Ju Kim
About Ju Kim
Ju Kim is a Software Engineer at Komodo Health in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in building scalable full-stack JavaScript applications.
Current Role at Komodo Health
Ju Kim is currently employed as a Software Engineer at Komodo Health, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. At Komodo Health, Ju is involved in the development and maintenance of software systems aimed at improving healthcare data analytics. This role leverages his expertise in full-stack JavaScript applications, among other technologies.
Previous Positions and Experience
Prior to his current role, Ju Kim worked at ad3lie for six months in 2022, also in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he co-developed a React component library and prototyping tool. Ju has additional experience with open-source projects, including the personalized media storage app 'tocket' and surplus saving inventory tracker 'BarCart.' His early career includes roles at Penumbra, Inc., and Edwards Lifesciences, where he served as an R&D Engineer. Ju's diverse experience extends to internships and engineering roles at InnAVasc Medical, Inc., and research positions at Duke University and the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Education and Technical Expertise
Ju Kim holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University, where he also minored in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Psychology. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his technical skills. Ju specializes in building scalable full-stack JavaScript applications using React, Redux, Node/Express, and SQL/NoSQL databases. He is an active contributor to GitHub under the username jukim98, showcasing his ongoing engagement with software development and open-source communities.
Open Source Contributions
Ju Kim has made significant contributions to various open-source projects. In 2022, he worked on 'tocket,' a personalized media storage application, and 'BarCart,' a surplus saving inventory tracker. These projects reflect his commitment to innovation and practical problem-solving in the software development field. His involvement in open-source projects emphasizes his skills in developing high-quality, maintainable code and collaborating with other developers in the community.
Public Speaking and Community Engagement
Ju Kim has been an invited speaker at the SingleSprout Speaker Series, where he discussed Kubernetes and Container Management. This opportunity allowed him to share his knowledge and insights with a broader audience, contributing to the tech community's understanding of these complex topics. His willingness to engage in public speaking demonstrates his expertise and commitment to advancing the field of software engineering.