Kok Liang Lim

Year 2 Computer Science & Math (NUS) | Current Backend Engineer Intern at TikTok/ByteDance

Backend Engineer Intern (Cloud Infrastructure) - TikTok, ByteDance May 2024 – Aug 2024 (expected)

• Develop and update APIs across multiple systems to improve usability and reliability of the cloud infrastructure system (ByteCloud)
• Collaborate in a team of >30 members to improve stability and performance
• Enhance and maintain intricate systems utilising Golang and Protobuf
• Deploy system updates through the use of Kubernetes, ensuring efficient application management

Fullstack Engineer - OurCodeLab Dec 2023 – May 2024

• Transformed intricate Figma designs into dynamic, responsive frontend pages, employing advanced JavaScript and CSS techniques
• Developed and rigorously tested backend APIs in adherence to application specifications
• Integrated applications with AWS services, including S3 for scalable storage and EC2 for compute capabilities
• Employed React and Next.js frameworks to craft dynamic interfaces, seamlessly interfacing with a MySQL database

National University of Singapore Aug 2022 – Jun 2026 (expected)

Bachelor of Computing in Computer Science

• Cumulative GPA of 4.51 / 5.00
• Concurrently reading Second Major in Mathematics

Jurong Pioneer Junior College Jan 2018 – Dec 2019

GCE A-Level 

• Distinction in H2 Mathematics, H2 Further Maths, H2 Computing and MOE H3 Maths