# Michael Chen

> Full-Stack Software Engineer | JavaScript / TypeScript, React / Next.js, Ruby + Rails | Passionate about Modern Web Development

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/michaelchen1

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ AAA
Jan 2025 – Present

### Lead Software Engineer @ Mega Cap Inc
Jan 2023 – Present
• Led the transition of the company's static on-prem website to a dynamic, cloud-based web application using React/Next.js and Ruby on Rails.
• Designed and implemented key features such as user authentication, shopping cart with order placement, a versatile product lookup system, email notifications, integration with an existing ERP system, and admin dashboard for product management.
• Served as the product manager and lead engineer, crafting project roadmaps and managing stakeholder expectations while working closely with designers to develop a cohesive design system and reusable components.

### Senior Software Engineer @ HMBradley
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022
• Implemented a new signup flow and user dashboard using React/Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind, significantly increasing user acquisition and revenue.
• Created a banking deposit account backend using Elixir and the event sourcing pattern, developing event models and workflows for handling balances, transactions, and transfers.
• Transitioned the web application from REST to GraphQL.

### Software Engineer @ HMBradley
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

### Software Engineer @ AAA
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Los Angeles, California, United States
• Developed a client-facing web application for quote inquiries and payment processing using React, Redux, and TypeScript.

### Software Engineer @ Artium
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020
• Built a proprietary booking management platform using Ruby on Rails and React, enhancing client service offerings.
• Developed a data pipeline with Python, Airflow, and Spark, facilitating efficient data analytics and business intelligence operations.

### Application Developer @ Farmers Insurance
Jan 2016 – Jan 2019
• Created a user-friendly interface with AngularJS and RESTful microservices with Java SpringBoot, enabling comprehensive CRUD operations for user data.

### Business Development Manager @ Mega Cap Inc
Jan 2013 – Jan 2016
• Developed and implemented sales strategies that increased order volume and improved customer satisfaction.
• Managed operations to streamline processes and enhance customer service quality.
• Led sales teams at trade shows and client visits, effectively representing the company and fostering business growth.

### Project Coordinator @ Trident Case
Jan 2012 – Jan 2013
• Oversaw product development and production workflows, ensuring timely project completion and quality assurance.
• Conducted market research to guide project development and strategy implementations.
• Administered quality assurance operations, maintaining high standards for product quality.


## Education
### Hack Reactor
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016

### Mathematics
University of California, Riverside
Jan 2008 – Jan 2012


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mchen7588

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Last updated: 2026-03-22