About me

Hey there, I'm Michelle Chen!

I am a full-stack developer with a passion for crafting innovative solutions. Graduating from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, I've honed my coding and problem-solving skills, ready to tackle any challenge that comes my way.

My journey into technology began with a desire to explore and make a positive impact in human life. I aimed to develop coding projects that can help others make their lives easier.

Beyond tech, I find joy in simple pleasures. Whether it's losing myself in music 🎧, hitting the ski slopes ⛷️, or busting out some K-pop dance moves 💃, I'm always up for new adventures.

💡 Fun Fact: I have a pet hamster which is on a diet! Her name is Milk!
Let’s help my hamster find her Sunflower Seed!

Skills

Java
Python
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
TypeScript
SASS
React
Next.js
NestJS
Vite
Vue.js
Node.js
express
Knex.js
Spring Boot
Git
AWS
Figma
Redux
Maven
Prisma
Docker
GraphQL
Tailwind CSS
Mocha
Chai.js
Jest
JUnit
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB

Java
Python
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
TypeScript

SASS
React
Next.js
NestJS
Vite
Vue.js
Node.js
express
Knex.js
Spring Boot

Git
AWS
Figma
Redux
Maven
Prisma
Docker
GraphQL
Tailwind CSS

Mocha
Chai.js
Jest
JUnit
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB

Experience

BrainStation

Diploma, Software Engineering

Nov 2024 - Feb 2025

Completed an intensive 12-week program focused on modern full-stack development methodologies and industry best practices, achieving a 98% final grade
Built responsive web applications using React, Node.js, and Express, implementing RESTful APIs and database integration
Applied agile development practices through collaborative sprints, code reviews, and iterative development cycles

Outlier

Software Engineer for AI Training

Oct 2024 - Present

Refined AI-generated code outputs for clarity, scalability, and performance in Python, JavaScript, and Java, improving code quality for training and production environments.
Delivered detailed technical feedback to enhance development processes, supporting enhancements in model accuracy and \newline deployment processes.

Binance.US

Full Stack Developer

Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

Developed a new finance tracking platform using Java Spring Boot and Vue.js with Element UI to replace manual tracking workflows, enabling real-time fund tracking and approval workflows.
Implemented AWS S3 image storage with Java, featuring client-side uploads and AWS SDK integration.
Integrated Apache POI for data export, enabling Excel downloads.
Built transaction alerts with Slack Webhooks via HttpClient, boosting response times and reducing manual oversight.
Refactored redundant codebases, reducing duplication by 30% and improving scalability, testability, and developer onboarding.
Contributed in an Agile development environment, participating in sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives while collaborating across backend and product teams.

UBC

Bachelor of Science | Major in computer science

May 2024

Gained comprehensive knowledge in algorithms, data structures, software engineering principles, and computer architecture.
Collaborated on various projects, honing skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and project management.

UBCTA

Public Relations Executive

Sep 2021 - Apr 2023

Boosted sponsor satisfaction and retention by 90% through strategic collaboration and personalized sponsorship solutions.
Worked with marketing to create sponsorship packages, increasing event attendance by 30% compared to prior events.

WITS