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SeungJoon

Yang

AKA: Sam · San Jose, CA· (626) 660-5126 · tmdwns.yang@gmail.com

Hi. It's a pleasure to meet you.

I'm a developer and a software tester based in San Jose, CA. I enjoy writing code to bring better accessibility for creating and testing applications. Check out my projects and contact me if you're interested in working together.


Education

Santa Clara University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Computer Science - Software Development Track

Upsilon Pi Epsilon & Magna Cum Laude

GPA: 3.75

September 2021 - June 2023

Pasadena City College

Associates in Computer Engineering

GPA: 4.0

August 2019 - June 2021

Experience

Software Tester - Validation Engineer

LG Electronics - Contractor: BTI Solutions

Spearheaded the assembly of core and peripheral hardware components for Volkswagen infotainment system test benches, ensuring comprehensive environment simulation

Employed diagnostic tools like ODIS and BluePirat, alongside PuTTy and WinSCP, for vehicle system diagnostics, log retrieval, metadata access, and file management

Integrated simulation tools such as CANSim4 to replicate vehicle data, enhancing the fidelity of test scenarios and ensuring accurate system responses

October 2023 - Present

Front-End Web Developer - Intern

useTRACT.com

Designed REST APIs for Stripe integration to handle payments and its frontend component using Java and React

Implemented client portal to enable sharing reports, purchasing plans, and secure logins using in-house APIs

Developed scalable and reusable React.js components to enhance front-end modularity and performance

July 2023 - September 2023

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SCU SafeWalk App

Santa Clara University

Created cross-platform admin tools for SafeWalk app using JavaScript and Flutter to ensure platform flexibility

Integrated with Firebase Database to provide real-time status updates for employees and the users

Coordinated with SCU government and Campus Safety teams to ensure safety over hundreds of students

September 2022 - June 2023

Research Experience

codeBeamer ALM Test Suite Pilot (April 2024)

Personal Project

Developed an innovative codeBeamer automation tool using Selenium, Pandas, and Python to streamline the creation and execution of test sets for Volkswagen infotainment systems

Engineered a solution to automate test runs and result entry, significantly reducing manual effort and error potential

Implemented effective algorithms to check, filter, and manage bulk test cases based on priorities and tester inputs from spreadsheets

Achieved a drastic reduction in time spent on test set creation and test runs, completing processes that previously took hours

Facilitated team collaboration by making the tool usable across different team members responsible for various components

codeBeamer ALM Ticket Scraper (March 2024)

Personal Project

Developed a comprehensive ticket management automation script for codeBeamer ALM, streamlining the tracking and closure of development tickets

Implemented a system that extracts ticket data from spreadsheets, and evaluates ticket status, severity, and external links to ensure adherence to closure protocols

Enhanced operational efficiency by automating the follow-up process for tickets requiring additional actions, such as third-party vendor involvement or internal 5 phase reports

www.seungjoonyang.com

Personal Project

Enhanced web experience with responsive CSS effects and JS with debouncing techniques to optimize performance

Reduced data consumption by 25% using Gulp to optimize web content, resulting in lower bandwidth usage

Implemented an in-house JS alternative to Bootstrap’s Scrollspy component to maximize reliability and flexibility

You Tube, I List – Python Script (June 2023)

Personal Project

Developed Python Script that scans YouTube playlists and updates Google Sheet data using Google Cloud APIs

Enhanced the script’s scalability by allowing users to track multiple playlists and customize update frequency

Implemented email notification feature using Gmail API alerting users about missing videos with relevant details

SCUACM – Summer Website Upgrade (August 2022)

Santa Clara University

Assembled additional feature of allowing users to upload and manage his/her resume file via SCUACM's website

Utilized Firebase Cloud Storage to display and update resume's metadata and the file based on unique user token

Pioneered in building a seamless integration of functionality and design with CSS and JavaScript

Poppers — The Game (July 2022)

Personal Project

Developed a web-based game using JavaScript for game play and online ranking implementation

Implemented scoreboard feature where player info are stored and retrieved from the Firebase Real-time Database

Utilized Twitter and LinkedIn API to allow users to create posts to share on the respective social media platforms

Share That Produce! – Google Sheets

Personal Project

Created advanced digital grocery list with auto-sorting features using Google AppScripts to manipulate mass data

Incorporated fail-safe features to prevent potential user-errors and allow auto optimization of itemized list upon user input

Supplemental Experiences

Association for Computing Machinery

Secretary

Collaborated in hosting large biannual Hackathon workshops with over 300 members in attendance

Coordinated workshop events on bi-weekly basis and collaborated weekly to gather analytics with team members

Drafted and delivered newsletters to thousands of subscribers on a weekly basis to promote relevant club events

May 2022 – May 2023

Elevate Tutoring

STEM Tutor

Accumulated over 200+ hours of training and tutoring mathematics in advanced and introductory levels and classroom setting

Fostered students' critical thinking skills in mathematics with emphasis of growth mindset under Elevate's 20-hour rigorous training

Delegated inclusive and close-knit community learning environment for disadvantaged youths in Santa Clara County districts

October 2021 – April 2023

Pasadena City College

STEM Tutor

Analyzed over 100+ mathematical applications in all levels of difficulty on a weekly basis

Coordinated collaborative-tutoring experience with staff members and students to explore different ways of solving problems

Yielded excellent academic performance among students in short timeframe

June 2021 – October 2021

Skills

Primary Programming Languages & Tools

Additional languages and tools can be found on my resume.

Languages
  • Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Java, C/C++, Scala, Google Apps Scripts
Frameworks
  • React, Flask, jQuery
Developer Tools
  • Git, Node.js, Yarn, Figma, Gulp, Google Cloud Platform, VS Code, Visual Studio, Postman
Libraries
  • Selenium, pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib

Interests

Santa Clara University

6/14/23

Manresa Beach

4/20/23

Downtime

When I’m not working on projects, I enjoy going to the beach, and relaxing with my friends.

Designer Container Box

Crafts and Designs

In my free time, I like to create small crafts and experiment with different shapes, designs, and paper cutouts to enhance their aesthetic appeal.

Alcatraz Island

6/28/23

Alcatraz Island

6/28/23

Travels

I find traveling to be an exhilarating way to explore the world, learn new things, and enrich my life's journey. I've already been to several exciting destinations, including Korea, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area, and I can't wait to discover even more places.


Projects

Are you ready? Let me dim the lights.

Here you could find some things I've been working on.

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You Tube, I List

A Python project.

YouTube playlists are great, but not when videos disappear without a trace.

YouTubeIList is a Python script that keeps an eye on your playlists and notifies you when videos become unavailable. It also helps you share and sync your playlists with others on Google Sheets.

You can check out the project here.


Web Apps

These are projects that are focused in frontend and light backend developments. You can view these projects via Github by clicking on them.

Currently in development

My Personal Website

Emphasized design with fluid UI design language. Powered by Bootstrap 5 and vanilla JS. You're viewing it now!

Past projects & UI mimics

Camini

Based on client side JS, notably with Chart.js API, to create elegant diagrams based on real data and interactive and functional UI. Demo here

Spotify Web Player (UI)

A replica of Spotify's Web Player UI mainly using flex boxes. Demo here

Poppers - The Game (2022)

A small web-game hooked onto Firebase Database with built-in online ranking system. Demo here


Other Apps

Currently in development (coming soon)

These projects are more free-for-all oriented.

Past projects

YouTube, I List

Python script that keeps an eye on your playlists and notifies you when videos become unavailable, and reported on Google Sheets.

Quotery

A search engine/webscraper using content from quotes.toscrape.com, that can search quotes by tags, authors, and plot by its frequencies.