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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
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
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
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
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
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
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, PA
05-2024

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

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