Hi, I’m Kathy Lo, a Senior Software Engineer with 25+ years of experience designing and developing secure, mission-critical systems in high-security government environments. I specialise in backend development (C++, Java, Python), database design, and secure system architecture. I pride myself on delivering end-to-end solutions independently, optimising performance, and guiding development teams. I’m seeking remote backend or systems engineering opportunities and enjoy translating complex operational requirements into scalable, maintainable technology solutions. I’m comfortable working asynchronously with cross-functional stakeholders and have a track record of delivering reliable results under strict security constraints.

Hi, I’m Kathy Lo, a Senior Software Engineer with 25+ years of experience designing and developing secure, mission-critical systems in high-security government environments. I specialise in backend development (C++, Java, Python), database design, and secure system architecture. I pride myself on delivering end-to-end solutions independently, optimising performance, and guiding development teams. I’m seeking remote backend or systems engineering opportunities and enjoy translating complex operational requirements into scalable, maintainable technology solutions. I’m comfortable working asynchronously with cross-functional stakeholders and have a track record of delivering reliable results under strict security constraints.

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Hi, I’m Kathy Lo, a Senior Software Engineer with 25+ years of experience designing and developing secure, mission-critical systems in high-security government environments. I specialise in backend development (C++, Java, Python), database design, and secure system architecture. I pride myself on delivering end-to-end solutions independently, optimising performance, and guiding development teams.

I’m seeking remote backend or systems engineering opportunities and enjoy translating complex operational requirements into scalable, maintainable technology solutions. I’m comfortable working asynchronously with cross-functional stakeholders and have a track record of delivering reliable results under strict security constraints.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer/Investigator at Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), HKSAR
March 1, 1999 - October 1, 2025
Designed and developed secure, data-intensive applications handling sensitive datasets; led full software development lifecycle (SDLC): requirements analysis, system design, development, testing, and deployment; built backend systems using C++, Java, and Python for mission-critical applications; designed and optimised relational databases to ensure performance, scalability, and data integrity; implemented encryption and role-based access control for Confidential and Secret-level data; improved system reliability and performance through architectural enhancements and code optimisation; led and mentored development teams, providing technical guidance and training; collaborated with stakeholders to translate complex operational requirements into scalable technical solutions. Selected Projects included ICSO Central Registry System, Device Management System, and Open Source Information Gathering System; recognised with commendations for outstanding contributions.

Education

MSc, Electronic Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
BEng, Electronic Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

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Industry Experience

Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services

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