# Yong Nam Kang > Senior Full Stack Web Developer Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/yongnamkang Full stack developer passionate about creating and problem solving with foundations in hardware/software support, bringing my problem solving skills to software development. Natural team player, utilizing strong communication skills to produce superior results. Experienced in HTML/CSS, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux, PostgreSQL and deeply motivated to learn and explore new technologies. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Boardroom Alpha Jan 2019 – Jan 2024 | New York, New York, United States + Build, upgrade and maintain React/TypeScript frontend and Ruby on Rails/PostgreSQL backend of web based Fintech application. + Innovate platform with the inclusion of OpenAI support for proprietary in-house data and user uploaded files. Limit the cost of implementation via caching to reduce OpenAI token usage. + Create differentiated and user-friendly API endpoints for use by internal team members and subscribed users. + Develop SEO friendly and globally accessible limited versions of subscription locked pages with tokenization to secure proprietary data. + Research and upgrade necessary libraries, packages, frameworks, and gems to incorporated new updates and address security vulnerabilities. + Build abstracted framework to securely log user usage, to support the sales team and future feature implementations. + Implement role and permission based framework to support and permit multiple subscription based signups. + Design, plan, and implement new features including but not limited to Redux, Recurly, Pundit, Elasticsearch, OpenAI and Google Analytics. + Work closely with Product to manage tickets, planning, and requirements. + Responsible for testing and deployment of new features to Dev, QA and Prod environments. + Take integral part in the interviewing, hiring and mentoring processes of new hires. ### Barista @ Starbucks Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Greater New York City Area + Took initiative in performing shift supervisor tasks when necessary. + Train new partners in day-to-day operations abiding to company policies. + Follow state and federal guidelines to maintain safe and clean environment for partners and customers. + Count, stock and organize store inventory. + Assist customers to provide excellent customer experience. + Make, prepare, and serve handcrafted beverages. ### Peer Educator @ Thomas A. Edison Career & Technical Education High School Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | 16565 84th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432 + Assisted in workshops facilitated by/with other Peer Educators. + Assisted school staff with paperwork such as attendance and photocopying. ### Sales Associate @ Best Buy Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | 13107 40th Road Flushing, NY 11354 + Prepared laptops for sale by configuring and installing software based on the Best Buy's "Setup" plan. + Recommended hardware, accessories, and coverage plans to the customers based on their necessities. + Assisted customers throughout the PCHO (Personal Computer Home Office) department. + Organized the PCHO (Personal Computer Home Office) department by labeling and restocking products. + Worked as cashier to check customers out with their products. ### Mouse Squad @ Thomas A. Edison Career & Technical Education High School Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | 16565 84th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432 + Attended various UFT (United Federation of Teachers) and CTE (Career and TechnicalEducation) events. + Serviced school equipment such as computers, projectors, and printers. + Assisted school staff with hardware and/or software problems. ## Education ### Flatiron School Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 ### Computer Science Hunter College Jan 2012 ### High School in A+ Computer Repair Thomas Edison High School Career and Technical High School Jan 2007 – Jan 2011 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ynkang --- Source: https://flows.cv/yongnamkang JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/yongnamkang/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22