Larry Mai

Software Engineer

I love building software and hardware that helps people.

Experience
April 2025Present
Software Engineer
Mercor · Remote
  • Developed automated Python setup scripts for over 100+ GitHub repositories, enabling reproducible, docker containerized environments pinned to historical commits aimed to train LLMs.
  • Achieved 90–100% test coverage across selected issues by writing and optimizing Pytests with custom flags, improving LLM patch verification accuracy.
  • Reduced environment setup time by 70% via streamlined Docker workflows and dependency resolution pipelines.
Sep 2022Aug 2024
Software Engineer I (Wireless)
Corning · Milpitas, CA
  • Developed and tested Layer 3 networking stack features for 5G radio access networks, reducing deployment time by 30% and improving connection reliability by 25% for small-cell technologies in C.
  • Designed system alarms and call performance reports in C that decreased network downtime by 18%, and implemented LTE subscriber redirection that improved handover success rates by 22%.
  • Managed and optimized 15+ developer environments and servers (WRCP, Supermicro), reducing configuration time by 40% and cutting network setup time from 3 days to 4 hours.
  • Created and executed 200+ automated test cases for Qualcomm and Samsung chipset compatibility, increasing test coverage by 35% and identifying 28 critical integration issues before production.
  • Successfully integrated 3 new vendor 5G core systems into existing network architecture, maintaining 99.9% service availability during transition and reducing operational costs by 15%.
Jun 2021Sep 2021
Software Engineering Intern
Stealth Startup · San Francisco, CA
  • Built a Django and React B2B web application to provide precise investment analytics to over 10 companies.
  • Implemented Python-based fuzzy search algorithms with over 90% accuracy for financial risk analysis and recommendations.
  • Achieved 99.9% uptime after migrating codebase to an AWS serverless architecture including AWS Lambda, EC2, and S3.
  • Utilized MySQL and AWS Aurora DB for data querying and ran machine learning models with over 90% accuracy to analyze over 100 trends in venture capital revenue and growth.
Sep 2019Dec 2019
Software Engineering Intern
Piedmont Racing Limited · Santa Barbara, CA
  • Created Python scripts to transform MySQL data into structured spreadsheet formats for efficient analysis of sports tracking data.
Jun 2018Aug 2018
IT Development Intern
AGS Inc · San Francisco, CA
  • Developed a Python web scraping tool that automated data collection for 300+ engineering projects.
Projects
2025
LogMyBeans.com
Full-stack web app for espresso enthusiasts to track machines, grinders, and beans. Dial in the perfect shot and never lose a setting.
Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSPostgreSQLGoogle OAuth
2025
Ochtagon.com
UFC MMA pick-em game.
FastAPINode.jsTailwind CSSJavaScriptPostgreSQLDockerRedis
2025
Personal Portfolio Website
Personal website (this one) showcasing my work and skills as a software engineer.
Next.jsNode.jsTailwind CSSJavaScriptTypeScript
2025
Monitoring Application
Application that monitors retail websites for item availability.
PythonAPI
2022
Geographical Environmental Module
Hardware and software device used for external environmental monitoring.
C++PythonArduinoEagle
2019
Budgeting Chrome Extension
Created a full stack chrome extension that helps users budget their money.
HTMLCSSJavaScriptChrome Extension API
2019
Uber Voice Recognition App
Caltech Hackathon 2019 Project. Voice recognition 2FA for Uber drivers.
PythonGoogle APIDialogflow
2020
Google to Spotify
SB Hacks 2020 Web Application. Spotify playlist generator based on user's emotional state.
Node.jsGoogle Vision APISpotify API
Education
Jan 2026May 2028
M.S. in Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
Aug 2018June 2022
B.S. in Computer Engineering
University of California, Santa Barbara
Research
20182020
Atmospheric Water Generator
UCSB CSEP Capstone Project
  • Developed and programmed internal and external temperature and humidity sensors in C++ to monitor environmental conditions for water generation.
  • Designed and implemented a real-time data logging system using ISRs and RTOS to capture and analyze day–night cycle patterns affecting water yield.
  • Engineered circuit designs to power and control key system components, including cooling fans, power regulation modules, and a water quality sensor for cleanliness monitoring.
Skills & Technologies
Languages
PythonTypeScriptJavaScriptC++JavaHTMLCSS
Areas
5G WirelessMachine LearningAIFull-Stack DevelopmentEmbedded SystemsCI/CDQA Testing/AutomationDevOps
Tools
Next.jsNode.jsExpressFlaskGitDockerSupabaseJenkinsKubernetesAWSGCPAzure
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