Ziping Liu

Ex-AWS Principal Engineer Specializing in Fullstack, Web Apps & Continuous Deployment - πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Citizen - Open-source LLM Enthusiast | Seeking New Career Opportunities*

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About

With a dual degree in electrical and computer engineering and Asian studies from the University of Texas at Austin, I am a versatile and creative software engineer who can tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions. My diverse skill set spans frontend, backend, and development operations, and I have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence. I am currently seeking new career opportunities where I can leverage my technical expertise and passion for learning and staying at the forefront of emerging technologies.

I have worked at industry leaders such as Amazon Web Services and Texas Instruments, where I collaborated effectively in fast-paced environments and consistently delivered high-quality results. At AWS, I was part of the fast-tracking program for promising executive leadership and developed internal frameworks for continuous integration and deployment. At TI, I explored speech recognition and deep learning and created a voice-controlled record player, showcasing my proficiency in implementing innovative ideas. I also have experience in patent engineering and technical writing, having led meetings with inventors and prepared comprehensive patent applications. I am proficient in programming languages like TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Java, and C and cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, and AWS. I am also an enthusiast of open-source large language models and their applications. I am a US citizen authorized to work within the US and her minor territories without prior authorization.

As an Open-Source Developer, my mission is to contribute to transformative projects that resonate with my rigorous academic background from The University of Texas at Austin. With a penchant for innovation, my work is a testament to my dedication to high-quality coding standards and my proficiency in OpenAI and large language models, including GPT-4.

My tenure at Amazon Web Services honed my skills in IoT analytics and cloud-based solutions. I'm motivated by pursuing excellence and the impact of open-source initiatives in the tech community. I aim to continuously push the boundaries of technology, driving forward with the insights gained from my education and professional journey. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
*Usage of 'Principal' indicates a comprehensive understanding of and adherence to industry best practices, thus showcasing principality-formed expertise; hence, in this case, it is not associated with or indicative of any particular role or position.

Experience

  • Open Source Developer

    Self-employed

    - Present 1 year 11 months

    Having gained valuable experience at Amazon Web Services (AWS), I felt driven to expand my horizons and contribute meaningfully to open-source projects.
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    ⦁ My journey thus far has been rewarding, and I am eager to continue positively impacting the technology community.
    ⦁ If you are interested in viewing my work collection, I would like to invite you to look at my GitHub profile, available at https://github.com/zipingl.
    ⦁ I have…

    Having gained valuable experience at Amazon Web Services (AWS), I felt driven to expand my horizons and contribute meaningfully to open-source projects.
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    ⦁ My journey thus far has been rewarding, and I am eager to continue positively impacting the technology community.
    ⦁ If you are interested in viewing my work collection, I would like to invite you to look at my GitHub profile, available at https://github.com/zipingl.
    ⦁ I have contributed to various purpose-driven and utilitarian projects, and my code reflects an exceptional quality standard.
    ⦁ I take immense pride in my work on GitHub, which represents the highest level of my coding skills, which I continuously improve daily.
    ⦁ As reflected in my WakaTime profile, I dedicate four to five hours daily on average to personal and open-source coding projects.
    ⦁ Check out my npm profile at https://www.npmjs.com/liullc.
    β—‡ β—‡ Additionally, my coding activity, including time spent each day and time spent by programming language, can be viewed on my WakaTime profile at https://wakatime.com/@aws.
    β—‡ β—‡ Learn more about my project work in the projects section of my LinkedIn profile! Some of my well-received open-source projects are also viewable right below (which are their npm profile links).

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) Graphic

    Software Development Engineer

    Amazon Web Services (AWS)

    - 2 years 3 months

    Seattle, Washington, United States

    Worked on IOT AWS analytics and IOT Core within AWS Console.
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    ⦁ As a software development engineer, I actively engaged in backend, frontend, and development operations.
    ⦁ I collaborated with lead engineers to enhance operational efficiency by creating sophisticated protocols and comprehensive frameworks for continuous integration and deployments.
    ⦁ I collaborated with our UX team to develop React-powered front-end features.
    ⦁ Given…

    Worked on IOT AWS analytics and IOT Core within AWS Console.
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    ⦁ As a software development engineer, I actively engaged in backend, frontend, and development operations.
    ⦁ I collaborated with lead engineers to enhance operational efficiency by creating sophisticated protocols and comprehensive frameworks for continuous integration and deployments.
    ⦁ I collaborated with our UX team to develop React-powered front-end features.
    ⦁ Given my role as a key point of contact, I led revisions in accessible UX text through empathic and inclusive writing stylizations and enabled our technical writing teams to fully understand our back-end and front-end services.
    ⦁ Further executive career wellness and training were provided as part of Amazon Web Service's fast-tracking program for promising executive leadership.
    ⦁ I deployed AWS services using AWS CloudFormation and AWS CDK. For the front end, I employed Typescript and React, and for the back end, Java and JSP.
    ⦁ I have extensive accolades gained while at AWS from peers, which can be viewed further below in the attached media.

  • Texas Instruments Graphic

    Software Engineer

    Texas Instruments

    - 1 year 3 months

    Houston, Texas, United States

    Exploring Speech Recognition and Deep Learning: Research, Feasibility, and Development of Voice-Controlled Turntable
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    ⦁ I embarked upon a quest to delve deeper into the realm of speech recognition, armed with a newfound fervor.
    ⦁ I meticulously analyzed the viability of digital signal processors in executing deep learning algorithms, which traditionally operate via graphics processing units (GPU) with embedded systems in C++.
    ⦁ My…

    Exploring Speech Recognition and Deep Learning: Research, Feasibility, and Development of Voice-Controlled Turntable
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    ⦁ I embarked upon a quest to delve deeper into the realm of speech recognition, armed with a newfound fervor.
    ⦁ I meticulously analyzed the viability of digital signal processors in executing deep learning algorithms, which traditionally operate via graphics processing units (GPU) with embedded systems in C++.
    ⦁ My efforts culminated in creating an embedded C++ voice-controlled record player system, a novelty item that showcased my proficiency in implementing innovative ideas. View the project here: https://www.hackster.io/spicerack-team/voice-controlled-spice-rack-235834

  • Holland & Hart LLP Graphic

    Patent Agent

    Holland & Hart LLP

    - 4 months

    Boulder, Colorado, United States

    ⦁I led meetings with inventors, introducing new patenting technology, and prepared comprehensive patent applications, including detailed figure descriptions.
    ⦁I also successfully crafted compelling arguments to overturn patent application rejections from patent offices in the US, China, and the EU.

  • CACI International Inc Graphic

    Electrical Engineer

    CACI International Inc

    - 4 months

    Austin, Texas, United States

    Advanced Software Defined Radios (SDR) for Bridging Theoretical and Practical Signal Processing in Defense Contracting
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    ⦁Worked within a defense contractor, providing a different environment from private and public sectors.
    ⦁Researched the application of theoretical to non-theoretical Signal Processing with advanced SDRs (USRP X310 & USRP N210).

  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise Graphic

    Firmware Engineer

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise

    - 3 months

    Houston, Texas, United States

    ⦁ Conducted research in DreamColor calibration within advanced laptop display technologies.
    ⦁ Implemented full-color spectrum factory calibration with full-color spacing using automation at the production pipeline floor level.
    ⦁ Developed UEFI EDK II Shell Application/Driver interfacing with laptop panel EEPROM.
    ⦁ Handled writing/reading of HP DreamColor calibration data through the Embedded Systems Controller and I2C interface.
    ⦁ Utilized Debugging Boards, JTAG, Serial Monitors…

    ⦁ Conducted research in DreamColor calibration within advanced laptop display technologies.
    ⦁ Implemented full-color spectrum factory calibration with full-color spacing using automation at the production pipeline floor level.
    ⦁ Developed UEFI EDK II Shell Application/Driver interfacing with laptop panel EEPROM.
    ⦁ Handled writing/reading of HP DreamColor calibration data through the Embedded Systems Controller and I2C interface.
    ⦁ Utilized Debugging Boards, JTAG, Serial Monitors, and Dediprog Flash Programmer for debugging and programming BIOS/UEFI and Embedded Controller code.

Education

  • Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin Graphic

    Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin

    Bachelor's of Science (ABET Accredited - Top 10 Engineering School) Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

    Activities and Societies: Verification and Proof of Diploma ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Please see https://zi-ping.com/education

    From a young age, I was equally intrigued by computers, electronics, and music, the latter of which I pursued in my high school band. I was fascinated by the complexity of music theory and the precision of pitch, leading me to uncover the deep link between music and math. This sparked a curiosity that drove me to further explore these interests.

    Fueled by this curiosity, I disassembled various electronic devices, each with its own unique circuitry, though their inner workings were still…

    From a young age, I was equally intrigued by computers, electronics, and music, the latter of which I pursued in my high school band. I was fascinated by the complexity of music theory and the precision of pitch, leading me to uncover the deep link between music and math. This sparked a curiosity that drove me to further explore these interests.

    Fueled by this curiosity, I disassembled various electronic devices, each with its own unique circuitry, though their inner workings were still enigmatic to me. The programming language from these devices was initially confusing, but I eventually understood its role in directing computer operations. I found the efficient multitasking of operating systems fascinating, despite not fully understanding the underlying software.

    Driven by my thirst for knowledge, I chose a major that matched my passions, broadening my understanding and allowing me to delve deeper into these intriguing subjects.

  • The University of Texas at Austin - College of Liberal Arts Graphic

    The University of Texas at Austin - College of Liberal Arts

    Bachelors of Arts Asian Studies/Civilization

    Activities and Societies: As a bilingual speaker since birth... ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ I overcame a lifelong challenge of conflating Mandarin Chinese and English grammar structures, leading to a clear distinction between the two languages.

    I overcame poor habits of utilizing Chinese Pidgin English to ensure clarity of expression and precise conveyance of intended meanings. I am grateful for the liberal arts education that rectified foundational linguistic habits and instilled critical thinking skills, fostering an acute awareness of potential unintended meanings. Communication is an art, and I am committed to continually refining the skills reshaped through my arts degree.

    I am grateful to be a Longhorn and having UT…

    I overcame poor habits of utilizing Chinese Pidgin English to ensure clarity of expression and precise conveyance of intended meanings. I am grateful for the liberal arts education that rectified foundational linguistic habits and instilled critical thinking skills, fostering an acute awareness of potential unintended meanings. Communication is an art, and I am committed to continually refining the skills reshaped through my arts degree.

    I am grateful to be a Longhorn and having UT ignite within me an enduring love for a global perspective, supra infra: β€œWhat starts here changes [my] world.”

    (All writings are original reasoning and content by Ziping Liu; Not for reproduction, reuse, or as generative input).

  • Brazoswood High School

    High School Diploma HIGH SCHOOL/SECONDARY DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES 4.00

    Activities and Societies: Band

Volunteer Experience

  • Microsoft TEALS Program Graphic

    Teaching Assistant

    Microsoft TEALS Program

    - 5 months

    Science and Technology

    Helped teach AP Computer Science for a semester and provided students career advice regarding software engineering roles.

Courses

  • Circuit Theory

    EE411

  • Differential Equations (Course text: Differential Equations, 7th Edition, Boyce)

    M427K

  • Discrete Mathematics

    M325K

  • Electromagnetic Engineering

    EE325

  • Engineering Communication

    EE333T

  • Linear Algrebra

    M340L

  • Operating Systems (https://users.ece.utexas.edu/~ryerraballi/EE461S-OS-Syllabus-F16.pdf)

    EE461S

  • Probability, Statistics and Random Processes

    EE351K

  • Real-Time Digital Signal Processing Lab (https://users.ece.utexas.edu/~bevans/courses/realtime/)

    EE445S

  • Software Engineering and Design, I & II (https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/student/coursedocs/courses/nlogon/download/5559987/)

    EE312, EE422C

  • Vector Calculus (Course text: Vector Calculus, 6th Edition, Freeman, et al)

    M427L

Projects

  • Elevating LinkedIn Profile Badges: A Pioneered Achievement of a React-Powered Solution for Exceptional Badge Rendering πŸš€ | react-linkedinbadge πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» #LinkedIn #ReactJS #WebDevelopment #Coding #TechNews

    I have reverse-engineered the process of rendering LinkedIn Profile Badges and Entity Badges with React. All the necessary backend operations have been taken care of, and the project is now fully handled with React's rich state and lifecycle management system. The end result is an open-source project that is now available on GitHub, NPM, and yarn.


    LinkedIn Badges is a React component that allows you to create custom LinkedIn badges with various options for personalization, including…

    I have reverse-engineered the process of rendering LinkedIn Profile Badges and Entity Badges with React. All the necessary backend operations have been taken care of, and the project is now fully handled with React's rich state and lifecycle management system. The end result is an open-source project that is now available on GitHub, NPM, and yarn.


    LinkedIn Badges is a React component that allows you to create custom LinkedIn badges with various options for personalization, including locale, size, theme, type, vanity, and version. 🎨 It also supports entity badges and provides the flexibility to go beyond LinkedIn's default options. πŸ’ͺ The badge container rendering is separated from dynamic badge content rendering for better code organization and non-blocking rendering of multiple badges. πŸ”¨ You can try it out today or view a demo through the attached media links below. πŸš€ React component renders LinkedIn Badges faster and more controlled than the default method.

    How to get started with utilizing this LinkedInBadge as a React component? Well, simply ask LinkedIn's AI and it will tell you.

    Question: How do I use the React LinkedIn Badge by Ziping?
    Answer from LinkedIn AI: To use 'react-linkedinbadge', first install it via npm by running 'npm install react-linkedinbadge' in your project directory. Then, import it into your React component and use it to display Linkedin badges with customization options like locale, size, theme, type, vanity, and version for profile and entity badges. This allows for asynchronous and non-blocking rendering of multiple badges, enhancing performance and user experience.

  • Pin-Yin Annotator Tool for Chinese (Mandarin) Characters

    Use this project via https://pinyin.ziping.org !

  • Fine-Tuned Open Source Chat AI

    I have fine-tuned an open-source language model that has been fine-tuned using a dataset comprised of my writings. I have successfully created a new workflow that allows me to create a specialized form of a language model for any use case. Feel free to chat with my AI which runs on my hardware setup via the media attachment below.

  • React Adobe Embed

    This React component is purpose-built to enable seamless embedding of PDF files within React-based web applications. It is a widely adopted and trusted component that has been embraced by an extensive user base, who rely on it daily to augment their web applications with sophisticated PDF integration capabilities. πŸ˜ŽπŸš€πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»

    The component's versatility and reliability have made it an essential tool for developers seeking to enhance their web applications' PDF integration features. Its…

    This React component is purpose-built to enable seamless embedding of PDF files within React-based web applications. It is a widely adopted and trusted component that has been embraced by an extensive user base, who rely on it daily to augment their web applications with sophisticated PDF integration capabilities. πŸ˜ŽπŸš€πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»

    The component's versatility and reliability have made it an essential tool for developers seeking to enhance their web applications' PDF integration features. Its ease of use and flexibility make it an ideal choice for developers who require a swift and straightforward solution to PDF integration challenges. As a result, it has become one of the most sought-after React components in the development community. πŸ™ŒπŸ’‘πŸ§°

    In conclusion, the React component under discussion has proven to be an efficient and reliable tool for developers who require PDF integration in their web applications. Its broad-based adoption and the trust bestowed upon it by hundreds of users are testimonies to its effectiveness and reliability. πŸ€πŸ’―

    #PDFintegration #ReactJS #webdevelopment #Adobe

  • YouTube Partner

    Through dedication and a passion for πŸ€–πŸ”Œ, a YouTube πŸ“Ί was born to document the creator's learning process. Initially not intended for fame or πŸ’°, the tutorials began to gain recognition, leading to a rapid πŸ“ˆ of the channel. Today, millions of people across the 🌍 view the tutorials, inspiring the creator to continue creating innovative content that their audience loves. πŸš€ #YouTube #electronics #tutorial #learning #passion #qualitycontent

  • Voice Controlled Embedded System - Spice Rack

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Honors & Awards

  • Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT)

    Criteria

    I achieved a score in the 95th percentile on the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) without any prior preparation. This result demonstrates the cognitive abilities I developed and strengthened during my time at the University of Texas at Austin. My CCAT performance serves as a reliable indicator of my capacity to quickly and accurately analyze complex information, a skill I have continuously honed through my academic pursuits and intellectual endeavors.

    Scoring in the top 5% on the…

    I achieved a score in the 95th percentile on the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) without any prior preparation. This result demonstrates the cognitive abilities I developed and strengthened during my time at the University of Texas at Austin. My CCAT performance serves as a reliable indicator of my capacity to quickly and accurately analyze complex information, a skill I have continuously honed through my academic pursuits and intellectual endeavors.

    Scoring in the top 5% on the CCAT is a testament to my strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, and mental agility. The rigorous curriculum and challenging academic environment at UT Austin played a crucial role in shaping and enhancing these cognitive skills. Throughout my studies, I consistently engaged with complex concepts, tackled difficult assignments, and participated in thought-provoking discussions. These experiences have not only deepened my knowledge across various subjects but also sharpened my ability to efficiently process and interpret intricate information.

    Furthermore, my ongoing commitment to intellectual growth beyond the classroom has significantly contributed to my cognitive development. Engaging in activities such as reading diverse literature, solving puzzles, and participating in intellectually stimulating conversations with peers has helped me maintain and expand my mental acuity. By consistently challenging myself and stepping outside my comfort zone, I have cultivated a mindset that embraces complexity and thrives in the face of intellectual challenges.

    The CCAT score, along with my academic background and intellectual pursuits, underscore my aptitude for quickly grasping and processing complex ideas, a valuable skill that is highly sought after in various professional fields. As I continue to embrace new challenges and opportunities for growth, I am confident that my cognitive abilities will continue to serve me well in future academic and professional endeavors.

  • Native English Speaker Proficiency Verified via AI and Manual Tests

    Emmersion of Rosetta Stone

    Certified via AI via submitted verbal and speech tests as a Native English Speaker. As defined by Rosetta Stone in its fluency requirements: Can communicate as fluently as a native English speaker, making it the standard for senior customer-facing positions.

Test Scores

  • ACT

    Score: 33 (Rated 99th percentile for all tests taken during the same period or earlier)