Justin Kim
About Justin Kim
Justin Kim is a Software Engineer currently employed at GoLinks in San Jose, California. He has a background in software development, having previously worked on various projects and co-founding a popular VSCode extension.
Work at GoLinks
Justin Kim has been employed as a Software Engineer at GoLinks since 2023. In this role, he has contributed to the development of GoProfiles, where he led a multi-cross-functional team to deliver critical features. His responsibilities included ensuring timely project delivery through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to joining GoLinks, Justin worked as a Software Engineer on various open-source projects. He contributed to Thresh, a collaborative Kanban board tool, and Mock Magic, a mock data generator, both from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, he served as a Software Engineer at ReacTree, a VSCode extension, where he co-founded the project and contributed to its development.
Education and Expertise
Justin Kim earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Davis. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for software development, particularly in building adaptable and reusable React components. He has demonstrated expertise in using React Bootstrap to enhance software development efficiency.
Achievements in Software Development
Justin co-founded ReacTree, a VSCode extension that has gained significant traction, being downloaded thousands of times and featured on the Official VSCode social media channels. He also delivered a talk on React Hooks as part of Jeeny & Bractlet's Software Engineering Speaker Series, showcasing his knowledge and engagement in the software engineering community.
Technical Contributions
In his various roles, Justin has architected and deployed a suite of adaptable and reusable React components, which improved development efficiency. He has also customized application interfaces with robust authorization mechanisms, ensuring precise permission control for users.