Kai Huang
About Kai Huang
Kai Huang is the Lead Full Stack Software Engineer at Msg Sphere Studios, with extensive expertise in voice technologies and a strong background in software engineering across various high-profile companies. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Sun Yat-Sen University and an M.S. from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
Current Role at Madison Square Garden
Kai Huang serves as the Lead Full Stack Software Engineer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., specifically within MSG Sphere Studios. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to various projects that leverage his extensive software engineering skills. His role involves overseeing the development of software solutions that enhance the user experience within the entertainment sector.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Kai Huang has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at several prominent companies. He was a Senior/Lead Software Engineer at Fox Filmed Entertainment from 2008 to 2013, and at Deluxe from 2013 to 2015. He also held the position of Lead Full Stack/Senior Staff Software Engineer at HBO from 2017 to 2021. His experience includes roles at Toshiba Telecommunication Systems Division and Yahoo! Search Marketing, where he contributed to various software development projects.
Education and Academic Background
Kai Huang earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou, China, from 1991 to 1994. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science degree from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where he studied from 1999 to 2000. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in software engineering.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Kai Huang possesses strong expertise in unified voice server, text-to-speech, and voice recognition technologies. He is experienced in a wide range of programming languages, including Java, C#, C++, and PHP. His proficiency extends to various databases such as Oracle Database/RAC, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and MongoDB. Additionally, he is skilled in utilizing SOA technologies and managing HTTP web servers.
Professional Contributions and Collaborations
Throughout his career, Kai Huang has worked closely with product management, marketing, system and database administration, operations, and quality assurance teams. His collaborative efforts have focused on meeting client requirements and enhancing software solutions. He has also designed and implemented digital media delivery systems and video transcoding workflows, showcasing his ability to integrate technical solutions with business needs.