About Me
I am Rick Yang, a passionate Full Stack Developer with a strong foundation in Computer Science, holding a B.S. and pursuing an M.S. from UCLA. I specialize in creating dynamic, scalable, and user-focused web and mobile applications using technologies such as React, Redux, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. My expertise spans front-end and back-end development, complemented by a solid understanding of software architecture and machine learning.
As a quick learner and problem solver, I excel in refactoring complex codebases to improve performance and maintainability. My commitment to balancing design and functionality ensures a seamless user experience.
Beyond coding, I have explored 10 countries this year, combining my passion for travel with a global perspective. I stay active with fitness and enjoy strategic challenges through games like Teamfight Tactics (TFT). I am eager to continue growing, collaborate with talented teams, and contribute to impactful projects that make a difference.
My Timeline 🚀
Software Engineer Intern
Nvidia
CUDA Development
Software Engineer Intern
Mercedes-Benz | Beijing, China
Designing and implementing scalable software systems to enhance system performance and reliability. Leading critical projects focused on optimizing workflows and system robustness.
Master of Computer Science
UCLA | Los Angeles, CA
GPA: 4.0/4.0 | Focused on distributed systems, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics.
Frontend Development Engineer Intern
Student Medicover | Burlingame, CA
Developed a WeChat Mini Program for a healthcare insurance platform, improving customer interaction efficiency by 30%.
Research Intern | Fullstack Developer | Team Leader
BNU Intelligent Research Institute | Beijing, China
Led the team to design and develop a multilingual website with support for multiple languages. Implemented scalable RESTful APIs and deployed cloud-based services using Node.js and AWS.
Backend Development Engineer Intern
Web3MQ | Hangzhou, China
Built a Chrome extension for Web3MQ, a blockchain-based platform, enabling seamless integration of decentralized messaging.
Frontend Development Engineer Intern
Clique | San Francisco, CA
Optimized developer workflows by refining Webpack configurations and creating an open-source Chrome extension scaffold using ES6+.
Fullstack/Mobile Software Development Engineer Intern
Alibaba Group | Beijing, China
Developed iOS applications with Swift and ARKit, implementing real-time 3D facial mapping and enhanced Bluetooth functionality. Contributed to backend services with scalable RESTful APIs.
Bachelor of Computer Science
UCLA | Los Angeles, CA
GPA: 3.9/4.0 | Dean's Honors List | Recipient of the Southern California Edison STEM Scholarship.
Let's Connect
I'm currently looking for new opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll try my best to get back to you! 😊