# Jacky Wong

> Software Engineer @ DoorDash

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/jackywong

With an M.S. in Computer Science from Columbia University and a background that spans backend engineering, cloud infrastructure, and economic consulting, I bring a unique blend of technical depth and business insight to every team I join.

At DoorDash, I work on building scalable backend systems using Kotlin and Google Guice, contributing to the reliability and performance of core services that impact millions of users. I enjoy working across teams to design robust systems, solve complex engineering challenges, and ship high-quality software that drives business outcomes.

Previously at MongoDB, I built and deployed cloud-native applications using FastAPI, AWS, and Kubernetes, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver impactful product features. Before transitioning into software engineering, I was a senior economic consultant at EY, where I used data to inform strategic decisions across industries.

I’m passionate about leveraging technology to solve meaningful problems at scale, and I'm always eager to learn, grow, and contribute in fast-moving environments. Open to connecting with engineers, builders, and dreamers working on ambitious problems.

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## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ DoorDash
Jan 2025 – Present | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Adjunct Instructor @ CodePath
Jan 2025 – Present

### Associate Software Engineer @ MongoDB
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Software Engineer Intern @ MongoDB
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Senior Economic Consultant @ EY
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Economic Consultant @ EY
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Deputy Vice President of Student Affairs @ Ascend Leadership
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | New York City Metropolitan Area
Hosted workshops, mentored students, and supported Ascend university chapters in New York Metro Area

### President @ Ascend Leadership
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | New York City Metropolitan Area
As the president at Ascend New York University Chapter, I led a team of 13 members, coordinated professional events, built relationships with external institutions and professionals for our members, and managed funds for our operations.

Key Achievements with my members:
- Hosted 15 workshops, recorded 800+ attendance in total, and built partnerships with 10+ companies
- Organized the 2017 Ascend Business Conference that attracted 200+ participants; collaborated with 7 financial institutions
- Increased general student membership from 4 to 60+ within a year

### Sponsorship Director @ Global Leadership Organization
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | New York City Metropolitan Area

### President @ Global China Connection
Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | New York City Metropolitan Area
As the president at Global China Connection at NYU, I led a team of 25 members, coordinated professional events, built relationships with external institutions and professionals for our members, and secured sponsorships for our operations.

Key Achievements with my members:
- Hosted 10+ workshops, recorded 700+ attendance in total, and built partnerships with 10+ companies
- Organized the World Fair 2015 and GCC Summit 2016, two annual conferences at Yale University and New York University that attracted 350+ participants including the former Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, as the opening speaker
- Oversaw the club funding of $10,000 and secured $30,000 sponsorship for annual GCC Summit 2016
- Increased general student membership from 20 to 80+ within a year


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science
Columbia University

### MS Bridge in Computer Science
Columbia University

### Software Engineering Immersive Program
Fullstack Academy

### Bachelor's degree in Economics
New York University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jackywong1

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Last updated: 2026-04-13