About Me
Senior Backend Engineer with experience building scalable, high-performance systems across EdTech, e-commerce, and ordering platforms. Specialized in cloud-native architectures, microservices, real-time data pipelines, and delivering reliable, high-impact backend solutions through cross-functional collaboration.
Work Experience
Senior Backend Engineer
PayTronix • Newton, MA
Backend Engineer
Allbirds • San Francisco, CA
Backend Engineer
BlackBoard • Austin, TX
Featured Projects
Multi-Tenant Restaurant Ordering Platform
Developed scalable, reliable backend features for a multi-tenant ordering platform on AWS using microservices and event-driven architecture — improved observability, CI/CD, and delivery through Agile collaboration.
High-Traffic E-commerce Platform
Designed and developed a real-time backend analytics platform for Shopify Plus data, collaborating with frontend engineers and analysts to deliver scalable APIs, dynamic dashboards, and robust observability.
Scalable Educational Platform
Worked alongside the team to enhance data collection and monitoring, boosting the accuracy and reliability of LMS analytics.
Core Strengths
System Design
Expert in designing scalable, distributed systems that handle millions of users. I specialize in microservices architecture, event-driven design, and cloud-native solutions. My approach focuses on building resilient systems with proper load balancing, caching strategies, and fault tolerance. I've successfully architected multi-tenant platforms, implemented circuit breakers, and designed systems that scale horizontally while maintaining data consistency and performance.
Technical Documentation
Passionate about creating comprehensive, clear technical documentation that serves as the foundation for successful projects. I excel at writing API documentation, system architecture guides, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting manuals. My documentation approach includes detailed code comments, architectural decision records (ADRs), and user-friendly guides that enable team members to understand complex systems quickly and contribute effectively.
Clean Code
Committed to writing maintainable, readable, and efficient code that stands the test of time. I follow SOLID principles, implement proper design patterns, and maintain high code quality through comprehensive testing and code reviews. My clean code practices include meaningful naming conventions, proper abstraction layers, and modular design that makes codebases easy to understand, extend, and debug for current and future team members.
Technical Skills
Languages
Frameworks
Databases
Cloud & DevOps
Monitoring & APIs
Collaboration
What People Say
"Kevin Ng is a skilled backend engineer with a talent for building reliable, high-performance systems. His expertise in cloud architectures and microservices ensures scalable and efficient solutions."
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Stefan Kochi
CTO
Paytronix
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
The University of Texas at Austin
May 2011 - May 2015