Hi, this is Paul Lam

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Tech Enthusiast specializing in building exceptional digital experiences

I design and develop intuitive web applications that enhance user experiences, and I genuinely love what I do. With over 3 years of experience in full-stack development, I'm passionate about transforming ideas into reality through elegant interfaces and efficient, robust code.

About Me

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  • Fullname: Ka Shing Lam
  • Location: Hong Kong
  • Email: lamkashingpaul@gmail.com
  • Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Who I Am

I am Paul Lam, a Junior Software Developer at Forex Forest Limited, where I focus on developing applications using Next.js and NestJS. My work enhances user access to critical trading data, and I design robust database schemas with PostgreSQL while implementing scalable solutions on AWS for high performance and reliability.

With a degree in Mathematics and Information Engineering from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, I bring strong analytical skills to my projects. As an AWS Certified Solutions Architect, I am committed to driving innovation and improving user experiences in collaborative environments.

In my free time, I enjoy exploring new technologies and working on side projects that fuel my creativity. I'm particularly focused on honing my coding skills in data structures and algorithms, which keeps me engaged and helps me discover innovative solutions for my professional work.

Junior Software Developer

Forex Forest Limited

Jun 2022 - Present
  • Developed a full-stack web application with Next.js and NestJS, enhancing user access to trading data. Designed robust PostgreSQL database schemas and streamlined interactions using MikroORM, reducing coding time by 40%. Engineered scalable architecture on AWS, ensuring 99.9% uptime.
  • Collaborated with external developers to improve client system functionality, increasing user engagement by 30%. Redesigned over 15 frontend pages with React and TypeScript. Conducted code reviews to enhance code quality, reducing bugs by 25%, and created CI/CD pipelines to cut development time by 20%.
  • Designed a validation server for software license authentication, collaborating with product teams to define criteria. Developed RESTful APIs for license validation, leading to a 40% reduction in licensing issues through enhanced testing and error handling.

Skills

Languages & Frameworks
PythonTypeScriptJavaScriptLangChainLangGraphJava
Frontend Development
Next.jsReactTailwind CSSFramer MotionHTMLCSS
Backend Development
NestJSExpress.jsFastAPINode.jsSpring Boot
Databases
PostgreSQLMySQLRedisMongoDBSQLite
DevOps
GitDockerTerraformCI/CDGitHub ActionsJest
Cloud Services
AWSAzure

Always Learning

I’m constantly expanding my skill set and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in software development.

Projects

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AI/ML
Summarize

An intelligent research article assistant using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to summarize and extract key insights from academic papers and documents with high contextual accuracy.

LangChainFastAPIReactPostgreSQL
Portfolio Website
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Portfolio Website

A responsive portfolio website built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS, featuring animations and a dark mode toggle.

Next.jsTailwind CSSTypeScriptFramer Motion

Want to see more of my work? Check out my GitHub profile for additional projects and contributions.

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Contact Me

Have a project in mind or want to discuss potential opportunities? I’d love to hear from you.

Contact Information

Feel free to reach out through the contact form or directly via email or phone. I’m always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your vision.

Location

Hong Kong

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