Eileen Xie
About Eileen Xie
Eileen Xie is a Lead Software Engineer at Dokkio, where she has enhanced internal tools and developed server APIs using JavaScript and Node.js. She has a background in Biology from Caltech and has held various roles in software engineering and management since 2010.
Work at Dokkio
Eileen Xie has served as the Lead Software Engineer at Dokkio since 2014. In this role, she has enhanced internal tools and processes using technologies such as ESLint, CircleCI, and Coveralls, which have contributed to improved code quality and deployment efficiency. She has developed server APIs utilizing JavaScript, Node.js, and GraphQL, showcasing her backend development skills. Additionally, she has built core features in a web application employing modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries, including React, Apollo, and Redux Form.
Education and Expertise
Eileen Xie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her analytical and problem-solving skills. Eileen has developed expertise in various programming languages and technologies, including JavaScript, Node.js, GraphQL, Objective-C, and mobile application development.
Background
Before joining Dokkio, Eileen Xie worked at PBworks in various roles. She was the Head of Quality from 2010 to 2011, where she focused on quality assurance processes. Following this role, she served as Program Manager from 2011 to 2014, managing projects and teams. Her experience at PBworks contributed to her leadership and team-building skills, which she has applied in her current position.
Leadership and Team Building
Eileen Xie has demonstrated leadership capabilities by interviewing, hiring, and onboarding a team of engineers and QA leads at Dokkio. This experience highlights her ability to build and manage teams effectively. Her leadership extends to managing on-call operations for legacy software, ensuring system reliability and uptime, which reflects her commitment to operational excellence.
Technical Skills and Problem Solving
Eileen Xie has a strong technical skill set that includes investigating customer issues in legacy software using PHP and MySQL. This experience showcases her problem-solving abilities in maintaining older systems. Additionally, she has managed on-call operations using Puppet and monit, further emphasizing her technical expertise and commitment to system reliability.