Alex Fang
About Alex Fang
Alex Fang is a Software Engineer at Flexport in the Greater Seattle Area, with previous experience at Facebook and other companies in various engineering roles.
Current Role at Flexport
Alex Fang is a Software Engineer at Flexport, based in the Greater Seattle Area. In his current role, he has been instrumental in improving crucial operational metrics. For instance, he developed a new API and database system that boosted shipment on-time performance and SLA accuracy by 15%. Additionally, Alex directed the cross-functional timeline for a bulk upload solution, facilitating client-driven pricing adjustments and eliminating the need for manual entry of over 10,000 charge rules.
Previous Experience at Facebook
From 2018 to 2022, Alex Fang worked as a Software Engineer at Facebook in the Greater Seattle Area. He gained valuable experience during this tenure, contributing to various projects and initiatives. Prior to his full-time role, Alex served as a Software Engineering Intern in 2017, where he spent three months sharpening his technical skills and understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Internship Journey
Alex Fang's early career involved several internships that helped shape his expertise. He worked as a Data Engineering Intern at Walleye Trading from 2016 to 2017 in Plymouth, MN, where he spent 11 months honing his skills in data engineering. Before this, Alex was a Systems Administration Intern at Lockheed Martin in Rockville, MD, during the summer of 2015. He also served as a Web Developer at Howard Hughes Medical Institute from 2015 to 2016 in College Park, MD.
Education in Computer Science
Alex Fang holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. During his time at university, he gained a solid foundation in various computer science disciplines. Prior to that, he attended Winston Churchill High School from 2010 to 2014.
Key Projects and Initiatives
At Flexport, Alex initiated and executed multiple key projects. He led a comprehensive review of the SLA system, identifying data gaps and collaborating with partner teams across different trade lanes. He also maintained internal systems and databases to automate essential processes like freight quoting, pricing, and invoicing. These efforts have significantly minimized manual intervention and enhanced operational speed for Flexport account managers.