Xiao Yuan Kong
About Xiao Yuan Kong
Xiao Yuan Kong is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and engineering management. He has held various positions at notable companies, including roles as Lead Software Engineer and Technical Lead, and has a strong academic background in Computer Science and System and Computer Engineering.
Current Role at Jungle Scout
Xiao Yuan Kong currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Jungle Scout, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he works remotely and focuses on software development and engineering tasks. His responsibilities include mentoring other engineers and conducting code reviews to ensure adherence to high-quality code standards.
Previous Experience at Americanas S.A.
Prior to his current role, Xiao Yuan Kong worked at Americanas S.A. as a Lead Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021. He provided support to Customer Success Managers by addressing customer queries and issues. He also held the position of Engineering Manager for a brief period in 2021, where he contributed to engineering management tasks remotely.
Experience at CAPGov
Xiao Yuan Kong has extensive experience at CAPGov, where he worked in various roles from 2011 to 2019. He started as a Software Engineer from 2011 to 2013, then advanced to Technical Lead from 2013 to 2017, and later served as a Software Architect from 2017 to 2019. His time at CAPGov included significant contributions to software development and architecture in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Xiao Yuan Kong earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. He further pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in System and Computer Engineering at the same institution, which he completed from 2012 to 2015. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise.
Technical Contributions and Achievements
Throughout his career, Xiao Yuan Kong has made notable technical contributions. He improved REST API response times by over 70% on certain endpoints, enhancing user experience. He developed a serverless pipeline that processes gigabytes of data daily from Amazon and Walmart APIs. Additionally, he utilized AWS CDK and CloudFormation to streamline CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.