Tommy Kuan
About Tommy Kuan
Tommy Kuan is a Software Engineer II at Sezzle, specializing in backend technologies such as Go, Gin, GORM, and Docker. He has a background in Physics and Computer Science from the University of Minnesota and has experience as a research assistant at both Sunway University and the University of Minnesota.
Work at Sezzle
Tommy Kuan has been employed at Sezzle since 2021, initially starting as a Software Development Intern. He transitioned to the role of Software Engineer II in 2022, where he has continued to work for two years. His responsibilities include developing backend technologies and contributing to various projects within the company. Sezzle is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where Kuan applies his technical skills in a collaborative environment.
Education and Expertise
Tommy Kuan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the University of Minnesota, completing his studies from 2018 to 2021. In addition to his major, he pursued a Minor in Computer Science during the same period. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering, particularly in backend technologies. Kuan is recognized as a Go programming language enthusiast and has expertise in frontend development using React, React Native, and Typescript.
Background
Before joining Sezzle, Tommy Kuan worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Research Assistant at the Department of Computing and Information Systems at Sunway University in Malaysia from 2017 to 2018. These roles contributed to his technical skills and understanding of software development processes.
Technical Skills
Tommy Kuan specializes in backend technologies, utilizing tools and frameworks such as Go, Gin, GORM, and Docker. His technical skill set extends to frontend development, where he employs React, React Native, and Typescript. This combination of skills allows him to contribute effectively to full-stack development projects.