Summary
Jinu Won is a software engineer and founder with eight years of experience building TypeScript-backed backend systems, specializing in NestJS microservices, PostgreSQL, and event-driven architectures. He has led end-to-end API and workflow consolidations in the insurance domain, translating complex business logic into reliable, production-ready services and earning a rapid promotion to Senior Engineer. Equally engaged in research, Jinu implemented deep-learning language models at Columbia and has a background in recommendation and data analysis, giving him a strong experimental mindset. Based in Fullerton, CA, he also creates content advocating for walkable, transit-friendly cities, blending technical craft with civic-minded storytelling. Known for balancing development speed with quality and clear team communication, he often focuses on pragmatic automation that reduces operational friction.
8 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA Computer Science Linguistics, Bachelor of Arts - BA Computer Science Linguistics at Columbia University
high school diploma, high school diploma at Laguna Hills High School
Korean, English