# Kelly Shao

> Lead Software Engineer at MagicDoor | Generative AI SaaS

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

Hey there!

I’m Kelly, or, you may call me “Keying (my Chinese name)”—as I have a knack for keying into complex objects and unlocking efficient, innovative solutions 😎. I am a passionate Lead Frontend Engineer steering innovative frontend development projects.

Leading a talented team of 11 developers and 1 designer, I emphasize collaboration, continuous learning, and adopting cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead of industry trends. My journey has equipped me with a robust understanding of web development best practices, performance optimization, and scalable architecture design.

I thrive on turning complex problems into intuitive solutions, and I believe that a blend of technical expertise and soft skills like communication and empathy is key to any project’s success. 

Feel free to reach out if you’re interested in discussing the latest front-end technologies, project management strategies, or potential project collaborations. Let’s create something amazing together!

## Work Experience
### Lead Engineer – Frontend, UI/UX, and QA @ MagicDoor
Jan 2024 – Present
• Spearheading the development of robust and responsive web applications, optimizing performance and scalability.
• Collaborating with designers to craft engaging user interfaces and experiences aligned with product goals and user feedback.
• Establishing QA processes to deliver reliable and bug-free products while fostering continuous improvement.
• Introducing streamlined workflows and agile practices to enhance team efficiency and alignment.

### Founding Software Engineer @ MagicDoor
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
• Joined as the 1st full-time employee, building the core architecture from scratch and launching the MVP within 3 months, enabling the company to onboard its first paying customers.
• Architected core features and infrastructure for four digital platforms — including a tenant portal, internal operations platform, white-label company websites, and a property management system — supporting administrative users, end-users, and corporate stakeholders.
• Independently manage and deliver full feature sets for the official site, ensuring seamless user experiences, optimizing for performance, and maintaining high-quality code standards.

### Lead Front End Engineer/UIUX Designer @ Unlocked Studios
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

### Lead Full Stack Engineer @ Podium Apartments
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

### Hacker in Residence @ App Academy
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States

### Web Development Instructor Assistant @ Mission Bit
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States

### Customer Success Manager @ AlwaysHired Sales Bootcamp
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

### Admissions Manager @ AlwaysHired Sales Bootcamp
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

### Sales Representative @ Mee Inc
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020

### Information Technology Specialist @ Okta, Inc.
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area


## Education
### App Academy
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022


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

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Last updated: 2026-03-25