Gary Sheng
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Entrepreneurial, ex-Google software engineer based in the US with a passion for creating innovative tools and systems that empower individuals and communities. Recently focused on front-end development with React / Next.js and leveraging AI to rapidly prototype and ship impactful products from start to finish, including cross-platform apps and collaborative bots. Relevant skill and work experiences below.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Developer
Self
08.2024 - Current
- Reignited passion for coding and have been building projects daily using AI-boosted IDEs, focusing on front-end development and serverless architectures.
- Developed and launched BlessOut (https://www.blessout.com), a cross-platform eCard app with web version and native mobile apps, approved for iOS and Android in November 2024.
- Created a Telegram bot called Jakki (https://jakki.ai/) enabling decentralized community account co-management, fostering collaborative online environments.
- Re-familiarizing myself with and deepening expertise in modern software engineering practices and AI integration as I work toward transitioning to full-time software engineering.
Independent Consultant
Self
06.2022 - Current
- Scaled Gitcoin Passport from 200,000 to 1,000,000 users through targeted growth strategies and user engagement initiatives. Co-architected and executed the v3 API and relaunch strategy for Guild.xyz, driving improved product usability and adoption. Designed and implemented the product and go-to-market strategy for Flow State.
- Produced large-scale events, including a 500-person, two-week Zuzalu Network event in Istanbul and a 2,500-person launch event for Edge City in Denver (2024), fostering high-impact community engagement.
- Supported organizational and product design for startups across Web3 and emerging tech sectors, enabling measurable growth and operational efficiency. Drove successful launches by aligning technical innovation with community-building efforts.
Co-Founder, Chief Innovation Officer
Civics Unplugged
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Built first curriculum, designed mentorship program, and led cultivation of global, digital-first community of young civic innovators which is now consisting of 2000+ alumni across 80+ countries.
- Created program called Dream DAO to train students on how to use web3 to make a positive impact in the world, using Ethereum as rails for the community.
- Honored by Forbes 30 Under 30 for my work helping build Civics Unplugged.
Software Engineer Team Lead
Google
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Team worked on building amazing user experiences for Google Cloud users
- Helped carry out top to bottom redesign and implementation of Cloud Datastore's UI
- Led the front-end team of Google's Cloud SQL product
- Launched PostgreSQL beta offering - which increased Cloud SQL's total addressable market by - 40%
- Launched PostgreSQL to general availability, which declared that service is suitable for major production workloads
- Launched initial SQL Server offering - which is poised to increase Cloud SQL's total addressable market by -$6B
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina05-2015
Skills
- Bridging big-picture vision with detailed, tactical problem-solving
- Front-end development, delivering functional products quickly
- Learning and reskilling quickly (eg quickly learning React Native)
- Finding solutions through online research, AI tools, and network
Timeline
Independent Developer
Self
08.2024 - Current
Independent Consultant
Self
06.2022 - Current
Co-Founder, Chief Innovation Officer
Civics Unplugged
06.2019 - 06.2022
Software Engineer Team Lead
Google
08.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Duke University
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