Ethan Zhang
About Ethan Zhang
Ethan Zhang is a Software Engineer at Flexport in Bellevue, Washington, with expertise in backend and frontend frameworks, data stores, and development tools.
Title and Current Role
Ethan Zhang is a Software Engineer currently working at Flexport in Bellevue, Washington, United States. His role is hybrid, allowing him to blend remote and in-office work. Since joining, he has significantly contributed to key projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience at vArmour
Before joining Flexport, Ethan Zhang worked at vArmour as a Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2023. During his five-year tenure in Mountain View, California, he gained extensive experience in software development and implemented several critical projects.
Education and Academic Background
Ethan Zhang holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Duke University, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) (Honours) in Electrical and Mechatronics from The Australian National University, studying from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Beijing Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2012 to 2016.
Key Projects at Flexport
At Flexport, Ethan Zhang refactored the user onboarding authorization module within one month of joining. This project expanded support to multiple European countries. He also led the implementation of DocuSign ID verification and document signing functionalities, reducing user onboarding time from days to seconds. Additionally, he mentors junior engineers, sharing technical insights to enhance their skills.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Ethan Zhang possesses expertise in backend frameworks such as Spring Boot, Flask, Rails, and Node.js and data stores including PostgreSQL, Neo4j, Redis, and Kafka. He is experienced with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux, as well as frontend frameworks such as React/Redux, Recoil, and Next.js. His proficiency extends to monitoring and analytics tools like Data Dog, Grafana, and Heap.