Who I am

About

Biography

I'm Li-Yu (Alex) Lin, a Senior Data Engineer based in Taipei, Taiwan. With over 5 years of experience, I specialize in building data-intensive systems across event-driven architectures and cloud-native environments.

My journey spans semiconductor manufacturing automation at UMC, backend API development at Migo Corp, and now leading enterprise-grade data platform engineering at Datarget. Along the way, I've built systems that process TB-level data traffic daily and developed GenAI solutions that generate significant business value.

I hold a Master's degree in Information and Computer Engineering from Chung Yuan Christian University, which gave me a strong foundation in algorithms, distributed systems, and machine learning. Today, I bridge that academic rigor with practical, production-scale engineering.

Outside of work, I'm passionate about the intersection of large language models and data infrastructure — particularly how RAG architectures can make enterprise knowledge more accessible and actionable.

Skills

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Backend Engineering

Python
C#
RESTful API
Linux / Unix
Docker
Git
📊

Data Engineering

PostgreSQL
MS SQL Server
Redis
ClickHouse
Apache Airflow
Microsoft Fabric
dbt
MLflow
☁️

Cloud & AI

GCP
Microsoft Azure
LangChain
OpenAI API
RAG Architecture
Deep Learning
🛠️

Tools & Methods

Scrum / Agile
CI/CD
Unit Testing / TDD
GA4

Experience

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Aug 2024 – Present

Senior Data Engineer

Datarget

  • Designed enterprise-grade hybrid platforms across Multi-Cloud (GCP/Azure) and on-premise environments.
  • Led GenAI & RAG architectures using OpenAI and Gemini; developed LangChain chatbots.
  • Processed structured/unstructured data (Voice/PDF); optimized 30GB+ CSVs to Parquet format.
  • Generated NT$50M+ project revenue; mentored junior engineers.
GCPAzurePostgreSQLAirflowMLflowLangChainDocker
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Jun 2025 – Present

Programming Instructor and Coach

DeepCoding 鍵深坊

  • Private tutor with data engineering and software development expertise, helping students build solid technical foundations.
  • Coaching career-changers transitioning into data-related roles; topics include Python, SQL, data modeling, and data pipeline design.
PythonSQLData ModelingFreelanceRemote
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May 2023 – Jun 2024

Backend Engineer

Migo Corp

  • Delivered CRM SaaS features; established Scrum methodology from scratch.
  • Built RESTful APIs in C# for core products, SSO, and B2B workflows.
  • Migrated monolithic systems to decoupled cloud architecture on GCP.
  • Improved stability through TDD-based Unit and Integration Testing.
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Jan 2023 – Mar 2023

Product Developer

Titansoft

  • Developed internal and customer-facing web applications using C#, JavaScript, and SQL.
  • Built RESTful APIs and deployed applications on Kubernetes.
  • Maintained database using SSMS; wrote Unit Tests to ensure code quality.
C#JavaScriptKubernetesSQLSSMSJira
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Aug 2022 – Nov 2022

R&D Engineer

Fortinet

  • Designed and executed test plans covering hardware and software functionality for multiple product lines.
  • Assisted in validating feature correctness on new systems.
R&DTestingHardwareNetwork SecurityFirmware
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May 2021 – Jun 2022

CIM Senior Engineer

United Microelectronics Corporation

  • Maintained and automated production manufacturing systems, improving machine throughput by 5–20%.
  • Integrated cross-factory databases for OEM delivery systems.
  • Developed RPA and Shell scripts to automate repetitive tasks, reducing setup time from 4 hours to under 2 minutes.
PythonShellRPADatabase IntegrationLinuxAutomation
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2018 – 2020

Master's Degree

Chung Yuan Christian University

  • Department of Information and Computer Engineering.
Computer ScienceResearch
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2014 – 2018

Bachelor's Degree

Chung Yuan Christian University

  • Department of Information and Computer Engineering.
Computer Science