SWE Co-op @ Dialpad; SFU

Jin Kim

Computer Science Professional Full-Stack Developer AI Enthusiast

I’m a computer science new grad and proactive problem solver with strong communication and collaboration skills, focused on building scalable full-stack solutions and exploring AI, cloud, and automation.

Education

Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Computer Science
Burnaby, BC, Canada

Professional Experience

Dialpad | Software Engineer Co-op

Vancouver, BC | Jan 2025 - Present

  • Led tool selection and proposed integrating libcurl to simulate user behavior for inbound call testing
  • Expanded test coverage and enabled direct server interaction by integrating libcurl and automating builds with C++, Groovy, and Docker
  • Resolved VoIP library incompatibilities and synchronization time metrics at the C++ level for its iOS build failures
  • Proactively improved developer onboarding by resolving Docker issues and rewriting setup documentation, reducing setup time by over 70%

Computer Systems | Software Developer Co-op

Burnaby, BC | Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

  • Developed features and fixed bugs in C++ firmware and PHP web apps for monitoring and controlling industrial systems
  • Automated deployments, backups, and terminal setup with Azure Pipelines, CI/CD and shell scripts
  • Built an internal tool using Bash and Python to automate the environment setup process for new customers, reducing onboarding time by 80%

Intersystem Controls | Full-stack Developer Co-op

Vancouver, BC | Jan 2023 - Sep 2023

  • Implemented an automated license key generation microservice using PHP, Node.js, Firebase, and AWS
  • Built a cross-platform stock management system using TypeScript, Google Sheets, and AppSheet
  • Modernized a legacy system by developing a scalable React application, doubling development speed

Leadership

Photobyme | Founder

May 2022 - Present

  • Launched Photobyme to address gaps in affordable photography services, building a fully automated platform
  • Boosted website performance by 30% through image optimization and lazy loading
  • Developed an admin dashboard and ChatGPT-powered chatbot

Technical Skills

Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, C++, Python, Java, SQL, HTML, CSS
Developer Tools: AWS, Postman, Git, Azure, Docker, Jira, Colima
Libraries/Frameworks: Node, ReactJS, PostgreSQL, PyTorch

Contact

I’m always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your vision.

About This Blog

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