# Michael H. Lee > Software Engineer, Full Stack at Business Wire Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/michaelhlee I am a full stack software engineer with a background in biotech and neuroscience. I love developing creative applications that people can have fun interacting with. In my free time you can find me playing basketball and volleyball, practicing hip hop dancing, honing my jeopardy skills, or playing video games. Feel free to reach out to me at michaelhjnlee@gmail.com if you’re interested in connecting! Front End: React, Redux, HTML5, CSS3, LESS, Styled-Components, jQuery, Webpack, Babel Back End: Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Sequelize, Bookshelf.js, MongoDB, Mongoose, Redis, RabbitMQ, Nginx, AWS, Docker, Heroku, RESTful API Development Other: Jest, Enzyme, Mocha, Chai, New Relic, Git, Hubspot, CircleCI, Jenkins, Test Driven Development, Agile Methodology ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer, Full Stack @ Business Wire Jan 2021 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States ### Full Stack Software Engineer @ Plethora Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Software Development Workshop Instructor @ Galvanize Inc Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco, CA - Facilitated instruction for 50+ Stripe employees in the quarterly “Software Development Basics” program, teaching foundational coding and web development concepts using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. - Delivered engaging lectures, led small-group discussions, and provided one-on-one mentorship to reinforce programming fundamentals, algorithms, and core software development principles. - Guided students through the design, development, and live demonstration of two capstone web projects, fostering hands-on learning and practical application of concepts. ### Software Engineering Instructor Assistant @ Hack Reactor Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area • Provided mentorship and instruction to 60+ junior engineers on data structures/algorithms, software engineering best practices, computer science fundamentals, modern full-stack web development technologies (including React, Redux, Node, Express), databases (including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra), and deployment technologies (including AWS EC2, S3, Docker, Heroku). • Supported current students and alumni by conducting mock interviews practicing algorithms, white boarding, and communication. • Conducted technical interviews for prospective students, evaluating technical aptitude, logic, and communication skills ### Drug Substance Manufacturing Associate @ Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Diego, CA • Operated and maintained fermenters, continuous centrifuge, homogenizers, and TFF systems during manufacturing campaigns. • Led 50+ protein production and purification campaigns executed and released under the accordance of cGMP and established SOP's. • Planned project logistics while effectively collaborating with project management QA, QC, Engineering, and GMP production groups to ensure timely lot release. • Initiated upstream related deviations and preventative actions, to include root cause analysis, technical assessment, and corrective action. • Accurately documented, executed, and corrected master batch records. ### Sample Management Associate @ Intertek Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | San Diego, CA • Documented, organized, stored, and prepared ~2.2 million samples and reagents in accordance with GLP and established SOP's. • Populated and managed appropriate LIMS in accordance to all incoming and existing samples. • Assisted in the reception and shipment of biological samples, reagents, and scientific equipment in accordance with DOT and IATA safety regulations. • Communicated daily with project management coordinators on the status of sample analysis, discrepancies, and sample integrity. ### Instructional Assistant - Genetics @ UCSD Biology Department Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | La Jolla, California • Led weekly discussions with 35 students, reviewing key material from lectures, assignments, and readings. • Facilitated one-on-one office hours to review concepts and critique students’ homework or essay content. • Graded and reviewed students’ homework, essays, and exams in a timely manner to meet university deadlines. ### Artistic Director @ Ascension UCSD Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 • Directed a non-profit organization of 50+ members to compete and perform in multiple hip-hop/urban choreography dance competitions across Southern California. • Organized and led the team's scheduling, finances, fundraisers, social media, rehearsal, and artistic output. • Taught, observed, and acknowledged all team members facilitating internal growth while fostering own interpersonal and leadership abilities. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Physiology and Neuroscience UC San Diego ### Advanced Software Engineering Immersive Hack Reactor ### High School Diploma Santa Clara High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/m-h-lee --- Source: https://flows.cv/michaelhlee JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/michaelhlee/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-30