# Michael Duan

> Software Engineer

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/michaelduan1

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer II @ GOAT Group
Jan 2022 – Present
- Built a Go microservice that processes accounting-relevant business events into journal entries for 5M+ orders, strengthening financial reporting, clarity, and auditability
- Overhauled inventory costing logic for GOAT-owned products across multiple order flows in Ruby on Rails, eliminating over 95% of manual monthly accounting corrections and automating cost calculations
- Enhanced the Mobile Config service with Python and AWS services to support minimum app versions and self-service force updates, removing the need for manual deployments
- Implemented SSO across key applications using Cloudflare Access and Okta, replacing legacy authentication and eliminating VPN requirements, improving security and user experience 
- Engineer on the Business Technology team, creating and supporting multiple backend and fullstack services, collaborating with engineering, product, QA, data, and other stakeholders

### Software Engineer @ Amazon
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
- Designed and implemented an on-demand data deletion system in Java to support customer-initiated requests and meet GDPR and CCPA compliance requirements
- Engaged in Agile development practices, collaborating in sprint planning, standup, and
retrospective meetings
- Engineer on the Verifications team within Payment Services, supporting multiple tier-1 services over Amazon Business Units across all regions


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science
New York University

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Biology
The College of New Jersey


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

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Last updated: 2026-04-13