Xiujun Ma

Herriman, Utah, United States

Software engineer with 10+ years of experience building fast, scalable web applications that users love. Passionate about web performance, open-source systems, and writing technical content that makes complex topics accessible.

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// experience

Software Engineer

Synoptix Software · South Jordan, UT
Present
  • Design and develop full-stack web applications for enterprise clients using React, TypeScript, and Next.js.
  • Optimise server infrastructure and nginx configuration to improve reliability and response times.
  • Champion web performance best practices — Core Web Vitals, caching strategies, and bundle optimisation.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product and design teams in an agile environment.
// skills
reactnext.jstypescriptnode.jsjavascriptjavakotlinfreebsdnginxseoweb performancetechnical writing
// education
Bachelor of Engineering
Northeastern University, China
2001 – 2005
// certifications
Generative AI for Software DevelopmentDeepLearning.AI · May 2025
Machine Learning SpecializationStanford University / Coursera · May 2025
Meta React SpecializationMeta · May 2025
Kotlin for Java DevelopersJetBrains · Jan 2024
Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)Sun Microsystems · Feb 2004
// languages
EnglishFull professional proficiency
ChineseNative
JapaneseLimited working proficiency