SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Jiyeon Kang.

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Backend foundations.
Systems thinking.
AI in practice.

I build software that connects complex ideas
to useful, working systems.

BUSAN / GIMHAE, SOUTH KOREASCROLL TO DISCOVER ↓PORTFOLIO / 2026

01 / A little about me

Hi, I’m Jiyeon.
You can call me Sally.

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Jiyeon Kang / Sally
SOFTWARE ENGINEERBUSAN · GIMHAE
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About me

Life science is my curiosity.
Code is how I explore it.

I moved from plant life science to computer engineering because I loved building things. Today, I build backend systems, AI applications, and scientific tools.

Education
2025.03 – 2027.02 expectedPukyong National UniversityB.S. Computer Engineering (transfer)GPA 4.2+ / 4.5
2021.03 – 2021.12Pusan National UniversityPlant Life ScienceLeft to pursue software
Certification
SQLDSQL Developer
Languages
KoreanNative
TOEIC830
IELTSPlanned – Nov 2026
OPIcPlanned – Nov 2026

02 / Built in the real world

Experience before experiments.

Working with existing systems,
real data, and real responsibilities.

Adfun

Full-stack Developer
Nov 2022 – Jun 2023
Web agency

01

Moving an existing system forward

Migrated Busan’s integrated cruise-travel admin system from Node.js / ASP to Flask.

02

Connecting cross-border shipping data

Built a Japan cross-border shipping API handling more than 100,000 records.

03

Taking responsibility beyond implementation

Built websites for government offices, hospitals, and small businesses; handled deployment and security management.

03 / Selected work

Different questions.
The same urge to build.

From practical AI services
to tools for scientific exploration.

Scientific tools & AI systems

MAPK

Exploring cell-to-cell response through simulation, validation, and tool-using agents.

Explore the project ↗
ML & inference engineering

NutriSnap

A food detector, real-world error analysis, and a lighter ONNX inference service.

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Product & backend engineering

Face → BOA

From a solo beauty-service prototype to authentication and an AI Hair Studio.

Explore the project ↗

Tools I work with

Python · FastAPI · Flask · Java · Spring Boot
PyTorch · OpenCV · MediaPipe
PostgreSQL · Redis · Docker · AWS EC2

04 / Say hello

Let’s build something useful.

Backend foundations. Scientific curiosity. Room to grow.