Summary
Charlie Gao is a Senior Software Engineer with 11 years of experience building web applications and developer tools, currently at MathWorks after a long tenure as a web developer at Wellesley College. He brings strong full-stack skills in JavaScript, HTML5, PHP, SQL and Linux, backed by an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Iowa and a B.S. in Mathematics. Charlie also holds an MLA in Digital Media Design from Harvard Extension School, reflecting a rare combination of technical rigor and polished design sensibility. He has a track record of shipping reliable systems in academia and industry, and is comfortable bridging product, design, and engineering teams. Based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, he prefers pragmatic engineering and clean UX and often applies mathematical thinking to solve complex implementation challenges. Colleagues note his thoughtful design eye and ability to translate visual requirements into robust, maintainable code.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics, Bachelor's degree, Mathematics at University of Science and Technology Beijing
Master of Computer Science, Computer Science, Master of Computer Science, Computer Science at University of Iowa
Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies, Digital Media Design, 3.94, Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies, Digital Media Design, 3.94 at Harvard Extension School
English, Chinese