Jacky Cheng - Software Engineer

About

I'm a dedicated Full Stack Software Developer who thrives in unfamiliar environments and embraces new challenges with enthusiasm. I firmly believe that exceptional software not only meets technical requirements but also enhances the user experience through intuitive design.

My recent experience as a Full Stack Software Developer at Block Born has honed my ability to excel in uncharted territories, where adaptability and a hunger for knowledge are paramount. I approach each day as an opportunity to learn, staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continually expand my skill set.

One of my core strengths lies in my strong interpersonal skills. Effective communication and collaboration are at the heart of successful software development. Working closely with cross-functional teams and non-technical stakeholders, I've cultivated relationships that foster clear communication and mutual understanding.

I'm passionate about creating user-centric solutions and am eager to contribute my technical expertise and dedication to achieving our shared goals.

Full Stack Developer

City: New York, USA

Education: General Assembly Software Engineer
Degree: Bachelor's of Science in Business Management
Skills:
JavaScript | React | Node.js | Express.js | Google Cloud Platform (GCP) | Firebase | Flutter | Django | Python | Django | Jest | MongoDB | PostgreSQL | Docker

My Resume

Education

General Assembly Software Engineer Bootcamp

April 2022 - July 2022

General Assembly

Full-stack software engineering immersive student in an intensive, twelve-week, 450+ hour program focused on product development fundamentals, object-oriented programming, MVC frameworks, data modeling, and team collaboration strategies. Developed a portfolio of individual and group projects.

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Aug 2017 - May 2021

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York

Specialization in Marketing

Professional Experience

Full Stack Software Developer

November 2022 - October 2023

Block Born (Misfits Gaming Group)

Developed a comprehensive tournament management dashboard, enhancing the efficiency of tournament administrators by providing real-time monitoring and seamless management capabilities
Designed an intuitive, web-based content management platform that allowed non-technical team members to seamlessly create, edit, and publish documents and blogs directly to our user-facing platforms
Developed a custom Discord bot for seamless community engagement, delivering tournament updates and event announcements, while enhancing member retention and satisfaction through automation and interactive features
Collaborated closely with the product team to identify user blockers within our software and actively participated in brainstorming and implementing solutions to enhance the overall user experience

Human Resource Generalist

November 2021 - March 2022

Columbia University

Expedited the sourcing process through vettings of resumes and conducting preliminary phone interviews for stakeholders to review
Advanced the hiring process by delivering verbal offers and written offer letters to qualified candidates
Expedited candidate's background check process by acting as the liaison between the candidate and the university background check provider, HireRight.
Maintained excellent rapport with candidates throughout the sourcing and onboarding process through effective communication

Department Coordinator

May 2020 - May 2021

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

Awarded “Employee of the Month” for leading the transition to pandemic protocols and consistently ensuring daily operation metrics were being met
Led the year-round sourcing and recruitment process through conducting and scheduling interviews
Spearheaded the onboarding process by organizing two-week training periods that included constant communication regarding responsibilities, expectations, respective manuals & procedures
Conducted and analyzed performance management reviews of team members, ensuring readiness and abilities,coordinating further training where necessary