Summary
Timothy Koo is a software engineer with 8 years of experience building user-focused, scalable systems, currently contributing to AI Mode features on Google Search. He brings strong backend expertise in Java (and competitive C++ problem-solving) from roles across Google and prior internships at NASA JPL, where he rearchitected databases and supported high-traffic public engagement sites for Mars missions. Comfortable across full-stack web technologies—React, MySQL, ColdFusion, PHP, and frontend JS—he has a track record of reducing operational overhead (e.g., a 40% DB size reduction) and improving product usability. A collaborative problem-solver with a master’s in computer science from UC Riverside, he pairs rigorous engineering with hands-on implementation and a history of shipping impactful, production-grade features.
8 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
IB Diploma General Diploma, IB Diploma General Diploma at International Baccalaureate
Master's degree Computer Science, Master's degree Computer Science at University of California, Riverside
Shanghainese, Chinese