Good morning! I am
Terry Yu.
Principal Software Engineer.
Specializing in backend architecture, distributed systems, and engineering strategy
01. Skills & Competencies
Core Competencies
- Team Leadership
- Engineering Strategy
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Backend Architecture
- Distributed Systems
- API Design
- Cloud Infrastructure (AWS Certified)
- Agile / Scrum Methodologies
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Performance Optimization
- Mentorship & Career Development
- Stakeholder Communication
- System Design & Scalability
- DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Product-Engineering Alignment
Technical Skills
Languages
Frameworks & Infrastructure
Tools
AI Tools
02. Where I've Worked
Principal Software Engineer @ Capital One
April 2022 – Current- Led the design and development of scalable RESTful APIs and distributed microservices using Java and Python, optimizing system performance and significantly reducing operational costs.
- Oversaw code quality, release cycles, and operational readiness as part of technical leadership responsibilities; conducted regular code reviews and CI/CD pipeline improvements.
- Mentored junior engineers through 1:1 sessions and peer programming, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with product managers, business analysts, and DevOps to align product goals with engineering capabilities.
- Championed knowledge-sharing initiatives along with participation in companywide hackathons.
Senior Associate / Full Stack Developer @ Infosys
August 2019 – August 2021- Workforce Management Software: Spearheaded client interviews and requirements gathering, leading to a robust solution architecture that integrated seamlessly into existing infrastructure.
- Managed stakeholder expectations by translating technical constraints into clear delivery roadmaps and coordinated with QA teams to ensure quality.
- Internal Application: Developed full-stack web applications using Angular, Java EE with Spring, and Oracle SQL.
- Integrated RESTful services and implemented complex business logic to support internal HR operations.
03. Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)May 2025
GPA: 3.96/4.00
M.S. Computer ScienceDecember 2021
GPA: 3.91/4.00
DePaul University
B.S. Computer Science with Software Development ConcentrationJune 2019
GPA: 3.746/4.000
College of Computing and Digital Media Dean’s List | 2017 - 2019