# Sarah Jiang

> Software Engineer
- JavaScript · TypeScript · Python · React · Express · Flask · GraphQL · SQLAlchemy · MongoDB

Location: Milpitas, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/sarahjiang

👩‍💻 I’m an Educator turned Software Engineer (https://portfolio-sarah-jiang.netlify.app/)
🌱 Continuously learning and exploring new technologies
⌨️ With expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, React, GraphQL, Flask and Express, I specialize in developing web applications
🩷 I am passionate about leveraging my technical skills to create solutions that improve user experiences

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Walmart Global Tech
Jan 2025 – Present | Sunnyvale, CA
- Contributed to the successful launch of the Sampling Tax Profile feature, collaborating with the Identity and Profile teams to deliver the complete end-to-end process flow, enabling customers to claim free items and seed high-quality product reviews.
- Developed and optimized the frontend using React and GraphQL, ensuring alignment with Figma design specifications.
- Implemented ADA accessibility standards to improve usability and compliance.
- Participated in release sign-off processes, validating feature readiness, monitoring post-release health metrics, and ensuring smooth production deployments.
- Created and maintained performance monitoring alerts, proactively identifying and debugging production issues and supporting on-call rotations to ensure system reliability.

### Co-Founder @ Walnut Education, Inc.
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | Milpitas, California, United States
- Co-founded Walnut Education with the mission to promote transparency in the college admissions consulting industry, successfully registering 124 consultants to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Achieved top 10% in Y Combinator’s Winter 2021 application cycle, validating the platform’s strong market potential.
- Oversaw daily operations, finance, and HR, implementing efficient workflows to scale the business.

### Product Designer @ Walnut Education, Inc.
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | Milpitas, California, United States
- Collaborated closely with the engineering team to launch a fully functional, Airbnb-like platform, to connect consultants and students. Key features include search functionality, real-time chat, secure payment processing, and a review system.
- Led product design, conducting user research, wire-framing, and prototyping to create an intuitive and accessible experience for both students and consultants.

### Software Engineer @ Walnut Education, Inc.
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
- Designed and built the Consultant Profile Page, allowing consultants to showcase their expertise, reviews, and services.
- Developed the Consultant Dashboard, enabling consultants to efficiently manage student applications, review detailed application information, and track their consulting engagements.

### Institutional Partnerships Specialist @ WholeRen Education
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Pittsburgh, PA
- Served as the primary relationship manager with admission representatives, fostering strong partnerships with key university contacts to enhance student placement outcomes. Acted as the main point of communication for program updates, resulting in improved collaboration and placement success rates.
- Managed commission settlements with partner schools, ensuring accurate financial tracking and timely payments for successful student placements.

### Senior Academic Consultant @ WholeRen Education
Jan 2014 – Jan 2020 | Pittsburgh, PA
- Advised students on application processes, providing personalized guidance on school selection, essay writing, and application strategy. Successfully helped students gain acceptance into prestigious institutions such as Columbia, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), and UCLA, etc.
- Developed comprehensive training materials and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for academic consultants, streamlining student advising processes and ensuring consistent and effective support for school applications.

### English Instructor @ University Settlement Society of New York
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | New York, NY
Taught beginning-level ESL learners in an after-class program, creating engaging lesson plans and providing individualized support to enhance language acquisition and student confidence.

### Teaching Assistant @ New Oriental Education & Technology Group
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Qingdao, Shandong, China
Guided students in reviewing TOEFL lessons, providing targeted support and strategies to improve their test-taking skills and comprehension of key concepts.

### Teaching Assistant @ ONPS International Summer School Taiwan
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Qingdao, Shandong, China
- Assisted in teaching APA/MLA formatting in University Writing Seminar classes, helping students understand academic writing standards and citation guidelines.
- Supported professors from U.S. institutions with their transition and settling-in process during their time in Qingdao, facilitating a smooth adaptation to the local environment.


## Education
### Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
New York University

### Computer Programming/Programmer in General
App Academy

### Exchange Student
Missouri State University

### Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature, General
Qingdao University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarah-yue-jiang

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Last updated: 2026-04-13