# Michael Chen > Software Engineer at Whiplash Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/michaelchen5 I'm a tech fanatic and full stack software engineer with a passion for bringing web applications and programs to life for engaging user experiences. With a background in customer service, I am able to quickly assess any challenge and find effective solutions. Over the past few years, I created multiple projects that help people achieve healthier lifestyles. My mission in life is to better the world through code! As a lifelong gamer, I believe one of the best ways to make an application more engaging for the user is to implement gamification. One of the reasons why video games are so addicting is because of the reward system in the brain. Rewarding the user with points, prizes, streaks, or levels for using the application can lead to better user retention. I'm also a huge coffee geek, air frying enthusiast, and a sous vide fanatic. Let's connect! A few of my featured projects: https://if-it-fits-your-mouth.firebaseapp.com/ https://floppy-drop.firebaseapp.com/ https://discordapp.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=623889022003183616&scope=bot&permissions=36981760 Scroll down to the "Projects" section to see more of my work, or check out my portfolio with the link below! ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Whiplash Jan 2022 – Present ### Technical Support Engineer @ Whiplash Fulfillment Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 ### Software Engineer @ Igedla LLC Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 ### Software Engineer @ SIDE PRJCT Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 - Worked in a team of 5 to build a cross-server matchmaking bot to tackle online bullying and to help the LGBTQ+ community find people to play online games with. ### Software Engineer @ Flatiron School Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 Completed Full Stack Software Engineering program with emphasis on Ruby, OOR, SQL, Sinatra, Ruby on Rails, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React and Redux. Projects (Links below in accomplishments) LFG Collab An online hub where users can get together and collaborate on various projects. - Allows users to join or create projects and form project teams. - Uses web sockets to provide real-time communication with team. - Utilizes Rails as an API for the back end and JavaScript, React, and Redux for the front end. Floppy Drop Interactive browser game where players can collide with falling objects to earn points. - Customizable interface (defaulted to basketball themed) with new themes in the works. - Designed with Rails as an API for the back end and JavaScript with HTML Canvas for the front end. - Compare rankings with other players on the high-scores list. Real Life RPG Gamified version of a task manager - Rewards the user for completing tasks and reaching goals. - User given a set of premade skills (health, intelligence, creativity, etc) to train and level up by completing tasks or reaching goals related to those skills. - Amount of experience gained scales with task/goal priority, difficulty, and completion time. The Health-Track-O-Bot 3000 Streamlined health tracking application - Made for users who are seeking a healthier lifestyle. - Utilizes the Mifflin St. Jeor equation for calculating BMI and suggested Calorie numbers. - Users enter statistics, meals, and daily activities to receive personalized coaching feedback. Healthy Recipes Gem Ruby gem with over few hundred recipes - Scrapes hundreds of healthy food recipes from the web and displays them in a command line application. - Users can filter by category or type of meal (has vegan friendly recipes). - Detailed recipes each returns ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and nutritional values. ### Photographer @ Pro-MotionPix, LLC Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 Photographed vehicles and worked closely with a team to provide effective marketing for dealerships. ### Sales Consultant/AT&T Expert @ Best Buy Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco, California, United States - Educate clients and fellow employees about AT&T products (How to use, upcoming products, etc) - Consult with clients and help them set up technologies that can benefit their daily lives (mobile devices, DirectTV plans, phone plans, internet, security, etc) - Troubleshoot problems clients may have with their AT&T products or mobile devices - Build long term relationships with customers while maintaining high NPS - Occasionally flexed to customer service/support depending on store traffic ### Delivery Driver @ Amazon Flex Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area - Prepare and collect parcels for incoming deliveries - Handle, organize, and secure packages with utmost care - Accomplish near-perfect on-time delivery rate within strict time constraints - Document complete and appropriate records regarding the courier packages and miscellaneous expenses ### Video Game Streamer @ Unknown Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 Online broadcasting of video games, makers and crafting, and other variety streams. Actively engage with audience to build community. ## Education ### Certificate in Software Engineering | Full Stack Web Development Flatiron School ### University of California, Santa Cruz ### College of San Mateo ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michaelchen13 --- Source: https://flows.cv/michaelchen5 JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/michaelchen5/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-11