Simon Tan

About Simon Tan

Born in Burma (also known as Myanmar) and relocated to San Francisco at the age of 15, I am an Accountant turned Software Engineer with a passion for React and JavaScript. My journey into the world of technology began at a young age when my aunt opened an internet café, sparking my fascination with computers. Recently, a friend recognized my talent for identifying patterns, which led me to successfully unravel the Fibonacci sequence and ignited my pursuit of software engineering. I possess additional skills in Python, TypeScript, SQL, PostgreSQL, and various web development frameworks such as Flask, Express, and Node.js. With experience in Git, GitHub, and Agile methodologies like Scrum, I\'m well-equipped to contribute to collaborative software projects. When I\'m not immersed in coding, I enjoy various hobbies. Solving puzzles and tackling challenges, particularly number-related ones like Sudoku, always keeps my brain engaged. Additionally, I\'m an adventurous eater who loves exploring new cuisines. In my downtime, you can find me gaming or spending time with friends. Being a fervent soccer fan, I always find joy in cheering for my favorite team in the Premier League. Feel free to learn more about me through my portfolio: simonmtan.github.io Explore my GitHub profile for a closer look at my projects: https://github.com/SimonMTan Additional Skills: Node.js | SQLAlchemy | Sequelize | HTML5 | CSS5 | R | Redux | JEST | StoryBook | GraphQL | FastAPI

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   Oceanside Perspective

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Developed and maintained a dynamic web application utilizing Next.js framework, with a focus on expanding the page for the company, resulting in a 20% increase in page load speed and a 15% reduction in server response time. • Collaborated with senior engineers to implement SCSS for responsive design, leading to a 30% improvement in mobile user engagement and a 25% decrease in CSS file size, enhancing overall application performance. • Executed the implementation of a carousel feature within the web application, resulting in a 25% rise in page retention rates, enhancing the overall visual appeal and interactivity of the platform. • Ensured code quality and adherence to best practices through regular code reviews, resulting in a 20% reduction in bug count.

Education

• App Academy

  Full Stack Web Development

  2022 — 2022

• University of California, Riverside

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  2014 — 2016