Early-stage Software Engineer | Java & Systems Thinking | Workflow Automation

I’m based in New York and transitioning into software engineering after years of owning complex, regulated business workflows in the financial domain.

My strength lies in breaking down ambiguous requirements and turning them into structured, rule-based systems that are maintainable, explainable, and reliable. I care about understanding why systems work, not just making them run.

• Backend systems in Java, focusing on object-oriented design and rule-based logic
• Workflow automation projects, modeling real-world approval and decision processes
• Building a Spring Boot–based DTI underwriting system (HM approval–oriented)
• Strengthening core CS fundamentals through hands-on projects and testing

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering
• M.S. in Materials Engineering (early thesis graduation)
• Professional experience owning end-to-end workflows in regulated environments
• Bilingual (English / Korean)

• I ask “why” before “how” and don’t move on until I can explain trade-offs clearly
• I prefer simple, explicit designs over clever but fragile solutions
• I document decisions so systems are understandable beyond the original author

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