James (Wei) Ta
About James (Wei) Ta
James (Wei) Ta is a Senior Software Engineer at Hopper with over 8 years of experience in full-stack application development.
Current Position at Hopper
James (Wei) Ta works as a Senior Software Engineer at Hopper, operating remotely from the Greater Seattle Area. At Hopper, he leads the Wallet Platform team, focusing on aspects such as user growth, loyalty, incentives, and subscriptions. His role involves spearheading various initiatives that drive user engagement and the platform's financial features.
Previous Roles at Twitter
James (Wei) Ta held significant positions at Twitter, starting as a Software Engineer II from 2020 to 2022 in Seattle, Washington. He was later promoted to Senior Software Engineer, serving from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure, he was involved in several impactful projects and contributed to the development of social media networks and digital advertising platforms.
Experience at CGI and dormakaba Americas
Prior to his role at Twitter, James (Wei) Ta worked at CGI as a Lead Software Consultant from 2018 to 2019 in Montreal, Canada. At dormakaba Americas, he served in multiple capacities: as a Senior Software Engineer and Scrum Master from 2016 to 2018, and as a Software Engineer from 2015 to 2016. These roles allowed him to engage deeply in developing and managing embedded physical security systems and point-of-sale solutions.
Educational Background
James (Wei) Ta completed his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Software Engineering at McGill University from 2011 to 2015. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his career in software engineering and full-stack application development.
Technical Skills and Expertise
James (Wei) Ta has over 8 years of experience in full-stack application development. He specializes in languages such as Java, Scala, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, Python, HTML, and CSS. He is proficient in various storage technologies, including SQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Redis, Memcached, Hadoop, and BigQuery. Additionally, he has extensive experience with distributed systems, Scrum, and test-driven development.