Jiarui Rao
San Francisco
Summary
Software engineer with experience in backend development and full-stack engineering, contributing to high-impact consumer features on platforms like Uber Eats. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate product requirements into technical solutions, and optimize system performance. Strong background in Python, Java, and web technologies, with a focus on scalability, system efficiency, and code quality
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Uber
San Francisco, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Contributed to the development of consumer-facing features on the Uber Eats app, using full-stack technologies to improve user experience across diverse surfaces like grocery and retail.
- Assisted engineering teams in translating product requirements into technical designs, ensuring timely feature implementation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve system bottlenecks.
- Participated in code reviews and quality assurance efforts, contributing to engineering best practices and helping maintain the scalability and performance of the platform.
Software Engineer Intern
Amazon
Seattle, WA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed a comprehensive evaluation framework for large language models, enabling efficient performance analysis across diverse tasks and datasets, improving model reliability.
- Engineered robust data pipelines to process and manage large-scale datasets, ensuring seamless integration into evaluation workflows and enhancing data accessibility.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify key metrics for model evaluation, aligning technical solutions with organizational goals to optimize model performance insights
Software Engineer Intern
TravelWits
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Led the development of a No-Code platform using Next.js, Material UI, and Baserow APIs, enabling dynamic UI design and backend integrations, resulting in a 50% engagement increase for a travel AI search tool.
- Designed scalable architecture with Docker and multi-tenant systems, reducing maintenance costs by 48% and ensuring system uptime and user data security.
- Enhanced team efficiency by utilizing React, Zustand, and Storybook.js for component library management, achieving a 56% code reusability rate and optimizing SDLC through integrated testing practices.
Software Engineer Intern
Opera
Beijing, China
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Implemented a robust RBAC model using Java, SpringBoot, Vue.js, and Apache Shiro, securing web interfaces and reducing security breaches through enhanced role and access management.
- Optimized system performance by reducing server response times by 300ms and improving responsiveness by 49% with strategic EhCache implementation and RESTful API integration.
- Streamlined deployment workflows with Docker and a Jenkins-driven CI/CD pipeline, boosting deployment efficiency by 50% while adopting TDD practices to cut bug frequency by 38%.
Data Engineer Intern
IBM
Beijing, China
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Standardized over 150 key data items for investment banks in China using MySQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy), improving data quality and aligning stakeholders on governance processes.
- Developed automated scripts for data security and quality monitoring, boosting governance efficiency and ensuring compliance with accuracy standards.
- Authored a comprehensive report on customer data integration, lake ingestion, and governance strategies, leveraging MySQL and Python for research and analysis, earning stakeholder recognition.
System Implementation Consultant Intern
Volkswagen Group
Beijing, China
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Led the implementation and training of Volkswagen's Group Retail Portal across dealerships in Greater China, managed cloud-based system upgrades, and provided technical support and quality assessments
Education
Master - Information Systems Management
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2024
Skills
- Software Development
- Data Analysis
- Human-Interaction Design
- AI Engineering
Timeline
Software Engineer
Uber
09.2024 - Current
Software Engineer Intern
Amazon
05.2024 - 08.2024
Software Engineer Intern
TravelWits
05.2023 - 08.2023
Software Engineer Intern
Opera
08.2022 - 11.2022
Data Engineer Intern
IBM
03.2022 - 06.2022
System Implementation Consultant Intern
Volkswagen Group
05.2021 - 11.2021
Master - Information Systems Management
Carnegie Mellon University