Nathan Ong
About Nathan Ong
Nathan Ong is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and education. He currently works at Cambly Inc. and has previously held positions in various educational and technical roles.
Work at Cambly
Nathan Ong has been employed at Cambly Inc. as a Software Engineer since 2019. His role involves developing and maintaining software solutions that enhance the user experience for Cambly's platform. He has contributed to various projects, including implementing captcha authorization to mitigate user fraud, ensuring a secure environment for users. Nathan's work supports the company's mission to provide accessible language learning services.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Cambly, Nathan worked on personal projects as a Software Engineer in 2018 for four months. He redesigned and built a promotional code infrastructure that manages over $30K in payouts monthly. This experience allowed him to refine his technical skills and gain practical experience in software development.
Teaching Background
Nathan has a background in education, having served as a Writing Instructor at Mill Creek Academy, LLC in 2016 for three months in Fremont, CA. He also worked as a Social Studies Teacher at California Crosspoint High School from 2014 to 2018 in Hayward, CA. His teaching experience has contributed to his communication skills and ability to convey complex concepts effectively.
Education and Expertise
Nathan studied at the University of California, Irvine, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Secondary Education and Teaching. He furthered his technical skills by completing the Software Engineering Immersive program at Hack Reactor. This combination of education has equipped him with a diverse skill set applicable to both software engineering and education.
Technical Achievements
Nathan has made significant contributions to software performance, including improving page speed by 33% through splitting webpack bundles. He also developed an ETL pipeline to synchronize data for over 20 million users with a third-party platform. These achievements highlight his ability to enhance system efficiency and manage large-scale data operations.