Wei Li
About Wei Li
Wei Li is a Software Engineer at Alchemy, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in software development, having held various engineering roles at companies such as Amazon, PatientSafe Solutions, and Capital One.
Work at Alchemy
Wei Li has been employed at Alchemy as a Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he has designed and implemented a scalable backend system specifically for Alchemy faucets. Additionally, he developed Solana accounts caching infrastructure using a geyser plugin and AWS, which improved the performance and reliability of Alchemy's Solana extended API. He also contributed to building out Solana infrastructure, enhancing the company's blockchain capabilities.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Wei Li has extensive experience in software development prior to his current role at Alchemy. He worked at Amazon in various capacities, including Software Development Manager and Software Development Engineer, from 2016 to 2020. His tenure at Amazon included a total of four years in the Greater Seattle Area. He also held positions at PatientSafe Solutions as a Senior Software Engineer and at Capital One as a Contractor. His experience spans multiple roles and responsibilities in software engineering.
Educational Background
Wei Li studied Mathematics and achieved a degree in Computer Science at the University of Maryland from 2004 to 2008. He also attended the University of Maryland Baltimore County for 11 months in 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in software engineering.
Career Progression
Wei Li's career began as a Computer Programmer/Analyst at Dell Perot Systems Government Services from 2008 to 2010. He then progressed to roles such as Senior Associate Technology at Sapient Government Services and Staff Engineer/Java Developer at Booz Allen Hamilton. His career trajectory demonstrates a consistent advancement in software engineering roles across various organizations.