Hi, I'm Kai-Hsiang Chuang
Frontend & DevOps Engineer | Master of IT Student @ UTS
5+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and data analytics. Specialized in React, Python, AWS, and building scalable web applications with focus on performance and reliability.
About Me
I'm currently pursuing a Master of Information Technology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS Academic Merit International Scholarship, WAM: 86.5 HD). With 5+ years of professional experience, I've worked across frontend development, backend engineering, DevOps, and data analytics.
I specialize in building scalable web applications using React and JavaScript, developing robust backend systems with Python and Java, and deploying cloud infrastructure on AWS. I'm passionate about optimizing performance, automating workflows, and delivering high-quality solutions that drive business impact.
Work Experience
Frontend & DevOps Engineer
Cloud Riverdale
Deployed and maintained AWS EC2 infrastructure, Nginx servers, and network configurations, achieving 99.9% uptime. Enhanced frontend performance and security through modular code optimization, reducing load times by 25%. Collaborated cross-functionally with design, backend, and product teams to deliver high-quality, user-focused web applications.
Senior IT and System Engineer
Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation
Automated ERP workflows using Python scripts and SQL queries, improving financial reporting efficiency by 30%. Integrated Oracle Treasury with in-house systems via API endpoints, supporting a 10% business expansion. Led cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies with Jira/Confluence to deliver projects on time.
Business Data Analyst
Alfred Camera
Built SQL pipelines (PostgreSQL) to analyse ad performance and retention, improving revenue by 10% monthly. Developed Python (Pandas, NumPy) scripts for A/B testing and pricing optimization. Partnered with engineers to integrate analytics with front-end dashboards.
Featured Projects
Invoice QR Code Auto-Scan System
Developed an invoice reimbursement automation system integrating Python (OpenCV) with Oracle ERP through RESTful APIs. Implemented OCR and QR code recognition logic to auto-extract invoice data, reducing accounting workload by 3 man-days/month. Designed and tested backend APIs for data validation and fraud detection.
Shared Kitchen Platform
ITRI cooperation project implementing user authentication, reservation system, and billing modules with MySQL database. Built RESTful APIs in Python to handle bookings, payments, and user profiles. Applied Transfer Learning for image recognition supporting automated data upload.
ERP Workflow Automation
Automated financial reporting workflows at VIS using Python scripts and SQL queries, improving efficiency by 30%. Integrated Oracle Treasury with in-house systems via API endpoints to support business expansion.
Ad Performance Analytics Pipeline
Built SQL pipelines using PostgreSQL to analyze advertising performance and user retention at Alfred Camera, improving monthly revenue by 10%. Developed Python scripts for A/B testing and pricing optimization using Pandas and NumPy.
Skills & Technologies
Frontend Development
Backend & APIs
Data & Databases
Cloud & DevOps
Get In Touch
I'm currently pursuing my Master of IT at UTS and actively seeking software engineering opportunities in Sydney. Whether you have a job opportunity, collaboration idea, or just want to connect, feel free to reach out!