Hong Cao
Principal Software Engineer | Architecture, Cloud
- Role
- Principal Software Engineer at Walmart Global Tech
- Location
- Fremont, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Hong Cao
SummaryInnovative engineering leader with 15+ years of experience designing and delivering large-scale distributed systems, cloud platforms, and data-driven solutions. Combines deep technical expertise in SOA backend systems, data infrastructure, and cloud-native architecture with a strategic focus on AI/ML enablement and GenAI adoption. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and translate emerging technologies into scalable, high-impact business outcomes.Core Strengths• Conversational AI & GenAI: Familiar with LLM and RAG patterns, multimodal platform architecture, and API-driven integration for smooth & intelligent user experiences.• Distributed Systems & Cloud: Expert in large-scale service-oriented architectures, microservices, and multi-region deployments (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, ArgoCD).• Data Platforms: Designed and operated data-intensive systems combining OLTP and OLAP workloads and date pipelines, leveraging Cassandra, Databricks, Delta Lake, Spark, and Kafka.• Technical Leadership: Mentored engineering teams, led modernization and migration programs, and established CI/CD, observability, and operational excellence practices.• Programming: Java, Kotlin, Python, Scala, C++; extensive backend and data-engineering expertise.
Experience
Principal Software Engineer
Jan 2026 — Present · Sunnyvale, CA, US
AI Shopping. Extended Reality, Gen AI Integration for eCommerce.
Education
University of Illinois Chicago
MS, Computer Science
Udacity
Nano Degree, Machine Learning
2018 — 2019
Nanjing University
Bachelor of Science, Atmospheric Physics
1992 — 1997
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
MS, Computer Science, Atmospheric Sciences
1997 — 1999
Skills
- Software Development
- Python
- Xml
- Java
- Jms
- Splunk
- Ejb
- Hadoop
- Servlets
- Javascript
- Apache Zookeeper
- Web Services
- Hibernate
- Service-Oriented Architecture (Soa)
- 3d Graphics
- Cassandra
- Xslt
- Spring
- Spring Framework
- Struts
- Oop
- Multithreading
- Java Rmi
- Hive
- Software Engineering
- Jdom
- Databases
- Webobjects
- Security
- Web Applications
- Algorithms
- Jmx
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