# Leo Liao > Full-Stack Software Engineer | Design and Improve Business Productivity | Expert in JavaScript, React, Node.js and Serverless on AWS | Entrepreneur mindset Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/leoliao I am a full stack Software Engineer with a designer mind. I enjoy learning new technologies and is eager to do things to help to improve people's lives. ## Work Experience ### Senior Full Stack Engineer @ IBM Jan 2024 – Present | California, United States ### Full Stack Engineer (US Tech Lead) @ Reebelo Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Mateo, California, United States - Built product feature that both accelerates business revenue and improves efficiency. - Led and built feature projects in addition to system design and project management. - Provided technical support to multiple section among the team. - Helped written and established a centralized hub for technical documentation. - Mentored and assisted other engineers to ensure productivity. ### Software Engineer @ Hybrid Strategies Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area - Built a variety of product add-ons feature using Javascript, HTML, and CSS to improve user experience. - Integrated third-party software APIs and webhooks using Javascript, Typescript, AWS, and/or Zapier. - Scoped project requirements based on system’s scalability and client’s requirements. - Designed database infrastructure based on given business workflow and requirements using Kintone. ### Software Engineer @ Benepass Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area - Accelerated automation process to map data between a variety of payroll providers and databases for payroll data sync. - Resolved customer issues and error related to data sync with Payroll Providers. ### Software Engineer IV @ Elsevier Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | California, United States - Consolidated CI/CD to improve the speed of deployment process. - Modernized frontend into the Django project to increase the capability of frontend. - Built frontend unit testing using Jest. - Developed additional thumbnail features to allow the users to have more control over their interface to enrich the user's content page and improve user experience. - Improved user dashboard loading time and improved the website loading page. - Incorporated HTML functionality into Rich Text Editor to allow end-users to enter HTML elements to further enrich web contents. ### Senior Sales Engineer @ Kintone Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area - Provided analysis and consultation to improve customer business workflow process. - Qualified business opportunities in regards to specific technical requirements. - Identified and developed the appropriate solutions to solve for those business needs. - Designed database infrastructure based on given business workflow and requirements. - Scoped project requirements based on system’s scalability and client’s requirements. - Composed specifications documentation for communication with engineers. - Integrated third-party software into existing product with APIs and Webhooks. - Managed and lead multiple post-sales projects for the customer business needs. - Built and present technology solutions translate to clear business benefits. - Built, educated and enhance relationship with regional strategic partnership account. - Built JavaScript customization to extend system’s functionality based on customer request. - Built reusable plug-ins for Kintone platforms (JavaScript, HTML, CSS). ### Sales Engineer @ Kintone Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area - Analyze and improvement of process workflow. - System and Infrastructure design. - Scope project requirements and generate specifications for customization. - Build Client side JavaScript Customization. - Build plug-ins for Kintone platforms (JavaScript, HTML, CSS). - Technical client support, consultation and workflow upgrade. ### Full Stack Engineer @ Leasepace, Inc. Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | United States Built functionality using Node.js, React.js, Redux, on PostgreSQL and AWS. Implemented Docker for the project. ### Python Developer / Technical Consultant (Temp Assignment) @ SF Premier Dental Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area - Maintained, improved and implemented additional features in the current code base (Python). - Identified and remediate technical issues as well as potential problems according to the business decision. - Analyzed, improved and supervised possible technical tools for the advancement of the workflow. *** Bringing a big smile to the patients! *** :) ### Front End Software Engineer Intern @ Nolo Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Pleasanton, CA - Assisted in design and develop scalable, modular, and manageable production features defined by product team using various design patterns and a combination of self-developed code. - Diagnosed issues of the products reported by QA. - Analyzed possible solutions for each issue and implemented optimal solutions. ### Assistant Technical Director / Storyboard Artist @ Age of Learning, Inc. / ABCmouse.com Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Glendale, California - Managed multiple concurrent projects and consistently met strict timelines. - Lead team of editors and artists for animatics as well as animation retakes. - Evaluated and adapted to new software technologies and assisted in improvising new technologies to current workflow. - Provided mentorship to peers to adapt to new workflow using new technologies. (from Anime Studio Pro to Adobe Animate; from Photoshop to Toon Boom Storyboard Pro). - Proven hands-on aptitude in artistic and technical role with respect to 2D animation (100 episodes of short animation). - Designed intuitive storyboards for animation products, in addition to reviewing and monitoring animations for consistency and quality control. - Identified, isolated, and remediated a broad range of technical and animation issues in an effort to maintain a high quality of animation. ### Video Editor @ Age of Learning, Inc. / ABCmouse.com Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | United States Animatic Editor: Import artworks from storyboard given; compile all the artworks and audio together; communicate between art directors and artist and make sure all the revision are addressed. Animation Retake Editor: Compile and all animation clips together; look for technical issues and communicate with animation team for fixes that needs to be apply; sometimes create image, video and animation references when needed. ### Travel Designer / Junior Travel Consultant @ JTB USA, Inc. Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | United States Promoted from the Coordinator role in recognition of exceptional capabilities. Diversify capabilities in product marketing, tour/travel plan development, trade show attendance, and content creation. - Assessed and identified each client’s unique needs with respect to their travel budget and desires; made appropriate travel recommendations. - Generated and reviewed website analytics to identify, isolate, and act upon trends. - Created engaging fliers and advertisements for print and digital outlets. - Designed competitive travel product (outbound) based on the market trend. - Consulted clients (B-to-B and B-to-C) with best possible travel solution for their needs. - Created and designed flyers for newspaper advertisement, magazine, website and any promotional events; - Improved and maintenance of website contents. ### Business Development @ JTB USA, Inc. Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 | Torrance, CA - Developed new market using existing resource and products. - Promoted products in show events. - Created flyer and advertisement for product promotion. - Improved and improvised existing products with new market needs. - Consulted travel plan, identified specific needs for each client. - Arranged of schedule and tour. - Analyzed website usage and market trends. ## Education ### Bachelor's degree UCLA ### Certification in Full-Stack Web Immersive Software Developer App Academy ### None in 3D Modeling and Texturing Gnomon ### Certificate in 3D Motion Graphs, Gaming and Compositing Studio Arts ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ducleoliao --- Source: https://flows.cv/leoliao JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/leoliao/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-30