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Dave Hyungmok Lee, Python Developer in Seoul, South Korea
Dave Hyungmok Lee

Python Developer in Seoul, South Korea

Member since December 30, 2014
Dave Hyungmok is a self-motivated and goal-oriented professional committed to pursuing a long-term career in computer engineering. He created several fully functional apps for Android devices, one of which has ranked #1 in the Korean Android market. Dave Hyungmok is known for writing efficient, maintainable, and reusable code and has strong development and problem-solving skills.
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Portfolio

  • Pulsen
    Python 3, JavaScript, Node.js, Vue, Amazon Web Services (AWS)...
  • Calm Island
    Amazon Web Services (AWS), Jenkins, Git, Microsoft SQL Server, JavaScript...
  • Kidaptive
    Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Hive, Spark, HBase, Hadoop, Spring...

Experience

Location

Seoul, South Korea

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Linux, OS X, Visual Studio Code

The most amazing...

...thing I've successfully launched is a seller application for eBay, enabling users to see how garments look on an avatar before purchase.

Employment

  • CTO

    2021 - 2022
    Pulsen
    • Led a Cloud-based SaaS app development as a tech lead.
    • Developed the SaaS app as a tech lead with hands-on skills.
    • Worked with multi-cloud platforms such as GCP, Google Firebase, and AWS for the SaaS app development.
    • Utilized Agile methodologies such as Scrum, sprint, and retrospective.
    • Made use of software engineering methodologies such as code reviews and design specs.
    Technologies: Python 3, JavaScript, Node.js, Vue, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Firebase

  • Tech Lead

    2018 - 2020
    Calm Island
    • Led tech initiatives on the adaptive learning platform.
    • Led multiple projects, such as the mobile apps and data pipeline project simultaneously, targeting many countries such as China, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
    • Managed 15 back- and front-end engineers as a tech lead.
    • Designed and led a big data platform targeting customers in many countries.
    Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Jenkins, Git, Microsoft SQL Server, JavaScript, React, Python, Go, Java

  • Tech Lead

    2018 - 2018
    Kidaptive
    • Led tech initiatives on the big data/machine learning platform, ingesting eight million events daily.
    • Supported multiple large companies using the big data platform in Korea.
    • Communicated between software engineers working at HQ and Korean customers.
    • Designed and coded APIs for customers in Korea and reduced development costs to 50%.
    Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Hive, Spark, HBase, Hadoop, Spring, PostgreSQL, Jenkins, Git, Oozie, HDFS, Apache ZooKeeper, Apache Kafka, Python, Java

  • Senior Software Engineer

    2014 - 2017
    Ziontech Korea
    • Provided a solution to the challenge of the same UI as the existing heavy traffic iPhone app by designing and developing an Android application as a lead.
    • Enabled messaging between components throughout the entire architecture by developing a message-producing broker library with Kafka.
    • Provided a solution to SSO development needs by customizing an open-source software CAS.
    • Reduced costs for back-end API development by 50% by refactoring an open-source project, eSCIMo, and debugged existing bugs earlier than scheduled.
    • Managed, assigned, and communicated programming tasks to teams of engineers in the US, Korea, and India branches in a multi-lingual environment.
    Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, Backbone.js, JAX-RS, JPA, SQL, HSQLDB, eSKIMo, Docker, Apache ZooKeeper, Jenkins, GitHub, CAS, Apache Kafka, JavaScript, Android, Java

  • PHP Developer

    2015 - 2015
    Adam Fordham Consulting (via Toptal)
    • Created website administrator modules using PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript.
    • Created front-end modules using JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
    • Improved the performance of SQL and performed query optimizations.
    • Created a back-end payment module using PHP and CakePHP.
    • Improved the existing payment modules.
    Technologies: Bootstrap, jQuery, CakePHP, MySQL, JavaScript, PHP

  • Project Manager

    2013 - 2014
    ESES Global, Inc.
    • Designed and implemented an Android app, providing guesthouse information.
    • Helped the app succeed as the number one app in the new free app section of Google Play Store.
    • Acquired +30,000 users in three months after launch with Facebook marketing.
    • Designed and implemented a search engine website providing job information for expatriates living in South Korea.
    • Acquired dispersed job information from Korea to give job seekers access to tons of job information with one search.
    Technologies: MongoDB, Yii, LAMP, Android

  • Java Developer

    2012 - 2012
    Samsung SDS (Contract)
    • Implemented SAP EP modules reflecting company-wide requirements of Samsung.
    • Designed front-end web pages for the responsive web requirements.
    • Enabled functionality on all other modern browsers, unlike the previous version which had only been available on IE.
    Technologies: Oracle, SAP Enterprise Portal, HTML5, Java

  • Senior Software Engineer

    2010 - 2011
    Outspark, Inc.
    • Increased work efficiency of the PM and GM by developing a new CMS for web content management.
    • Improved front-end rendering performance by 30% by deploying a new client-side platform for all game websites.
    • Improved back-end performance by creating a replacement of the existing server-side platform.
    Technologies: MySQL, CodeIgniter, YUI, jQuery, JavaScript, PHP

  • Team Leader

    2008 - 2010
    G&G Commerce
    • Designed, developed, and successfully launched an innovative web avatar application on eBay, which displays cyber garments. Users could search for items on the website by mapping cyber garments on an avatar using the application. The company could get paid as an eBay affiliate through this application because this application advertises eBay sellers' items as a search result. This application enables sellers to earn net profits by putting it into their websites and blogs, reflecting customers' needs.
    Technologies: MySQL, YUI, JavaScript, PHP, C

  • Front-end Engineer

    2007 - 2008
    Yahoo Korea
    • Developed various Yahoo Korea portal web pages.
    • Designed and implemented games using JavaScript.
    • Constructed an intuitive game interface for the Korean market, which resulted in a positive user experience and high user engagement.
    Technologies: YUI, JavaScript, PHP

Experience

  • EdTech Kidaptive ALP
    https://www.kidaptive.com/

    Kidaptive's Adaptive Learning Platform (ALP) has AI-based algorithms that empower educational companies to use the data they collect to increase learner engagement and improve outcomes. I worked on the ALP as tech lead using a tech stack including Java, Hadoop ecosystems, and Python.

  • Wavity Cloud SaaS Application
    http://www.wavity.com

    Enterprise cloud platform with reusable cloud applications that enables rapid development of new applications on the cloud, especially business-specific applications that leverage communications and collaboration.

    API-driven Cloud Services (ACS) – An abstraction layer for integration with classes of cloud applications

    Identity Cloud Services (ICS) – A centralized identity service to enable SSO

    Mobile Cloud Services (MCS) – to deliver push notifications,
    real-time analytics, and reporting for visibility

    I worked on SSO and the REST API as well as the Android mobile app.

  • Wavity OneTeam Android App
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wavity.mobile.application.oneteam&hl=en

    OneTeam is a companion mobile app that can be used with the Wavity cloud platform and applications.

    Simple yet powerful tools in OneTeam enable you to create ad-hoc teams where individuals from within your company as well as outside your company come together to get work done.

    Key Features:
    • Perform all end user and administrator functions on the mobile app
    • Communicate, collaborate, and use business applications to get work done
    • Receive push notifications – be informed or take actions based on notifications
    • Access a centralized view of data relevant to you - as defined by you

    You must be a user/customer of Wavity’s web-based service to use the mobile app.

    For more information, please visit https://wavity.com

  • Pentui Android App

    An Android app which provides pension information for South Korea. I designed and implemented the app and negotiated deals and terms with KTCS for a business development based on the product. The app has been ranked as the #1 app in the new free app section of the Google Play store and in the Travel & Local category.

  • KoreaJob4Expats

    A website focused on providing job information for expatriates in Korea. Since 2014, KoreaJob4expats has given job seekers free access to millions of jobs from hundreds of company websites and job boards.

  • React Test-driven Development: From User Stories to Production (Publication)
    https://www.toptal.com/react/tdd-react-user-stories-to-development
    Employing a test-driven development (TDD) approach in React projects tends to be straightforward, especially with the aid of Jest and Enzyme. However, there are a few things to look out for. In this article, Toptal JavaScript Developer Dave Hyungmok Lee demonstrates his React TDD process, from epics and user stories to development and production.

Skills

  • Languages

    SQL, JavaScript, Python, Java, Python 3

  • Frameworks

    Bootstrap, Django, Flask, Django REST Framework

  • Libraries/APIs

    REST APIs, Vue, Node.js

  • Platforms

    Linux, Firebase, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS Lambda, OS X, Apache Kafka, Visual Studio Code, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

  • Storage

    JSON, MySQL, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), HBase

  • Other

    AWS Cloud Architecture, Software Engineering, Windows 10, Computer Engineering

  • Paradigms

    Unit Testing

  • Tools

    GitHub, Jenkins, Git

Education

  • Master of Engineering Degree in Software Engineering
    2011 - 2013
    Sogang University - Seoul, Korea
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
    2007 - 2010
    Tech University of Korea - Seoul, Korea

Certifications

  • AWS Cloud Architect Nanodegree
    JANUARY 2021 - PRESENT
    Udacity
  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services
    OCTOBER 2018 - PRESENT
    Coursera
  • Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation
    OCTOBER 2018 - PRESENT
    Coursera
  • Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Containers and Services
    OCTOBER 2018 - PRESENT
    Coursera
  • Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure
    SEPTEMBER 2018 - PRESENT
    Coursera
  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation
    SEPTEMBER 2018 - PRESENT
    Coursera

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