# Sam Chao > Software Engineer at Supermicro Location: Cupertino, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/samchao Technically agile front-end web development professional with solid history of effective user interface integration. Broad business knowledge and success in a multi-department development environment, pairing independent work ethic with collaborative workflow spirit. Proficient builder of cloud-based user interfaces for database systems, marketing applications of front-end web development, and graphic design elements in all front-end work. Skilled trainer and project leader; able to direct multiple tasks effectively and readily master innovative software and tools. • User Interface Development - Design, Testing, and Execution • Full Cycle Project Management • End-User Presentations • Front-End Integrative Web Solutions • Graphic Design Inclusive Development ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Supermicro Jan 2023 – Present | San Jose, California, United States * Improved UI build/deployment (React + Docker container) process from 15 minutes to 1 minute and 45 seconds. * Enhanced UI/UX on the flow diagram (drag and drop) by adding auto align, shortcut control, preference setting, etc features to increase user efficiency on creating flows. * Implemented pre-commit hook with Prettier to improve code quality. ### Senior Software Engineer @ DigitalOcean Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 • Established migration of legacy Nimbella Serverless Cloud Platform (SCP) to DigitalOcean (Functions) structure, bettered development and test coverage 70%, exceeding corporate deliverable objectives and metrics. • Deploy A/B testing strategy and code event tracing, optimizing solutions management and deliverable enhancement. ### UI UX Developer @ Nimbella Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Santa Clara Technical Scope: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, ES6, React, Redux, Bootstrap, Node.js, MongoDB, JSON, Sketch, Photoshop, Adobe XD, Swagger, GitHub Nimbella is a serverless platform company that allows developers to easily build, manage, modify, debug, and monitor applications. I was responsible for demo apps, official sites, and landing pages design and development. Key Achievement: • Developed back end services using Node and MongoDB prior to serverless functions so front end development would not be blocked. • Completed trade, chat, OCR apps, and application landing pages so the demo presentation could successfully be done on time. • Designing and developing official site and CMS (content management system) application (work in progress). ### Graphic Specialist @ County of San Mateo Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | 555 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063 Technical Scope: AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, ASP, Underscore, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign Responsible for all web related requests from all divisions including web forms design and development, web banners design, official site redesign, internal site redesign and development, monthly Google Analytics report. Shared the workload of printed material during the election season such as sample ballots. Key Achievement: • Successfully completed the new official site redesign project by providing web related material and feasible solutions. • Designed and developed internal website using AngularJS framework and PHP to increase 50% of usage. ### Front End / UI Developer @ Freelance Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Cupertino Technical Scope: AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, Underscore, Photoshop, Illustrator Develop and pre-fit new web-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System for client, modernizing and updating legacy Windows-based software. Construct and design UI for employee login, data update and retrieval functions using RESTful APIs. Define and load functions for administration, management, and employee user roles, including inventory reporting. Design statistical graphic data representation pages for data reporting use by management and administrator roles. Key Achievement: • Upgraded load functions of legacy reporting, making data loads lighter and faster, layout cleaner and adding graphic data representation for ease of presentation. • Accepted additional website showcase project, designing gallery site using AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Underscore and jQuery and creating responsive pages with media query and Bootstrap. ### Front End Engineer @ iTutorGroup Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Santa Clara Technical Scope: AngularJS, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, SCSS, Bootstrap, Mustache, Git, PHP, Underscore, RESTful APIs, Web Real-Time Communications (RTC) Designed, developed, and delivered web-based platform, integrating all platform applications using single sign-on entry access for each user, including functional and graphic development of video conferencing, mobile optimized multi-user compatible and customizable email templates, and dynamic metadata pages for social media unique link sharing. Created initial prototype using Node.js and MongoDB to develop optimal performance solutions. Developed mobile optimized specialty marketing pages using JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery. Collaborated with back-end engineers to integrate streaming video technology with WebRTC technology. Key Achievements: • Built, trained, and led front-end/UI team during period of U.S. office organizational growth. • Managed client expectations by developing three UI-only functional demo applications in a two-week turnaround for client presentations. • Provided consistent, on-time, high-quality front-end project delivery. ### Web Designer @ Compandsave Inc. Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Newark, California Technical Scope: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Photoshop, Illustrator, Volusion, Magento, Google Analytics, CJ Affiliate, ShareASale Promoted retail sales of quality printer cartridges, toners and accessories, collaborating with marketing department to provide website articulation and execution, social media management, infographic design, and email database browser compatibility testing. Monitored and reported email campaign results through Google Analytics. Applied graphic design to marketing collateral, including print materials. Key Achievements: • Consistently delivered on-time, quality monthly assignments for three brand sites, including six campaigns with A/B testing, social media banners, Google AdWords banners • Breast Cancer Awareness and Memorial Day campaigns broke the highest records of click-through and conversion rate. ### Student Ambassador @ Mission College Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Santa Clara, CA Provided information about admission and financial aid. Conduct campus tours to prospective students. ### SMT Operator @ Super Talent Technology Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 Effectively collaborated with engineers to deliver memory module, and delivered in an accurate and timely manner. ### Process Engineer @ Tong Yang Group Jan 2006 – Jan 2007 | Taiwan • Designed standard operating procedure to shorten the processing time and reduce the cost of failures on production lines. • Successfully completed 2007 Honda CR-V and Accord project with Japanese Honda's supervision. ### Project Manager @ Chi-Lian Interior Design Jan 2003 – Jan 2005 | Shanghai City, China • Participated in preliminary project assessment and planning phases of Interior Design and construction of shopping malls, offices, and residential development. • reated budget based on schematic and proprietor's requirements. • Executed quality control for scheduling, analytic, reporting feasible solutions. ## Education ### Associate of Arts (AA) in Graphic Design Mission College ### Certificate in Web Developer Mission College ### Certificate in Network and Multimedia Application National Cheng Kung University ### Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering Chung Hua University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/samlovesdesign - Website: https://www.samlovesdesign.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/samchao JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/samchao/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-01