Hi, I'm Stephen Wong, a Senior Software Engineer passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions. With years of experience working at tech giants like Amazon and Airbnb, I've honed my skills in both frontend and backend development, cloud infrastructure, and real-time communication technologies, primarily focused on healthcare and travel platforms. I enjoy collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, from UX designers to data scientists, to create seamless user experiences that truly make a difference. I thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and quality come first. Whether it's architecting microservices for Telehealth or optimizing complex machine learning pipelines, I'm motivated by challenges that push the boundaries of technology to improve people's lives. Let's connect and build something exceptional together!

Stephen Wong

Hi, I'm Stephen Wong, a Senior Software Engineer passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions. With years of experience working at tech giants like Amazon and Airbnb, I've honed my skills in both frontend and backend development, cloud infrastructure, and real-time communication technologies, primarily focused on healthcare and travel platforms. I enjoy collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, from UX designers to data scientists, to create seamless user experiences that truly make a difference. I thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and quality come first. Whether it's architecting microservices for Telehealth or optimizing complex machine learning pipelines, I'm motivated by challenges that push the boundaries of technology to improve people's lives. Let's connect and build something exceptional together!

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Hi, I’m Stephen Wong, a Senior Software Engineer passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions. With years of experience working at tech giants like Amazon and Airbnb, I’ve honed my skills in both frontend and backend development, cloud infrastructure, and real-time communication technologies, primarily focused on healthcare and travel platforms. I enjoy collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, from UX designers to data scientists, to create seamless user experiences that truly make a difference.

I thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and quality come first. Whether it’s architecting microservices for Telehealth or optimizing complex machine learning pipelines, I’m motivated by challenges that push the boundaries of technology to improve people’s lives. Let’s connect and build something exceptional together!

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Javanese
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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Amazon
November 1, 2020 - June 5, 2024
Collaborated as a senior software engineer on cross-functional teams at Amazon Clinic / One Medical, building scalable healthcare platforms serving millions globally. Developed frontend UI/UX solutions using React, Next.js, Angular, React Native, and Tailwind CSS. Implemented OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect authentication, state management with Redux, and comprehensive testing with Jest. Designed backend microservices with Node.js, Python (Flask, Django), and AWS services. Spearheaded HIPAA-compliant telehealth features with Amazon Chime SDK and WebRTC. Integrated AI/ML clinical decision support with AWS SageMaker. Worked on legacy system integration using C# and .NET. Built asynchronous messaging systems using AWS SQS, SNS, and Step Functions processing over 100K messages monthly. Automated infrastructure with AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy. Managed Docker and Kubernetes deployments with Amazon ECS and EKS. Implemented
Software Engineer at Airbnb
August 1, 2016 - October 31, 2020
Built scalable peer-to-peer travel platforms enabling millions of users to book rentals securely. Developed backend services with Ruby on Rails and Java supporting bookings, payments, and search. Implemented identity verification with AWS Rekognition and custom ML for fraud detection. Created personalized recommendations and advanced search using Elasticsearch, Python ML models, Apache Spark, and Airflow. Developed a modern React, Redux, TypeScript dashboard replacing legacy Backbone.js for improved UX and accessibility. Utilized AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB) for high availability. Containerized microservices with Docker and orchestrated with Kubernetes. Automated pipelines with Jenkins and CircleCI. Monitored application health with Datadog and Grafana. Collaborated with product and design teams to modernize frontend interfaces with seamless backend integrations.
Senior Software Engineer at Amazon
November 1, 2020 - June 12, 2024
Collaborated on cross-functional teams at Amazon Clinic / One Medical, building scalable healthcare platforms serving millions globally with secure, high-performance solutions. Developed high-performance UI/UX with React, Next.js, Angular, React Native, and Tailwind CSS. Implemented secure OAuth 2.0 authentication flows, and utilized Redux and Jest for state management and testing. Designed scalable microservices for clinical workflows using Node.js, Python (Flask, Django), AWS Lambda, PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB. Led development of HIPAA-compliant Telehealth virtual consultations leveraging Amazon Chime SDK and WebRTC. Built AI/ML clinical decision support features collaborating with data scientists and deploying models on AWS SageMaker. Integrated legacy C# .NET systems for critical healthcare operations. Architected asynchronous messaging with AWS SQS, SNS, and Step Functions processing 100K+ messages monthly. Executed infrastructure as code with CloudFormation and Terraform, automated
Software Engineer at Airbnb
August 1, 2016 - October 31, 2020
Developed scalable peer-to-peer hospitality and travel platforms enabling millions of users to book secure short-term rentals. Built backend services primarily with Ruby on Rails and Java for booking, payment processing, search, identity verification, and fraud detection using AWS Rekognition and ML models. Implemented personalized recommendations and search algorithms using Elasticsearch and Python-based ML, leveraging Apache Spark and Airflow for data processing. Developed a React, Redux, and TypeScript dashboard replacing legacy Backbone.js interfaces for improved user experience. Managed AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB) for high availability and scalability. Containerized microservices with Docker and Kubernetes, automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and CircleCI, and monitored health via Datadog and Grafana. Partnered with product and design teams to modernize frontend experience with responsive, user-friendly interfaces seamlessly integrating backend services.
Senior Software Engineer at Amazon
November 1, 2020 - June 10, 2024
Collaborated as a senior software engineer to build scalable healthcare platforms for Amazon Clinic / One Medical, serving millions globally. Developed scalable frontends using React, Next.js, Angular, and React Native, implementing secure OAuth 2.0 workflows and robust state management. Designed backend microservices with Node.js, Python, AWS Lambda, and databases like PostgreSQL and DynamoDB. Led virtual telehealth consultation features using Amazon Chime SDK and WebRTC. Integrated AI/ML models with AWS SageMaker for clinical decision support. Managed legacy system integration using C# and .NET, and developed asynchronous messaging with AWS SQS, SNS, and Step Functions. Implemented infrastructure as code via AWS CloudFormation and Terraform, automated CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments with ECS and Kubernetes, and real-time monitoring with CloudWatch and Grafana. Mentored a team of 6 engineers to ensure high-quality delivery.
Software Engineer at Airbnb
August 1, 2016 - October 31, 2020
Built scalable peer-to-peer hospitality and travel platforms supporting millions of users globally. Developed backend services using Ruby on Rails and Java to manage booking workflows, payments, and search. Ensured secure transactions via AWS Rekognition and ML models. Implemented advanced recommendation systems using Elasticsearch and Python ML models, handled large-scale data workflows with Apache Spark and Airflow, and developed event processing in Go. Launched modern dashboards using React, Redux, and TypeScript to replace legacy interfaces. Used AWS infrastructure and orchestrated microservices with Docker and Kubernetes. Automated CI/CD with Jenkins and CircleCI and monitored systems with Datadog and Grafana. Collaborated with product and design teams for responsive frontends integrated with backend microservices.
Senior Software Engineer at Amazon
November 1, 2020 - Present
Collaborated on cross-functional teams at Amazon Clinic / One Medical, building scalable healthcare platforms serving millions globally with secure, high-performance solutions. Developed and optimized UI/UX with React, Next.js, Angular, and React Native, integrating secure authentication flows using OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect. Designed backend microservices with Node.js, Python Flask/Django, AWS Lambda, PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB. Architected HIPAA-compliant virtual consultation features using Amazon Chime SDK and WebRTC. Built AI/ML clinical decision support features, deployed on AWS SageMaker. Integrated legacy C# .NET systems during Amazon Clinic and One Medical transition. Implemented asynchronous messaging with AWS SQS, SNS, and Step Functions. Led DevOps initiatives with AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy. Used Docker, ECS, and EKS for container orchestration. Integrated monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana, reducing incide
Software Engineer at Airbnb
October 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Contributed to scalable peer-to-peer hospitality and travel platforms supporting millions of global users. Developed backend services with Ruby on Rails and Java, supporting booking, payments, and search, with identity verification via AWS Rekognition and custom ML models. Created personalized recommendations using Elasticsearch and Python ML models; leveraged Apache Spark and Airflow for large-scale data workflows. Developed event processing in Go for real-time user interactions. Built modern dashboards using React, Redux, and TypeScript, replacing legacy Backbone.js. Utilized AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB) for high availability and scalability. Containerized microservices with Docker and orchestrated with Kubernetes. Automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and CircleCI. Monitored application health via Datadog and Grafana. Collaborated with product and design teams to modernize frontend experiences, delivering responsive and user-friendly interfaces.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science at Georgia State University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Computer Science at Georgia State University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Computer Science at Georgia State University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Computer Science at Georgia State University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Financial Services