Anthony Mao
Senior Software Engineer | 11+ Years Experience | Java & Python | Applied AI & LLM Orchestration | Backend Development Lead | Scaling Systems at Startups & Enterprises
- Role
- Senior Software Engineer at Pomelo
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Anthony Mao
Experienced Software Engineer with a strong track record in large enterprise environments, the EV charging industry, and fast-paced fintech startups. Proven expertise in designing and building scalable, data-driven applications that enhance system performance and developer productivity.Skilled in Java, Spring Framework, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks including Node.js, React, Aura, and Lightning Web Components. Experienced in building APIs and microservices using GraphQL and REST. Proficient in SQL, Oracle Databases, HTML, CSS, and related technologies. Additional experience includes C++, Android development, and working with IDEs like Eclipse and others.Passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and solving complex engineering problems at scale. Holds a B.S. in Computer Science from UC San Diego.
Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Jul 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
I led the design and implementation of Pomelo’s flagship rewards and international transfer infrastructure. My focus was on balancing rapid product iteration with long-term system stability.Key Highlights:• Product Innovation: Built the first-ever points-based rewards system for money transfers, collaborating cross-functionally with Design and Product to move from MVP to a high-growth engine (+103% sign-ups).• Infrastructure & Scaling: Migrated core notification services to Java/GQL to streamline our stack and remove architectural bottlenecks (Rust middle-layer removal).• Global Expansion: Engineered the rails for Philippines and Mexico corridors, managing vendor integrations and delegating tasks across the backend team to ensure 100% market coverage.• Engineering Culture: Improved developer experience by introducing automated linting and better error-surfacing tools, while scaling the team through rigorous technical interviewing for backend and infra roles.
Education
UC San Diego
B.S. Computer Science, Computer Science
2011 — 2014
Skills
- Mysql
- Python
- Android Development
- Html
- Css
- Javascript
- Jsp
- C++
- Windows
- Eclipse
- Android
- Jquery
- Java
- Web Applications
- Sql
- Linux
- Play Framework
- C
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