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Cass Sheng

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

I am a quick learner with close to three years of professional software development experience, mainly in Python, Go, C++, and Rust. I specialize in backend development, distributed systems, and network infrastructure. I have designed scalable applications and APIs on multiple platforms. I also have an interest in quantitative finance, with contributions to open source tools such as yfinance.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder

Botenders, Inc.
10.2024 - Current

• Architected and developed the backend infrastructure using Go and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support scalable AI-driven applications.
• Designed and built a desktop AI assistant app using C++, LLAMA, Python, Docker, and TypeScript, enabling seamless interaction with AI models.
• Developed and deployed a React-based website, ensuring an intuitive user experience and seamless integration with backend services.
• Led full-cycle product development, from prototyping to production, leveraging expertise in AI, cloud infrastructure, and modern web technologies.
• Deployed an AI assistant for cancer patients, optimizing healthcare interactions and providing support through advanced NLP and ML models.
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines and containerized microservices for efficient and automated deployments across cloud environments.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including AI researchers, designers, and product managers, to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Drove technical decision-making and established best practices in system architecture, security, and performance optimization.

Lead Software Engineer

Ascent Integrated Tech
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • Architected and developed server-side applications, databases, caches, algorithms, networking components, and rendering pipelines, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
  • Designed and implemented an efficient rendering software for displaying real-time 3D point cloud data on mobile devices using OpenGL, enhancing the visual representation and user experience.
  • Designed and implemented APIs for integration with various services and systems, enhancing interoperability and functionality.
  • Created and implemented a robust network architecture utilizing AMQP and WebSockets for seamless communication between tracking modules and client interfaces.

Lead Backend Engineer

Ascent Integrated Tech
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Spearheaded the design and development of first-generation network components from scratch, securing a 1st place win at the FRST competition.
  • Architected a scalable backend using Python FastAPI, with enhancements like Redis caching and Docker containerization, deployed with Kubernetes.
  • Implemented a centralized admin panel and utilized GCP performance logging for comprehensive system monitoring.

Machine Learning Engineer

Ascent Integrated Tech
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Developed a predictive model to determine internal layouts of single-family residential houses using external images.
  • Implemented a feature extraction model using object detection to parse external house images and used to obtain layout predictions.
  • Deployed the model on GCP, serving predictions via a Flask server connected to a mobile app, facilitating real-time access and usability.

Education

B.S. - Chemical Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, Illinois
05-2022

Skills

  • Machine Learning Algorithms
  • Python
  • Go
  • C
  • JavaScript
  • Java
  • Rust
  • Distributed Systems
  • Machine Learning
  • Database
  • Network Protocols
  • Algorithms
  • Data Structures
  • Cloud Computing

Accomplishments

    Google - ASL Recognition with Deep Learning Bronze Medal (top 9%) August 2023

    The goal of this competition is to detect and translate American Sign Language (ASL) fingerspelling into text.

Timeline

Co-Founder

Botenders, Inc.
10.2024 - Current

Lead Software Engineer

Ascent Integrated Tech
04.2024 - 01.2025

Lead Backend Engineer

Ascent Integrated Tech
05.2023 - 04.2024

Machine Learning Engineer

Ascent Integrated Tech
10.2021 - 05.2023

B.S. - Chemical Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Cass Sheng