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James Chen

Quincy,MA

Summary

Versatile Backend Developer with a proven track record at Take2 Health, adept in TypeScript and Python, and excelling in API development and team collaboration. Successfully refactored and enhanced backend systems, demonstrating a keen ability for technical innovation and effective communication.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

UMass Lowell
Lowell, MA
10.2024 - Current

Seeking a developer experienced in artificial neural networks (ANN) to work on a project utilizing TFHE (Threshold Fully Homomorphic Encryption). Responsibilities include designing and training encrypted ANNs, ensuring data privacy throughout the training process so that input data, output results, and model weights remain encrypted.

Backend Developer

Take2 Health
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
03.2021 - 08.2021

Refactored outsourced backend code from Java (Spring Boot) to JavaScript and TypeScript, improving code quality and performance. Developed a custom backend framework using Koa, which served as the foundation for further development before migrating to NestJS. Streamlined API organization and management by utilizing spreadsheets to track progress, enabling efficient team collaboration.

Backend Developer

Ju Ying Tong (Startup)
Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
11.2018 - 02.2020

Designed and developed a backend architecture with APIs for user management and content preservation. Integrated WeChat payment processing for registration fees and implemented QR code scanning for streamlined event check-ins.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

UMass Lowell
Lowell
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Packaging Engineering

Jinan University
Guangdong, China
07-2021

Skills

  • TypeScript (4 years)
  • Python (3 years)
  • Java (4 years)
  • MySQL (2 years)
  • Git and GitHub
  • API Development and Integration
  • Team Collaboration
  • Technical Communication and Documentation

Timeline

Research Assistant

UMass Lowell
10.2024 - Current

Backend Developer

Take2 Health
03.2021 - 08.2021

Backend Developer

Ju Ying Tong (Startup)
11.2018 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

UMass Lowell

Bachelor of Science - Packaging Engineering

Jinan University
James Chen