaces, performing rigorous QA and integration testing to maintain high-quality code.
Senior Software Development Engineer at Amazon
August 1, 2018 - Present
Led Security Controls for Amazon S3, architecting secure RESTful APIs and middleware using Java, AWS SDK, and microservices to support petabyte-scale storage with high availability. Owned full-stack development of S3 Block Public Access, enabling frontend controls with TypeScript/React and backend policy enforcement services using Java and AWS IAM integration. Led the development of S3 Multi-Region Access Points, implementing cross-region networking for global access management. Built a Python-based orchestration engine for AWS billing workflows, optimizing SQL data pipelines and distributed processing, reducing operational costs by $10K daily (~$3.6M/year). Designed high-availability backend services with Golang, Node.js, Docker, and AWS, improving reliability and observability across regions. Integrated internal AI/ML tools and LLM-powered workflows for automated debugging and data analysis. Developed a Python greedy optimization algorithm for AWS rack delivery scheduling, improving
President at Penn ADAPT
January 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Led a 10-member engineering team delivering assistive technology solutions in collaboration with healthcare partners. Directed development of a smart cane prototype using infrared sensors for real-time drop-off detection, improving mobility safety for visually impaired users. Oversaw ergonomic adaptive utensil handles for tremor reduction, and delivered a custom 3D-printed prosthetic limb for a pediatric amputee, providing an affordable assistive solution.
IT Emerging Talent Intern at Merck
June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Developed an Apache Spark pipeline processing 10M+ chemical fingerprints, increasing similarity analysis speed by 4x for drug discovery projects. Implemented a modified DIMSUM-like algorithm to compute similarity across large datasets, reducing computation time by 50% and enabling scalable analytics. Integrated the Spark data pipeline with enterprise infrastructure and a web-based research interface, enabling scientists to run large-scale analytics workflows efficiently.
Salesforce Dev / QA Intern at Telcare Inc
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Automated Salesforce form workflows, reducing manual processing time by 20% and enabling 1/6 of customer cases to complete instantly. Ensured software workflows complied with FDA regulatory requirements.
Salesforce Dev /QA Intern at Telcare Inc
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Automated Salesforce form workflows, reducing manual processing time; implemented workflow automation to complete a portion of customer cases instantly; ensured software workflows complied with FDA regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering at University of Pennsylvania
April 1, 2014 - September 1, 2018
Bachelor of Engineering at University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Engineering at University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Engineering at University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science at University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Engineering at University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Engineering at University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Top 100 — United States Biology Olympiad (USABO)
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Qualified for American Invitational Mathematics Examination
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Top 100 — United States Biology Olympiad (USABO)
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026
Qualified for American Invitational Mathematics Examination
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026
Dean's List
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026
Top 100 — United States Biology Olympiad (USABO)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Qualified for American Invitational Mathematics Examination
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Top 100 — United States Biology Olympiad (USABO)
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Qualified for American Invitational Mathematics Examination
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics

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