Welcome to My Technical Blog!

Hi there! I'm Tommy Zhang, a Full-Stack Developer passionate about building scalable web applications and solving complex technical challenges. Welcome to my blog where I'll be sharing my journey, learnings, and insights from the world of software development.

What to Expect

This blog will be a collection of articles covering various topics including:

Web Development

React & Next.js - Building modern, performant web applications
Three.js & WebGL - Creating 3D visualizations in the browser
TypeScript - Writing type-safe, maintainable code

Backend Engineering

Django & Python - Building robust REST APIs
Node.js & Express - Server-side JavaScript
Database Design - PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB best practices

Performance & Optimization

Redis Caching - How I reduced API response times by 40%
Celery Task Queues - Asynchronous job processing
Code Optimization - Real-world performance improvements

Career & Learning

My transition from banking to software development
Building the Kubilo Ecosystem (4 interconnected applications)
Lessons learned from production applications

My Background

I previously led digital transformation projects for 5 years in the Banking, Electric Payment, and Supply Chain industries before transitioning into full-time software development. This unique background gives me a strong business perspective when approaching technical problems.

Currently, I work at Clarium Managed Services LLC where I:

Build custom responsive websites with Next.js and Node.js
Implement automated testing with Playwright
Integrate enterprise systems (SAP APIs, ERP systems)
Develop AI-powered automation features using OCR and LLM technologies

Recent Projects

I'm particularly excited to share insights from these projects:

1. KubiTrack - AI Asset Management

An intelligent tool that predicts resale values using machine learning algorithms.

2. KubiWarehouse - 3D Warehouse Visualization

A cutting-edge warehouse management system with interactive 3D views built using Three.js and React Three Fiber.

3. Invoice Automation

An AI-powered system that reduced manual data entry by 85% using OCR and LLM technologies.

Let's Connect

I'm always excited to connect with fellow developers and learn from the community. Here's how you can reach me:

GitHub: github.com/tommyy1708
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hua-zhang-fiu22
Portfolio: tommyz.blog

What's Coming Next?

Stay tuned for upcoming articles on:

Building 3D Warehouse Visualization with Three.js - A deep dive into KubiWarehouse
Django + Redis Performance Optimization - How I achieved 40% faster response times
React Native Development - Building mobile apps for warehouse management
Career Transition Story - From banking to software engineering

Final Thoughts

This blog is as much for me as it is for you. Writing about technical concepts helps solidify my understanding and hopefully provides value to others facing similar challenges.

Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your journey, I hope you find something useful here. Feel free to reach out with questions, suggestions, or just to say hi!

Happy coding! 🚀

Last updated: January 11, 2025