Trevor Lai

About Trevor Lai

As a Senior Software Engineer, I leverage my expertise in React, Python, and UI/UX design to build efficient and reliable web components that elevate the onboarding and registration processes for millions of users. I apply my extensive knowledge of frontend and backend development to implement GraphQL mutations and queries that enable targeted advertising and personalized interactions. I also streamline team processes by establishing bug-handling protocols, refining engineering system design reviews, and orchestrating initiatives such as a highly effective one-day event.With over eight years of experience in web development, I have driven large-scale projects and initiatives at Meta and Flipp, such as migrating the core comments and news feed codebase, launching multi-level commenting on Groups and Pages, and creating and storing customized merchant configurations. I have also led front-end development for a large title and closing initiative at Real Matters and developed a server-side financial services application at RPM Technologies. I am proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Java, and have dabbled in Go, C#, C++, and Python. I am passionate about creating user-friendly, accessible, and secure web applications that enhance the online community experience.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   Microsoft

   Apr 2024 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

Education

• University of Waterloo

  Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Electrical Engineering

  2009 — 2014

Skills

• Java
• Sql
• C++
• Teamwork
• Eclipse
• Python
• C#
• Microsoft Office
• Hardware
• Design Verification Testing
• Test Automation
• Objective-C
• Visual Studio
• Gui
• Android Development
• Verilog
• Vhdl
• Javascript
• Angularjs
• Node.js
• Mongodb
• Express.js
• Mean Stack
• Oracle Database
• Programming
• Databases
• C
• Software Development
• Testing
• Subversion
• Algorithms
• Oracle
• Git