Mei Huang

Software Engineer, Full stack developer
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Hi, I'm Mei Huang

Software Engineer, Full stack developer

Hello, I'm a recent Computer Science and Information Technology & Web Science graduate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I'm passionate about software engineering, full-stack development, and building scalable web applications. I have experience working across the entire development lifecycle, from front-end frameworks to backend APIs and cloud deployment.

Email: meihuang270@gmail.com

Phone: (646)-338-7907

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/meiqhuang

GitHub: github.com/MeiH10

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Troy, NY

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology and Web Science

Graduated: May 2025 — Magna Cum Laude

  • GPA: 3.85/4.0
  • Relevant coursework: Algorithms, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Network Programming, Principles of Software, Data Structures, Computer Organization, Web Science Development, Linear Algebra

Experience

Software Engineer Intern

Chess.com, New York, NY

May 2025 – Sep. 2025

  • Implemented new features in Vue and PHP for Chess.com's learning platform, including smarter course recommendations in Game Review, collaborating closely with backend engineers to ensure seamless integration
  • Delivered production-level fixes and UI enhancements across the Learn platform; built comprehensive Playwright tests and participated in code reviews to uphold code reliability and maintainability

Software Engineer Intern

Troy Web Consulting, Cohoes, NY

Feb. 2025 – May 2025

  • Wrote and maintained 100+ automated tests using Playwright for a large-scale government application, reducing manual QA workload and improving release confidence across fast-paced development cycles
  • Worked on a large Laravel and Expo-based virtual moving survey platform; resolved critical issues in live session components and file transfer systems, improving reliability for remote customer interactions
  • Designed and launched an activity tracking app for Little Lake Park using React and Firebase, enabling frictionless data logging without login, replacing paper-based record-keeping and improving data archiving

Software Engineer Intern

Rumble Development, Acton, MA

Aug. 2023 – Jan. 2024

  • Developed 4 critical modals using Angular and TypeScript, including live view, playback, and camera info modals, significantly improving user experience
  • Migrated backend infrastructure to a new server environment using Python, improving processing efficiency and reducing development downtime by approximately 30%
  • Implemented Firebase cloud functions for server-side processing and authentication, enhancing backend scalability and reducing server response times by 25%
  • Redesigned and tested the media player interface with Ionic and RxJS, adding features like full-screen mode and customized controls to improve user satisfaction

Open Source Developer

Rensselaer Center for Open Source, Troy, NY

Jan. 2024 – Present

  • Led a team of 20+ developers to build RPI EventHub, a platform that increased campus event visibility by 40% and boosted participation by 30% among student organizations and clubs
  • Collaborated with the Office of the President to expand the platform's reach across student organizations and departments, gaining support from key stakeholders
  • Designed RESTful APIs and implemented authentication using JWT and OAuth 2.0 with MongoDB, React, and Node.js, ensuring secure, scalable deployment with CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Railway

Projects

Renewable Energy Data Pathfinder

MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js, Azure

Jan. 2023 – June 2023

  • Partnered with NASA to develop a web platform enabling over 1,000 community scientists to access and analyze renewable energy data, leveraging a modern tech stack for seamless data integration and user experience
  • Integrated NASA's Earth observation data with socioeconomic datasets, supporting data-driven research and advancing democratized data exploration
  • Improved back-end performance by 35% through database optimization in MongoDB and maintained 99.9% uptime with deployment on Azure Virtual Machines

Technical Skills

  • Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C, C++, SQL, HTML/CSS, PHP, Assembly (MIPS)
  • Frameworks & Libraries: React, Node.js, Express, Angular, Vue.js, Three.js, Laravel, Playwright
  • Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Firebase
  • Tools & Methodologies: Docker, Git, Agile (Scrum), Railway, Figma, SVN
  • Languages: Fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and versed in Japanese