David Wu
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
Dynamic full-stack engineer with a passion for mentoring, honed at UCLA Extension. Expert in JavaScript, React, and Node.js, I guided over 30 students to enhance their coding skills and project quality. Committed to fostering problem-solving abilities while implementing best practices in software engineering and cloud deployment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer
Idelji
Los Angeles, California
01.2019 - Current
- Led development of production-grade web applications supporting enterprise-level users using React, Angular, Node.js, and MongoDB.
- Architected and implemented scalable RESTful APIs and backend services, improving system reliability and reducing response latency.
- Optimized database queries and frontend performance, enhancing application responsiveness and maintainability.
- Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines, streamlining deployment workflows and improving release stability.
- Collaborated with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Conducted code reviews and mentored junior engineers to maintain high engineering standards and best practices.
Teaching Assistant
Trilogy Education
Los Angeles, California
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Mentored 30+ students in full-stack development covering React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.
- Delivered hands-on debugging and architectural guidance, enhancing application structure and code quality.
- Facilitated technical workshops and one-on-one mentoring sessions, boosting students' problem-solving skills.
- Assessed and provided feedback on student projects, ensuring adherence to software engineering best practices.
Full Stack Developer
Freelance
Los Angeles, California
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Designed and developed full-stack web applications using React, Node.js, and MongoDB for business clients.
- Managed project lifecycle from requirements gathering to production deployment, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with client objectives.
- Collaborated with clients to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions, enhancing user experience and satisfaction.
- Built custom CMS tools and automation scripts, streamlining operations and reducing manual workload.
- Deployed applications to Linux servers with performance and security optimizations.
Software Developer Intern
Princess Cruises
Santa Clarita, California
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Built an offline-capable web application using ServiceWorker and IndexedDB.
- Developed internal web tools to automate reporting, reducing manual effort in financial workflows.
- Assisted in debugging and optimizing enterprise systems, improving performance and reliability.
- Participated in Agile sprint planning and contributed to code reviews, fostering team collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer Science
California State University
Northridge05.2016
Skills
- Full-Stack Engineering
- JavaScript (ES6)
- TypeScript
- React
- Angular
- Nodejs
- Expressjs
- API development
- Microservices design
- System Design
- Scalable applications
- AWS
- CI/CD
- Docker
Proficiencies
Cloud Infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS), Containerization & Deployment, GitHub Actions | Automation, Node.js | Express, Server Administration, English (Professional)
Timeline
Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer
Idelji
01.2019 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Trilogy Education
08.2018 - 02.2019
Full Stack Developer
Freelance
09.2017 - 06.2018
Software Developer Intern
Princess Cruises
06.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer Science
California State University