Grace Li is a software engineer and Java/J2EE developer with over 10 years of experience. She has expertise in back-end technologies like Spring MVC, Hibernate, and Oracle/MySQL as well as front-end skills including JSP, JavaScript, JQuery, and CSS/HTML. Her experience includes developing web and desktop applications for businesses to simplify complex data and improve decision making. She is proficient in full-stack development, database design, and user interface creation.

1. Grace Li
7036 Hawthorn Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90028 618-203-0400  yli191@hawk.iit.edu
Software Engineer and Java/J2EE Developer
Confident and analytical Software Engineer, with three years of experience in developing quality solution
based applications for web and core modules. Possess strong problem solving skills and use technology to
solve complex problems; reducing staff workloads and improving efficiencies for businesses. Proficient in
writing database queries, stored procedures and triggers. Ability to create visualizations of complex data to aid
in effective decision making.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Back End Development
 Spring MVC
 Spring
 Hibernate
 Oracle/ MySQL
 Maven
 Python
 JUnit Testing
Front End Development
 JSP
 JavaScript
 JQuery
 Ajax
 CSS & HTML
Complimentary skills
 Client Training
 Technical Writing
 Innovative problem solving
 Data visualization
 Debugging
 Version Control
PROJECT & DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
Dr. LAN Academy, Java Developer. Los Angeles, CA, October 2014 – Present
Integrated Management Platform
Achievements include the design and implementation of time and resource saving measurements including
reduction of memory consumption, data visualization and batch modification of customized controls.
 Implemented web application using Spring MVC, Spring, Hibernate, Oracle/MySQL and Maven
 Introduction of POI Office Open XML technology to reduce memory overflow and print complex reports
 Introduced graphic data visualization to aid in smart and efficient business decisions at a glance
 Developed CXF Web Services using SOAP, WSDL and UDDI
 Invoked web services using Ajax
 Created complex database queries to reduce java codes
 Developed Action classes and DAO classes to access the database
 Design and development of dynamic web pages using JavaScript, JQuery, JSTL, XML and Bootstrap
 Implemented CRUD databased operations in RESTful style, user logging and secure authentication
 Created UML Use Case Diagram with Power Designer according to customer requirements
 Used SVN as Version Controller
Online Teaching System
Achievements include the implementation of CRUD databased operations in RESTful style, user logging and
secure authentication.
 Full-Stack Development with use of both back and front end technologies including Spring MVC,
Hibernate, Tomcat, Maven, JavaScript, JQuery, JSTL, XML and Bootstrap
 Followed Separation of Concerns (SoC) principle and made use of various application layers
 Provided functionality of creating, displaying, updating and deleting entities
 Granted different roles with authorities to different users
Toji Trading Group, Software Engineer. Chicago, IL, March – September 2014
Trading Application
Responsible for maintaining and enhancing existing online trading systems for Toji Trading Group.
Achievements include the development of new desktop and web applications to simplify complex data to
improve trader decision making.

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 Data visualization of difficult raw txt files to improve trader information, creating Java Swing applications
 Manipulation of KDB database and Sybase databases
 Creation of web-based applications to visualize dataset from UDP message and kdb database, using
Java and JavaScript
 Designed user interface screens using JSP’s, Servlets, Tag libraries and HTML
 Assisted traders in solving technical problems during trading hours
ZTE Corporation, Software Engineer. Nanjing, China 2010 –2011
Office Automation System
Achievements include the design and development of System Management, and Approval Flow modules to
control work flow modules, role/department management, and user privileges.
 Full-Stack Development with use of both back and front end technologies including struts2, Spring,
Hibernate, Oracle, JavaScript, JQuery and Ajax.
 Design of Forum module, user privileges and work flow modules
 Created batch scripts for system initialization
 Designed and implemented table relationships including self-reference in hibernate
 Log4j is used for logging Java applications for debugging and monitoring purposes.
 Created UML diagrams based on business requirements
 Involved in designing and developing dynamic web pages using HTML and JSP with Struts tag libraries
 Increased code efficiency by using generics and reflection
 Prepared technical reports and documentation manuals for efficient program development
Alarm Management System
Involved in the development, deployment, and integration of Alarm Statistics module. Achievements include
implementation of the User Interface (UI) in tabular format using Java Swing technology.
 UI implementation and provision of vital functionalities e.g. filters and synchronization of historical data
 Used Data Access Object Design Pattern (DAO) for data access functionality
 Designed error handling and log files
 Coded JDBC calls in the servlets to access the Oracle database tables
 Maintenance and support
 Unit and system testing for all project phases
ZTE Corporation, Document and Training Specialist. Nanjing, China. 2006 – 2010
Document and Training
Specialist knowledge and experience in training domestic and international clients for ZTE Corporation.
 Technical Writing for system documentation and training
 Performed client training
Python Development
Experienced in the development of Python scripts and web applications.
 Performed Python 3.0 and Python 2.75 programming, working in Pydev environment
 Experienced in tkinter library and Django web programming framework
EDUCATION
Master of Information Technology and Management 2012-2013
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago IL (GPA 4.0/4.0)
‘Gamma Nu Eta’ member under The National Information Technology Honor Society
Bachelor of Computer Science 2002-2006
Nanjing University of Technology, China