Thomas Wang
Software Engineer
Philadelphia, PA | (412)-789-4436 | tw864@drexel.edu | www.thwang.io
Career Objective
Driven solution-oriented student getting ready to complete my User Experience and Interaction Design degree and start my career as a Frontend Developer specializing in working with APIs, JavaScript Frameworks while collaborating with other professionals in a team.
Education
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Expected Graduation: June 2026
Bachelor of Science in User Experience and Interaction Design
GPA: 3.12
Skills
- Programming Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, TypeScript, C#
- Frameworks: React, React Native, AngularJS, Svelte, Tailwind CSS, Next.js
- API Development: RESTful APIs, Postman
- Software: Azure DevOps, Git, Docker Desktop, SendGrid, Microsoft 360 Suite
- Design Tools: Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, WordPress
- Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese
Experience
GS1 US | UI Developer Co-op
March 2025 - September 2025 | Hybrid
- Worked with codebase developing components and adding functions using Angular
- Collaborated on a new component library using Storybook
- Worked with SendGrid’s API to create email templates and connect to backend using C#
- Created documentation using Microsoft Loop for SendGrid and components
Impact Six | Software Engineer Intern
June 2024 - September 2024 | Remote
- Developed new UI components in React and Next.js
- Integrated components with a design system using Storybook and Tailwind UI
- Implemented TypeScript for type safety and conducted PR reviews to maintain code quality
- Collaborated within an Agile team, participating in code reviews and following Agile workflows
Drexel Instructional Media Services | Audio/Visual Assistant
March 2023 - September 2024 | Philadelphia, PA
- Fixed technical issues under time crunch and in live teaching environments
- Communicated with and instructed professors about unfamiliar technology
- Gained a deeper understanding of computer software and hardware
Volunteer Work
Pittsburgh Chinese Church
June 2016 - September 2022 | Wexford, PA
- Supported teachers in and out of classroom settings with lesson plans and activities for children
- Administered AV system during services to ensure sound and video quality
- Controlled slideshow presentation during services and meetings
Pleasant Valley Emergency Shelter
July 2014 - December 2021
- Instructed volunteers at a homeless shelter on what to do and how to do their tasks
- Stepped up to support team in all tasks to cover for other volunteers and ensure quality service
- Cooked breakfast early in the morning for people at a men’s homeless shelter
Honors & Extracurriculars
- Drexel Night Live (Sketch Comedy Group) — September 2023 – Present
- Westphal Portfolio Scholarship, Drexel University — 2021 – Present
- AJ Drexel Scholarship, Drexel University — 2021 – Present
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America — December 2021