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Sharon Zhang

Senior Software Engineer

Healthcare Technology Innovator

Community Leader & Founder

Robotics Engineer

Full-Stack Developer

Passionate about revolutionizing healthcare through technology. Building life-saving automation systems at Carina Medical while empowering communities through She Got Buckets.

80%

Workload Reduction

Hospitals Beta-Testing

200+

Community Members

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My Journey

Healthcare AI innovation through research, engineering, and community leadership

Senior Software Engineer

Carina Medical

Herndon, VAJan. 2025 – Present

Designed and implemented extensible, maintainable SaaS features for a cloud-based oncology planning system, ensuring diagnosability and testability at scale.

Key Achievements

Collaborated with hospital users to gather diverse requests and identify limitations in 2D viewer editing
Pioneered an innovative 3D STL editing solution to enhance spatial accuracy and user satisfaction
Managed cloud infrastructure deployment on Microsoft Azure using CI/CD pipelines with Docker
Mentored junior engineers in system architecture, code quality practices, and telemetry instrumentation strategies
Ensured reliable and scalable service deployment for critical healthcare applications

Technologies

DjangoAngularTypeScriptMicrosoft AzureDockerCI/CD3D RenderingTelemetry

Software Engineer

Carina Medical

Herndon, VAMay 2023 – Dec. 2024

Built a first-of-its-kind HIPAA-compliant SaaS product that fully automated cervical cancer HDRBT treatment planning, reducing manual workload by 80% and beta-tested with 3+ leading hospitals.

Key Achievements

Refactored API logic and batch data handling to increase system throughput by 70%
Integrated unit and integration tests across services, improved code coverage
Reduced defect leakage into production by 40%
Boosted 3D rendering speed by 80% using intelligent image cropping and compression
Implemented telemetry metrics to track model performance and improve user experience

Technologies

DjangoAngularPythonMicrosoft AzureDockerHIPAA ComplianceMedical Imaging

Software Engineer Co-op

Carina Medical

Herndon, VAMay 2022 – May 2023

Improved software resilience and maintainability by refactoring backend logic, optimizing database operations, and modularizing reusable components.

Key Achievements

Reduced rendering time by 30% and storage overhead by 20%
Built internal engineering tools and automation scripts to support deployment
Enhanced debugging and maintenance workflows
Authored documentation and training materials
Improved engineering onboarding speed by 30%

Technologies

PythonDjangoDatabase OptimizationBackend ArchitectureDocumentationAutomation

Skills & Expertise

Technical proficiencies across healthcare AI, medical robotics, and team leadership

Python

technical

Proficiency95%

Machine Learning

technical

Proficiency93%

Deep Learning

technical

Proficiency90%

Computer Vision

technical

Proficiency88%

Natural Language Processing

technical

Proficiency85%

TensorFlow/PyTorch

technical

Proficiency92%

React/TypeScript

technical

Proficiency87%

C++/ROS

technical

Proficiency82%

SQL/NoSQL Databases

technical

Proficiency85%

Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

technical

Proficiency88%

Medical Device Development

medical

Proficiency90%

FDA Regulatory Pathway

medical

Proficiency85%

Clinical Trial Design

medical

Proficiency82%

Medical Robotics

medical

Proficiency88%

Medical Imaging (DICOM)

medical

Proficiency87%

Healthcare Standards (HL7/FHIR)

medical

Proficiency80%

Clinical Decision Support

medical

Proficiency85%

Healthcare AI Ethics

medical

Proficiency92%

Biomedical Signal Processing

medical

Proficiency83%

Team Leadership

leadership

Proficiency88%

Cross-functional Collaboration

leadership

Proficiency90%

Project Management

leadership

Proficiency85%

Mentoring & Training

leadership

Proficiency87%

Community Building

leadership

Proficiency95%

Public Speaking

leadership

Proficiency83%

Stakeholder Management

leadership

Proficiency80%

Research Design & Methodology

research

Proficiency90%

Academic Writing & Publication

research

Proficiency88%

Grant Writing & Funding

research

Proficiency75%

Statistical Analysis

research

Proficiency85%

Peer Review & Editorial

research

Proficiency80%

Conference Presentation

research

Proficiency87%

Collaboration & Networking

research

Proficiency85%

Automated cervical cancer treatment planning system interface

Featured

Cervical Cancer Treatment Automation

First-of-its-kind HIPAA-compliant SaaS product that fully automated cervical cancer HDRBT treatment planning.

Healthcare Impact

Reduced manual workload by 80% and beta-tested with 3+ leading hospitals.

3.0K+

Patients Served

95%

Accuracy Rate

DjangoAngularPythonMicrosoft Azure+2 more

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3D oncology treatment planning interface with STL editing capabilities

Cloud-Based Oncology Planning System

Extensible SaaS platform for oncology treatment planning with 3D STL editing and spatial accuracy enhancements.

Healthcare Impact

Enhanced user satisfaction with innovative 3D editing solution and scalable cloud infrastructure.

40%

Cost Reduction

95%

Accuracy Rate

DjangoAngularTypeScriptAzure+3 more

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Remote ultrasound control interface with real-time imaging

Remote Fetal Ultrasound Interface

Responsive browser interface enabling remote fetal ultrasound control with real-time bi-directional communication.

Healthcare Impact

Achieved sub-second latency for critical diagnostic imaging applications.

500

Patients Served

99%

Accuracy Rate

HTMLCSSjQueryWebSocket+2 more

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3D Printing Workshop

Technical creativity beyond code: Medical prototypes, productivity tools, and community awards

Victory Trophy

6h 30m•PLA+

beginner

Victory Trophy (Glow Edition)

6h 45m•Glow-in-Dark PLA

beginner

Kansas City Chiefs Icon

4h 20m•Multi-Color PLA

intermediate

Doraemon Lamp

5h 15m•Translucent PLA

advanced

Harry Potter Platform 9¾

8h 45m•PLA+

advanced

Labubu Character

3h 40m•PLA

intermediate

Anatomical Hand Model

4h 30m•PETG

advanced

Remote Control Holder

2h 15m•PLA

beginner

M Case Storage

3h 50m•PETG

intermediate

KFC Miniature Bag (Chopsticks Holder)

2h 30m•PLA

intermediate

Modular Storage Box

4h 15m•PLA

beginner

Knowledge Hub

The Lean Product Playbook

4.3(1247)

Crossing the Chasm

4(8934)

The Mom Test

4.2(3456)

Atomic Habits

4.4(15672)

Time & Space

Exploring America through sports, nature, and professional growth!

United States

Based in: Reston, VA

Cities Visited

Total Visits

States Explored

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JHU Asian Women's Basketball Team

Leading Johns Hopkins University's premier women's basketball community: Where competition meets compassion

50+

Community Members

20+

Events Organized

Championships

Our Values

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Community First

Building lasting connections through sport

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Inclusive Excellence

Championship-level play for all skill levels

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Health & Wellness

Promoting physical and mental well-being

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Youth Development

Investing in the next generation of leaders

Impact Through Events

Championship

November 2021DC

120 participants

First place in the first National Asian Women's Basketball league in DC.

Reached the quarterfinals of the National League for three consecutive years

2023-2025DC

60 participants

Free training for different skill levels, Teamwork to win

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Senior Software Engineer at Carina Medical, passionate about healthcare technology innovation. From automating cancer treatment planning to empowering communities through basketball, I love building solutions that transform lives. Let's create something meaningful together!

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