Hello! 👋

I'm Zhaorui Xu

Software Developer

About Me

Hi, I’m Rui — a software developer with a background in mechatronic systems engineering. I enjoy building products that are both useful and well-crafted, from frontend interfaces to backend systems. I’ve spent the past few years working at a fast-moving startup, where I learned to adapt quickly, take ownership of full-stack projects, and solve problems creatively. I’m passionate about clean design, efficient systems, and using AI tools to boost productivity and development speed.

JavaScript (ES6+) TypeScript PHP Python Java C++ MATLAB HTML CSS Sass React.js Redux Tailwind Next.js Node.js Express.js WordPress Sanity NPM GIT REST API GraphQL MySQL PostgreSQL TypeORM DrizzleORM Jest Docker AWS Adobe XD Figma Notion MCP Cursor Claude Code

Projects

01

MovDb - Movie Database

A responsive single-page web application that allows users to browse over 700,000 movies from The Movie Database (TMDb) API. Features include movie browsing by categories, search functionality, favorites bookmarking, and client-side rendering for instant navigation. Built with React and Redux Toolkit for state management.

ReactRedux ToolkitReact RouterSCSSREST APIResponsive Design
02

Reddit-Style Nested Comments System

Full-stack commenting platform featuring threaded discussions with nested replies, real-time like/unlike functionality, and user authentication. Built with React Context for state management, Fastify for high-performance API routing, and Prisma ORM with PostgreSQL for scalable data persistence.

ReactFastifyNode.jsPrismaPostgreSQLREST APIReact Router
03

4096 Puzzle Game

Browser-based sliding tile puzzle game with touch and keyboard controls. Players merge numbered tiles to reach 4096, featuring sound effects, score tracking, and responsive design.

JavaScriptjQueryHTML5CSS3

Experience

Full Stack Software Developer

LOGO.com

October 2022 - Present
  • Standardized product flows and UI patterns, providing a consistent, user-friendly experience while reducing long-term maintenance costs.
  • Implemented secure authentication and server-side rendering infrastructure, improving SEO rankings, site reliability, and onboarding clarity.
  • Enhanced checkout with dynamic pricing, localized currencies, and tested upsell flows, driving higher global conversions and revenue growth.
  • Built integrations with third-party platforms (Wix, Stripe, GoDaddy, Printful) to automate site management, payments, and product syncing, streamlining workflows and eliminating repetitive manual intervention.
  • Expanded content management with reusable blocks, contributor linking, and real-time visual editing, enabling non-technical teams to launch updates quickly.
  • Automated critical workflows such as uploads, subscription handling, and guided setup, improving operational efficiency and reducing support overhead.
  • Optimized performance with caching, image scaling, and layout stabilization, ensuring smooth, accessible experiences across devices worldwide.

Engineering Coop Student

Kadant Carmanah Design

January 2020 - September 2020
  • Led a water spray system redesign project from concept to production, reducing manufacturing cost, complexity, and maintenance requirements.
  • Developed a vision-based system to detect microminiature knife angle discrepancies, enabling a gauge-free and effortless knife categorization process.
  • Maintained and updated the Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM) system for engineering components.
  • Assisted senior engineers with mechanical drawings and 3D modeling using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
  • Prototyped a spring-loaded clamping mechanism and assisted with conducting material property testing.

Design and Manufacturing Assistant

MMTC (SFU)

August 2018 - December 2018
  • Designed and prototyped a downscaled bicycle with a functional pedaling mechanism.
  • Preconditioned materials to specified dimensions with tight tolerances for CNC milling and lathe operations.
  • Maintained and troubleshot uPrint, Objet, and Formlabs 3D printers in the laboratory.
  • Prototyped and assembled two food-carrying robotic arms for a postgraduate class.

Education

Front-End Web Developer Certificate

British Columbia Institute of Technology

January 2022 - July 2022
  • Graduated with Distinction
  • Cumulative GPA: 97%

B.A.Sc. Mechatronic Systems Engineering

Simon Fraser University

September 2016 - August 2021
  • Completed with 12 months Co-op
  • Built 10+ projects