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Basics
Name | Kenneth Tiet |
Label | Software Engineer |
tietkenneth@gmail.com | |
Phone | (626)400-9263 |
Url | https://kennethtiet.github.io |
Summary | Specialist at Apple. Previously researcher at the USC Haptics Robotics and Virtual Interaction Lab. Recent graduate from the University of Southern California with a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science. |
Work
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Oct 2024 - Present Specialist
Specialist at Apple
- Provided 50+ personalized technical recommendations weekly and guided seamless technical setups
- Conducted in-depth analysis for 10+ customers daily, leveraging technical knowledge to provide tailored solutions
- Led 15+ product demonstrations monthly, showcasing Apple Vision Pro and iOS software features
- Enhanced team skills by collaborating with a team of 20+ colleagues and interacting with 100+ customers monthly
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May 2022 - Aug 2022 Software Intern
RoviSys
Automated processes with software at RoviSys!
- Developed 5 software tools that automated company processes, resulting in annual cost savings of $300,000
- Wrote comprehensive documentation for 5 software tools, simplifying user adoption and improving maintability
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Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 Backend Software Engineer
Haptics Robotics and Virtual Interaction Lab, University of Southern California
Contributed to audit management tool for research settings!
- Enabled file uploads by implementing core functions of web application using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript
- Improved onboarding and codebase maintainability by creating clear documentation using Markdown
- Completed prototype with a 6 person cross functional team using Agile Scrum, presented it at SoCal Robotics 2023
- Converted JavaScript codebase to TypeScript by refactoring existing modules and adding type definitions
- Reduced technical debt by removing hard-coding and refactoring code, improving reliability and maintainability
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Feb 2024 - Oct 2024 Robotics Instructor
Institute of Arts, Music & Science
Taught robotics and programming through project led instruction!
- Provided robotics education to 3+ elementary students using Lego Mindstorms and project based approach
- Assisted students in programming 6+ robots by providing elementary programming instruction
- Ensured a safe and clean learning environment with daily cleaning and organizing of classroom
Education
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2020 - 2023 Los Angeles, California
Bachelors of Science
University of Southern California
Computer Science
- GPA: 3.6
- Course work: Software Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Networking
Awards
- 2018.2019
Pasadena City College Dean's Honors x 4
Pasadena City College
Dean's Honors includes all students whose semester grade-point average is 3.500 or higher, with A, B, or C grades in 12 or more units of courses
- 2018.2020
Pasadena City College Scholar-Athlete x 2
Pasadena City College
Pasadena City College Athletics continues to honor student-athletes with a 3.0 GPA or better.
Skills
Languages | |
Python | |
C++ | |
JavaScript | |
TypeScript | |
Java | |
SQL | |
HTML | |
CSS |
Frameworks | |
React | |
Bootstrap | |
Node.js | |
Express.js | |
Serverless Framework |
Developer Tools | |
Amazon Web Services (AWS) | |
Github | |
Visual Studio Code | |
Docker | |
Jira | |
Postman |
Database | |
PostgreSQL | |
AWS DynamoDB | |
MySQL | |
Google Firebase |
Languages
English | |
Native |
Mandarin | |
Elementary |
References
Sandeep Kollannur | |
PHD Candidate at Haptics Robotics and Virtual Interaction Lab, University of Southern California Email: sandeep.kollannur@usc.edu Phone: 1+ (320) 207-9285 Relationship: Advisor |
Eunji Lee | |
Director at Institute of Arts, Music, and Science Email: eunji@iams-usa.org Phone: +1 (562) 304-0201 Relationship: Supervisor |
Scott Imaizumi | |
Program Coordinator at City of Monterey Park Email: simaizumi@MontereyPark.ca.gov Phone: 1+ (626) 307-1476 Relationship: Supervisor |
Projects
- Jun 2024 - July 2024
NoteIt
Productivity tool with functional features for note organization and retrieval.
- Tech Stack: Python, Django, React, PostgreSQL
- Minimized code-base by approx. 25% by implementing RESTful APIs from the Django REST Framework
- Enabled storage of notes up to 8 GB on an online database, using PostgreSQL and Digital Ocean
- May 2024 - May 2024
TicTacToe
Classic tic-tac-toe game built in React
- Tech Stack: React
- Programmed game using React and JavaScript complete with Time-travel and history of moves
- Utilized a modular design approach, creating reusable components such as Board, Square, and Game
- May 2024 - May 2024
Network Simulation
Built networking of communicating servers to develop expertise in networking fundamentals
- Tech Stack: C++
- Mastered TCP/IP and UDP protocols, resulting in a 95% accuracy rate in simulated data transmission
- Reduced latency by approximately 20% by implementing efficient socket management techniques
- Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
SuperChat
Real time instant messaging application that allows users to communicate in a global chat room
- Tech Stack: React, Firebase
- Reduced sign-in time by 66% and code-base by 20% using Google Sign-In and Firebase authentication
- Improved message latency by 30% by utilizing cloud syncing feature from Firebase Realtime Database
- Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
EventMe
Event registration Android mobile app that allows users to view and register for local events
- Tech Stack: Android, Java, Google Firebase, JUnit, Espresso
- Mitigated frequency of callbacks by 20% by redesigning database schema and restructuring database queries
- Diminished back-end errors by 40% and increased error visibility by implementing robust testing & error handling
- Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
Bankify
Mock banking application that provides financial services for over 50+ users and fulfulled over 40,000+ requests
- Tech Stack: Linux, Apache, MySQL, Perl
- Decreased data access times by 35% by designing an effective database schema and restructuring queries
- Protected against 100+ brute force and rainbow table attacks, using salt-hashing password protection method
- Feb 2022 - Mar 2022
LinkBucket
Full stack link-sharing social platform
- Tech Stack: Java, HTML, CSS, MySQL
- Maintained a 99% success rate with user authentication and login authorization from robust implementation
- Improved data retrieval by 25% by redesigning database schemas to more effectively handle user data