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Woody Lin

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About Me

A Passionate Biotech Associate and Software Developer
Software & Development
Laboratory & Biotech
Quality
My Works
My Experience
BioMAP Associate Training Program Participant
JVS Boston | Mar 2026 - May 2026
■ Completing 80 hours of hands-on laboratory training in biomanufacturing processes.
■ Applying strict safety and compliance protocols, including hazardous material handling and adherence to SOPs and GMP standards.
■ Developing technical laboratory skills, including aseptic technique, gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, centrifugation, chromatography, and colorimetry.
■ Gaining proficiency in operating laboratory equipment such as microscopes, pipettes, and micropipettes.
Customer Service Associate & Store Advocate
Cricket Wireless, LTS Telecom | Jul 2024 - May 2026
■ Serve as a primary point of contact in a high-volume retail environment, managing customer inquiries via phone and in person.
■ Translate complex technical information into clear, accessible guidance for customers with varying levels of technical knowledge.
■ Deliver customer support to a diverse, multilingual clientele using English, Mandarin, and Fuzhounese.
■ Assess customer needs and provide step-by-step solutions for device setup and troubleshooting.
■ Track, document, and resolve customer complaints, ensuring timely follow-up and customer satisfaction.
Software Engineering Intern
Twygs.io | Jun 2024 - Oct 2024
■ Utilized TypeScript, Node.js, React, and Next.js to develop and maintain web application interfaces, and refined the authentication UI designs with Tailwind CSS.
■ Enhanced the One-Time Password (OTP) input system by implementing automatic tabbing between adjacent inputs upon entering a number, streamlining the email verification process.
■ Implemented feature to make last name input optional for Creator/Advertiser account creation, increasing sign-up flexibility. Modified both backend constraints and frontend validation to support this change.
■ Adopted PostgreSQL for local database management, including account creation after the email authentication process and data manipulation for testing purposes.
Teaching Assistant
UMass Boston, CS Department | Feb 2023 - Dec 2023
■ Assisted professor in grading assignments and projects.
■ Held office hours to help students with course material and homework assignments.
■ Collaborated with fellow TAs to plan instructional activities.
■ Communicated with students on Piazza and via email.
My Projects
Portfolio Website
Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Three.js | May 2025 - Present
■ Developed and deployed a personal portfolio website using Next.js 15 with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS, featuring advanced image optimization, interactive components, and real-time integrations hosted on Vercel with global edge network distribution.
■ Engineered a comprehensive image optimization system using Sharp library for WebP conversion and thumbnails (600px * 600px), intersection observer lazy loading, background preloading with localStorage caching, reducing image sizes by 60-80% while enabling instant lightbox viewing for repeat visitors.
■ Built an interactive terminal simulator with 15+ Linux commands, command history navigation using arrow keys, and Live2D widget integration with WebGL detection, providing an engaging educational experience for visitors learning development concepts.
■ Integrated multiple real-time APIs including Open-Meteo for weather data, Quote of the Day with automatic Chinese translation, enhancing user engagement with live content updates.
■ Implemented comprehensive SEO optimization with automated sitemap.xml/robots.txt generation, semantic HTML structure, clean URL architecture, and Google Search Console indexing for enhanced search engine visibility and performance.
Flashcard Mobile Application
React Native Apps Community | Sep 2024 - Present
■ Developed and published a mobile flashcard application to the Google Play Store using TypeScript and React Native, showcasing the ability to manage the full app lifecycle from concept to production release.
■ Designed a comprehensive CRUD system for users to create new flashcards and decks, edit existing content, and delete unnecessary items, providing full control over study materials.
■ Utilized SQLite database for efficient local data management, enabling offline access and ensuring user data persistence across app sessions.
■ Configured Expo development workflow with EAS Build for streamlined development, testing, and deployment processes across both iOS and Android platforms.
■ Built real-time search functionality across decks and individual flashcards, enabling users to quickly locate specific study materials using keyword filtering.
■ Implemented swipe gestures and touch interactions using React Native Gesture Handler, allowing users to navigate between flashcards intuitively and flip cards with tap gestures.
■ Implemented data portability features allowing users to export and import flashcard decks in JSON format, facilitating easy backup, sharing, and transfer of study materials across devices.
Twitter Bot
Extracurricular | May 2023 - Jun 2023
■ Developed a Twitter bot based on AWS EC2 instance to select and upload pictures from a designated database once every 6 hours (still operational remotely).
■ Implemented a time-based CronJob to acquire the necessary components by Node.js; integrated the Twitter API for automated tweeting, optimizing efficiency with async/await for handling asynchronous tasks.
■ Built comprehensive file system management with JSON-based posting history tracking, duplicate prevention mechanisms, and automated record-keeping for analytics and performance monitoring.
■ Leveraged PM2 for real-time monitoring management of the Twitter bot, ensuring consistent performance.
■ Published over 3,000 tweets to date and constantly gained followers.