Willie Jiang
Hello, I'm Willie Jiang
Software Engineer with experience in Python, C++, and Web Development
Former intern at Apple and Research Assistant at UC Irvine, specializing in CICD pipelines and backend development.
About Me
I am a Computer Science graduate from the University of California, Irvine with a passion for building efficient, scalable software solutions. My experience spans from developing end-to-end CICD pipelines at Apple to conducting research on Norm-Balanced Attention Mechanisms in Transformers.
I enjoy tackling complex problems and automating processes to improve efficiency and user experience. My technical toolkit includes Python, C++, Dart, Java, Swift, and various frameworks including Flutter and Flask.
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Work Experience
Software Engineer Intern
Apple
June 2023 - September 2023
Austin, TX
- Designed and implemented end-to-end CICD pipelines, reducing deployment time by 15% and minimizing operational risks.
- Led a design sync initiative, fostering collaboration among engineering teams and improving user satisfaction with the pipeline.
- Developed and optimized Python and Bash integration scripts, enhancing overall pipeline functionality and performance.
- Leveraged APIs and implemented critical library changes for pipeline compatibility to automate usage of CLI tools.
- Automated critical deployment paths, minimizing manual errors and boosting team productivity by reducing initial setup time by 15 minutes.
Research Assistant
University of California, Irvine
October 2023 - Current
Irvine, CA
- Conducting part-time research on Norm-Balanced Attention Mechanisms in Transformers.
- Investigating the effects of balancing norms of Query (Q), Key (K), and Value (V) matrices in transformer models.
- Comparing norm-balanced transformers with unmodified models.
- Measuring for accuracy and loss, gradient stability, diversity and entropy in attention maps.
Projects
Costco Inventory Tracker
My most recent project. A dashboard used to track Gold arbitrage P/L built using Next.js
- Compares different cashback rates
- Tracks past orders and sales
- Utilizes APIs to provide real time cost information
Shopify Product Monitor
A real-time monitoring system for Shopify products using Python, requests, and BeautifulSoup.
- Integrated webhook notifications with Slack and Discord
- Implemented rapid checkout functionality
- Contributed to successful checkout of 500+ limited goods
Google Cloud Proxy Generator
A tool to automate the creation of server instances on Google Cloud's free tier for proxy usage.
- Implemented Squid deployment for tunneling capabilities
- Engineered a system for concurrent subprocess execution
- Generated user-friendly IPV5 proxy lists, saving users $250/month
Discord Forwarder
A tool that utilizes discord-self.py to automatically forward messages from one Discord server to another.
- Forwarding cuztomization on a per channel basis
- Instantaneous forwarding
Education
University of California, Irvine
B.S. in Computer Science
September 2020 - December 2023
Completed coursework in algorithms, data structures, software engineering, and machine learning.
Personal Side
Beyond the Code
When I'm not developing software or researching at UC Irvine, I enjoy exploring new technologies, exploring new hobbies, and staying active. I believe maintaining a balance between technical growth and personal well-being leads to better creativity and problem-solving abilities.
I have a passion for traveling! Exploring new areas of the world is something I enjoy deeply. My favorite place I went to in 2024 was Hanoi, VN!
Tech Exploration
I enjoy learning about emerging technologies like AI and machine learning during my free time.
Personal Programming
A lot of my programming outside of academics is for personal projects. I am usually working on anything that can make my life easier!
Outdoor Activities
Recently I have gotten myself into the hobby of long distance running! I am currently training for a 10K run.
Continuous Learning
I am always willing and eager to learn new things in and outside of my professional life.
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