I'm a Canadian-based Full Stack Developer with 20+ years of experience delivering enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and cloud-native technologies. I specialize in designing robust system architectures, microservices, and full software development lifecycle practices. I thrive in collaborative teams, enjoy solving production issues, and routinely mentor junior developers. Over my career I have contributed across manufacturing, finance, and retail sectors, shipping scalable solutions and leading modernization initiatives. I'm passionate about building maintainable code, improving delivery quality, and helping organizations adopt modern cloud-native approaches.

Ming Yu Zhao

I'm a Canadian-based Full Stack Developer with 20+ years of experience delivering enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and cloud-native technologies. I specialize in designing robust system architectures, microservices, and full software development lifecycle practices. I thrive in collaborative teams, enjoy solving production issues, and routinely mentor junior developers. Over my career I have contributed across manufacturing, finance, and retail sectors, shipping scalable solutions and leading modernization initiatives. I'm passionate about building maintainable code, improving delivery quality, and helping organizations adopt modern cloud-native approaches.

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I’m a Canadian-based Full Stack Developer with 20+ years of experience delivering enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and cloud-native technologies. I specialize in designing robust system architectures, microservices, and full software development lifecycle practices. I thrive in collaborative teams, enjoy solving production issues, and routinely mentor junior developers.

Over my career I have contributed across manufacturing, finance, and retail sectors, shipping scalable solutions and leading modernization initiatives. I’m passionate about building maintainable code, improving delivery quality, and helping organizations adopt modern cloud-native approaches.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Sr. Full Stack Consultant at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.
April 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered Kaizen improvements that enhanced the stability and usability of a critical Attendance Audit System. Led a full-stack microservices redesign using Spring Boot, WebFlux, and Angular 18 with Dockerized deployment. Supported and maintaining 6+ HR-related enterprise applications. Mentored junior developers and participated in code reviews.
Sr. Backend Developer at SensorUp
November 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Built GraphQL-based microservices (Node.js, AWS) for emissions tracking (OXY project). Migrated backend services from Apollo Server 3 to 4. Managed infrastructure with Terraform and resolved QA issues. Reviewed peer code and ensured deployment quality.
Sr. Full Stack Consultant at Loblaw
December 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Developed and optimized Calculation Engine, Promotion UI, analytics dashboards. Implemented front-end enhancements with Angular and Grafana. Focused on scalability, performance, and production readiness.
Sr. Full Stack Consultant at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.
June 1, 2017 - November 1, 2021
Designed and developed multiple HR tools including Team Member Rotation and Vacation Plan systems. Migrated systems from WebSphere to JBoss EAP.
Sr. Software Developer at Stagwell Technologies, ULC
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017
Developed RESTful services for profile management and analytics using Node.js, Cassandra, Docker.
Sr. Application Developer at Manulife Bank & Trust
November 1, 2009 - April 1, 2016
Delivered enterprise applications using WebSphere, Spring, AngularJS. Improved JAX-WS services and introduced version control. Enhanced application performance and led documentation efforts.
Intermediate Application Developer at Manulife Bank & Trust
May 1, 2008 - November 1, 2009
Built PDF generation tools and validation logic for Portal services. Collaborated with BA and QA teams to refine specs and fix bugs.
System Software Engineer at Bluetop / Novel-TongFang
September 1, 1999 - April 1, 2004
Developed embedded applications and drivers for Set Top Boxes using C/C++. Provided on-site support and delivered firmware-level solutions.

Education

M.Sc. at McMaster University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
B.Sc. at Dalian University of Technology
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Sun Certified Java Programmer
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026
Oracle Database 11g: PL/SQL Developer
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026
IBM WebSphere Portal Administrator, IBM JRules Developer
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics