About | Chloe's Blog

About Me 👩‍💻

Hi 👋, I'm Chloe Zhong. I’m a backend software engineer who thrives on tackling challenging problems and turning complexity into simplicity, reliability, and speed.

I earned my Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Donghua University, and I’m now pursuing my Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington, focusing on distributed systems, databases, and scalable software architecture.

Before grad school, I worked at SAP, designing and implementing large-scale microservices on AWS/Azure that powered real-world supply chain operations across global markets. My work contributed to $600K+ in annual recurring revenue, serving millions of users worldwide — scaling microservices and ensuring robust system performance.

My toolkit includes Java, Python, Go, and a range of backend technologies — from Message Queues(Kafka/RabbitMQ/Temporal) to Redis caches, Kubernetes clusters, and Terraform configurations. I enjoy digging deep: debugging JVM memory leaks, fine-tuning performance, and exploring system internals to truly understand the “why” behind how things work.

While backend engineering is my core passion, I’m also curious about AI-driven systems and how machine learning can make software smarter and more adaptive. I’ve experimented with integrating NLP models into enterprise workflows — enough to appreciate both the creativity and challenges it brings.

Beyond coding, I’m a self-driven learner who loves experimenting with new tools, joining hackathons, and contributing to open source project (open-telemetry). I enjoy sharing what I learn — partly to give back, partly to remember, and partly because writing closes the loop of creation.

Thanks for stopping by — feel free to explore and welcome to connect!

Tech Stack I'm familiar with:

Python

Java

Scala

C++

Node.js

Next.js

FastAPI

Flask

SpringBoot

TypeScript

JavaScript

React

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Spark

AWS

Azure

GCP

Natural Language Processing

Education 🎓

@University of Washington, MS of Electrical and Computer Engineering - [Sep 2025 - Present]

Coursework:
- Database Systems
- Machine Learning Operation (MLOPS)

@Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, MS of Data-Driven Modeling

Coursework:
- Statistical Machine Learning(Python)
- Computational & Modeling Tools
- Quantitative Analysis of Time Series

@Donghua University, BS of Computer Science

GPA: 3.86 (Top 10%)
Coursework:
- Computer Architecture
- C++ Programming
- Operating Systems
- Data Structure and Algorithms