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Kelly Ren

Tel-Aviv

Summary

Full-Stack Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience delivering scalable web applications using React, TypeScript, Node.js, and ES6+. Skilled in building responsive SPAs, integrating RESTful APIs, and working with SQL databases. Proven track record of improving performance, enhancing UX/UI, and delivering client-focused solutions in agile, cross-functional teams.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Stack Engineer

ControlUp
01.2021 - Current

Developed and maintained full-stack web applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScript, delivering scalable single-page apps and reducing page load time by 20% through performance optimization. Collaborated with project managers to design and implement tailor-made solutions that addressed client performance requirements. Built responsive UIs with ES6+, HTML5, and SCSS, integrated RESTful APIs and AWS cloud services, and enhanced deployment speed via CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins). Leveraged AI-powered development tools, including Agent Mode, to accelerate debugging, automate repetitive tasks, and improve feature delivery efficiency in an agile, cross-functional team environment.

Proven track record of owning end-to-end features from design to production, improving performance and enhancing user engagement. Skilled in integrating RESTful APIs, extending backend logic, and working with SQL databases. Experienced with Jest, React Testing Library, and CI/CD workflows (Jenkins). Adept at collaborating in agile, cross-functional teams with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver tailor-made, client-focused solutions on time. Recognized for combining technical expertise with a keen eye for UX/UI and a commitment to clean, maintainable code.

Full Stack Engineer

EyeKnow AI
12.2020 - 01.2021

Developed and maintained the web-based analytics platform for daycare centers, leveraging React and modern JavaScript to deliver intuitive, responsive, and data-driven user interfaces. Collaborated with designers and backend engineers to visualize AI-powered computer vision insights from CCTV footage, enhancing care quality, compliance monitoring, and operational efficiency.

Full Stack Engineer

OTORIO
09.2020 - 11.2020

Contributed to the design and development of an internal developer platform aimed at improving team productivity and workflow efficiency. Assisted in building user-friendly interfaces, streamlining internal tools, and enhancing accessibility for engineering teams. Collaborated with senior developers to translate requirements into functional components, supporting faster development cycles.

Localization Project Lead

Google
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Served as PoC in i18n & QA project with very complex intents, led the project by coordinating engineers, TPM and teams (30+staff) from different sites in 7 different time zones.
  • Implemented end to end technical working flow from scratch; delivered product targets and tasks, mentored among the teams. Reduced the gap dramatically with overall wins in the recall.
  • Took a major part in other i18n vertical launches and unblocked launch for P0 bugs and reduced 5% cost.
  • By self-driven motivation, I was able to identify issues, report bugs and be part of the solution team even for issues out of my domain e.g google maps, calendar, translate, local time, weather, sports, dictionary, calculator etc.

Search Language QA

Google
07.2017 - 07.2018

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS - Computer Science

University of The People
California, USA
12.2026

Bootcamp - Full Stack Development with Data Specialisation

Israel Tech Challenge
Tel Aviv, Israel
12.2020

Cyber Security - Entrepreneurship

Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv, Israel
12.2015

Creating an Internet of Things - Computer Music design, Journalism, Cultural Difference Management

Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University "LETI"
Saint Petersburg
12.2014

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Environmental Studies

Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv, Israel
12.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Jianghan University
Wuhan, China
06-2014

Skills

  • Frontend: React, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6), HTML5, SCSS/CSS3, Webpack, Babel, Storybook
  • Backend: Nodejs, Expressjs, RESTful APIs
  • Databases: SQL (MySQL, SQLite)
  • DevOps & Workflow: CI/CD (Jenkins), Git, Agile/Scrum, AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFront), Azure, Splunk
  • AI & Data: AI-assisted development tools (Agent Mode)
  • Languages: English, Hebrew, Mandarin

Timeline

Full Stack Engineer

ControlUp
01.2021 - Current

Full Stack Engineer

EyeKnow AI
12.2020 - 01.2021

Full Stack Engineer

OTORIO
09.2020 - 11.2020

Localization Project Lead

Google
07.2018 - 03.2020

Search Language QA

Google
07.2017 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - BS - Computer Science

University of The People

Bootcamp - Full Stack Development with Data Specialisation

Israel Tech Challenge

Cyber Security - Entrepreneurship

Tel Aviv University

Creating an Internet of Things - Computer Music design, Journalism, Cultural Difference Management

Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University "LETI"

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Environmental Studies

Tel Aviv University

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Jianghan University
Kelly Ren