I'm a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with 15 years of experience building software that users find genuinely helpful and easy to use. I've worked on everything from sleek React interfaces to back-end Python and Node.js services, especially in AI-driven platforms. I enjoy collaborating closely with designers, product owners, and engineers across time zones and cultures, particularly between China and the U.S. Whether modernizing legacy systems or creating new tools from the ground up, I take pride in writing clean code and fostering clear communication. I’m passionate about using AI and machine learning to help teams work smarter and make products that truly make a difference.

Smith Ma

I'm a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with 15 years of experience building software that users find genuinely helpful and easy to use. I've worked on everything from sleek React interfaces to back-end Python and Node.js services, especially in AI-driven platforms. I enjoy collaborating closely with designers, product owners, and engineers across time zones and cultures, particularly between China and the U.S. Whether modernizing legacy systems or creating new tools from the ground up, I take pride in writing clean code and fostering clear communication. I’m passionate about using AI and machine learning to help teams work smarter and make products that truly make a difference.

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I’m a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with 15 years of experience building software that users find genuinely helpful and easy to use. I’ve worked on everything from sleek React interfaces to back-end Python and Node.js services, especially in AI-driven platforms. I enjoy collaborating closely with designers, product owners, and engineers across time zones and cultures, particularly between China and the U.S.

Whether modernizing legacy systems or creating new tools from the ground up, I take pride in writing clean code and fostering clear communication. I’m passionate about using AI and machine learning to help teams work smarter and make products that truly make a difference.

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Language

English
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Chinese
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Work Experience

Senior Full-Stack Engineer at Clearbit
August 1, 2022 - April 30, 2025
Developed full-stack features for Enrichment and Reveal products transforming visitor data into company and contact profiles with ML-powered enrichment. Built React + TypeScript dashboards for sales and marketing teams to explore leads and set alerts. Worked on FastAPI and Node.js microservices deployed using Docker and AWS EKS for scalable auto-scaling. Integrated machine-learning pipelines like LightGBM and BERT to score lead quality, exposing models via REST and GraphQL endpoints. Coordinated with engineering teams in San Francisco and Shanghai focusing on feature localization, GDPR/PIPL compliance, and streamlined CI/CD and releases.
Full Stack Engineer at iQIYI, Inc
January 1, 2015 - November 30, 2022
Maintained internal tooling and core platform services for a major streaming platform with over 100M daily active users. Built internal CMS modules using React and Node.js for media asset management and publishing workflows. Integrated real-time analytics pipelines and playback data tracking for product and advertising decisions. Managed and optimized high-availability APIs for video playback, recommendations, and personalized feeds. Collaborated with DevOps to containerize backend services and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Docker.
Web Developer at RUNH Power
March 1, 2008 - August 31, 2014
Created a cloud portal for field technicians to order parts and log service tickets using a Django backend and React frontend deployed on AWS EC2. Integrated Stripe and PayPal gateways supporting multi-currency payments and automated VAT invoicing in the EU. Migrated legacy billing and reporting modules from C# WinForms to modern ASP.NET Core microservices. Used Docker Compose for consistent development and staging environments. Worked with QA to develop Selenium test suites and deliver bug pattern insights to product owners for quicker release cycles.

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science at Chinese Academy of Sciences
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at Tsinghua University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Master’s Degree at Chinese Academy of Sciences
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2006
Bachelor’s Degree at Tsinghua University
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000

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Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities