Engineer · Leader · Builder

Sammie Chan

A technical leader who builds full-stack systems at enterprise scale, from identity and authentication to cloud infrastructure and frontend experiences, leveraging AI across the entire development lifecycle to ship reliable software faster.

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Skills & Technologies

Languages

JavaScript

TypeScript

Java

Python

HTML

CSS & Sass

Frameworks

ASP.NET Core

ASP.NET

Angular

React

Node.js

Tools, DevOps & AI

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure Pipelines

OpenTelemetry

GitHub Copilot

Azure OpenAI

OpenAI API

Semantic Kernel

Cloud & Data

AWS

Azure

SQL Server

Android

iOS

GraphQL

Redis

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Work Experience

Mar 2021 — Present

Staff Developer

iQmetrix

Led architectural design, code reviews, and backlog prioritization for a cross-functional engineering team, improving delivery velocity and code quality across multiple services.
Architected a new OIDC-based authentication system enabling enterprise client integrations while maintaining full backward compatibility, unlocking new strategic partnerships.
Spearheaded the transition to a fully automated CI/CD pipeline, reducing manual deployment overhead and accelerating release cycles.

Jan 2019 — Mar 2021

Software Developer

iQmetrix

Designed and delivered automated client billing services, eliminating manual processes and improving billing accuracy.
Modernized banking integrations and reconciliation reporting for a high-volume payment platform, increasing reliability and reducing operational risk.
Improved shared critical infrastructure including authentication, CRM, and entity services, resulting in greater stability across dependent teams.

Oct 2016 — Jan 2019

Software Developer

Paragon Testing Enterprises

Led development of a custom cloud-based CDN serving testing centers across Canada, the United States, Asia, and the Middle East, achieving high availability at global scale.
Built core services for a unified English testing platform including rating, instructional content, and ecommerce systems, supporting millions of test-takers.
Maintained high SLA targets through rapid triage and resolution of production incidents across all platform services.
Mentored 19+ interns and junior developers, strengthening team capability and cohesion.

May 2016 — Dec 2018

Business Operations Consultant

Trakz Development (Contract)

Designed and implemented operational processes and strategic plans that aligned the business toward its growth targets.
Identified and resolved business risks proactively, minimizing disruption and keeping projects on track.

May 2015 — Sep 2016

Junior Software Developer

Paragon Testing Enterprises

Designed and built web and mobile applications for the company's e-learning platform, expanding access for users across multiple devices.
Provided on-call technical support for in-house applications, ensuring continuity during and outside business hours.
Identified inefficiencies in development and IT operations workflows, implementing improvements that streamlined team procedures.

Education & Certifications

Sep 2009 — May 2013

University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Science, Combined Major in Computer Science and Biology

Completed a rigorous interdisciplinary program combining computer science fundamentals with biological sciences. Built a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and analytical problem-solving that continues to shape how I design software.

2016

Microsoft Certified Professional

Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3

Validates expertise in implementing and manipulating document structures and objects, implementing program flow, accessing and securing data, and using CSS3 in applications.

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