Daniel Kim
Daniel Kim

Software Engineer

Actively looking · Member since 8 Jan 2024
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About

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As a software engineer and open-source contributor, I'm passionate about creating solutions to real developer problems. I have a deep curiosity for the unexpected, which drives me to find and solve edge cases.

One of my proudest accomplishments is co-creating KafHerder, a first-of-its-kind developer tool for simplifying the arduous process of scaling down partitions in topics for Apache Kafka clusters, with monitoring tools to visualize cluster health.

In my free time, I enjoy cooking up fusion dishes that incorporate recipes from diverse sources. This passion for experimentation and creativity reflects in both my personal and professional life.

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Career history

Full Stack Software Engineer OSLabs

Apache Kafka Repartition and Monitoring Utility
• Deployed a utility that connects to client clusters, cutting repartitioning time by 50% with a custom offset sorting algorithm.
• Leveraged Prometheus and JMX data, implemented intuitive UI visualizations for comprehensive cluster and topic monitoring.
• Utilized React Router to establish a client-side routing system, enhancing application navigation and user experience.
• Employed Redux Toolkit to clearly manage the application’s substantial data flow, organizing the state into well-defined, predictable segments. This not only facilitated more straightforward testing but also reduced test times by 20%.
• Achieved significant improvements in the system’s maintainability, scalability, and reliability by centralizing management functions and employing immutable reducers and actions, ensuring a consistent and efficient operational framework.
• Built a backend using Node.js and Express, providing a robust REST API capable of handling data-intensive, real-time queries including concurrent asynchronous requests to Kafka, Prometheus, and JMX.
• Created logic to analyze partition offsets, ensuring minimum viable partition count and preventing data loss in repartitioning.

Software Engineer Clearlens

Clearlens:

Internal Forecast and Monitoring Tool
• Led design and launch of an internal monitoring and forecasting tool. Integrated APIs for real-time invoice and sales analysis.
• Developed a custom algorithm utilizing historical data, boosting forecasting precision by 30%. This improvement led to more accurate client reorder predictions and streamlined inventory management.
• Created an intuitive, React-based user interface, enhancing user engagement and positive feedback from 90% of users.
• Oversaw the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept to deployment, adhering to Agile methodologies and completing the project 2 weeks ahead of the deadline.

Company Intranet
• Spearheaded development of a comprehensive intranet using JavaScript, React, Node.js, and Express, reducing internal email traffic by 25% and improving interdepartmental communication.
• Designed scalable web architecture, handling over 5,000 user interactions monthly, ensuring smooth business operations.
• Engineered an engaging user interface, which led to a 40% increase in user interaction and received positive feedback from 95% of staff in a post-implementation survey.
• Managed system enhancements based on user feedback, leading to a 30% increase in feature usage and improved user experience within six months.

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Codesmith

Computer Science

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