# Dequan Zhang

> Software Engineer @ C3.AI | Berkeley EECS Alumni

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/dequan

Backend-focused Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience building scalable, distributed systems and data-intensive applications. Strong background in backend development using Python, Java, and Spring Boot, with hands-on experience in REST APIs, microservices, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP).

At C3.ai, I design and deploy production systems, optimize large-scale data pipelines (40% AWS cost reduction), improve ingestion performance (30%+), and implement LLM-powered automation workflows. Experienced in performance optimization, system reliability, observability, and cost-efficient architecture.

Previously owned full-stack systems serving 50K+ users, building backend services on AWS and improving platform stability, CI/CD processes, and operational efficiency.

Interested in distributed systems, backend infrastructure, data platforms, and high-scale engineering challenges.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ C3 AI
Jan 2024 – Present | Redwood City, California, United States
=> Build and ship production features and data pipelines
=> Reduced AWS costs by 40% and improved ingestion performance by 30%
=> Deployed domain-specific LLM workflows to automate analysis (80% time reduction)
=> Improved API reliability and system observability

### Software Engineer @ Intrax
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco, California, United States
=>Owned and delivered full-stack features serving 50K+ active users
=>Designed backend services with Spring Boot and AWS to support automation and cross-team workflows
=>Built scalable data visualization frameworks using React and Redux, reducing operational decision latency by 70%
=>Implemented CI-based UI automation (Selenium + Jenkins), improving release stability and reducing regression defects
=>Developed an SMS-based engagement service using Twilio, increasing successful user interactions by 40%

### Software Engineer Intern @ LaunchDarkly
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Oakland, Clifornia
=>Enhanced internal company website functionalities using React and Redux, improving user experience for engineering and business teams.
=>Collaborated with the Front-End Tech Lead and CEO, gaining valuable experience in UI development and industry best practices.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
University of California, Berkeley

### Associate of Science - AS in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics
City College of San Francisco

### High School Diploma in Engineering
Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School

### Cass Technical High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dequanzhang

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Last updated: 2026-04-11