Jonathan Lai
Bend,OR
Summary
Dynamic professional specializing in backend and fullstack development. Recognized for enhancing application performance and reliability, with a focus on delivering impactful software solutions that elevate user experience and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer 1
Dutchie
Bend, OR
05.2023 - Current
- Designed and developed full-stack features for Ruby on Rails backend and React frontend in high-traffic cannabis e-commerce platform.
- Managed development and maintenance of loyalty program integrations, enabling seamless customer rewards application at checkout.
- Led cross-functional deployments as release manager, resolving pipeline issues to ensure smooth release cycles.
- Developed internal tools and Slack automation, improving developer productivity and maintaining code hygiene.
Software Engineer 2
Dutchie
Bend, OR
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Built and maintained PhotoDownloader service, streamlining bulk re-enqueuing of image processing jobs with automated scripts.
- Enhanced inventory and reporting endpoints, increasing reliability and performance of POS data sync pipelines.
- Migrated HubSpot integration from v1 to v2, ensuring data consistency between Dutchie and HubSpot CRM through updated deal name formats.
- Developed back-in-stock notification features, utilizing event driven workflows to notify consumers of products returning back to menus
Software Engineer 1
Dutchie
Bend, OR
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed scalable software solutions for cannabis retail and delivery platforms.
- Rebuilt HubSpot CRM integration to align with updated API structure, improving system compatibility.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve user experience and functionality of software solutions.
- Implemented software testing procedures to ensure product reliability and performance.
- Resolved bugs in menu and order synchronization, ensuring data consistency between POS and e-commerce systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Yale University
New Haven, CT05-2017
Skills
- Full-stack development
- Ruby on Rails
- React development
- PostgreSQL
- API integration
- Software testing
- Cross-functional collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Cantonese
Professional
Mandarin
Elementary
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer 1
Dutchie
05.2023 - Current
Software Engineer 2
Dutchie
08.2021 - 05.2023
Software Engineer 1
Dutchie
06.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Yale University