Max Hao

I build software for the internet.

I build transformative systems and backend services for mobile, desktop, web, cloud and IoT. Alongside, I contribute and advocate for open-source technologies and platforms. I strive to make a positive impact on digital experiences.

My name is Max, and I am a software engineer passionate about building the platforms and services that drive our digital world. I consistently have a curiosity for innovation: creating new solutions. What excites me about software engineering is the ability to create solutions with lasting impact on users worldwide, whether designing intuitive and accessible user experiences or optimizing server-side performance for seamless interactions.

I focus on building the backend and server-side code. The systems and logic that is invisible to the end-user but serve a vital role in their experiences. I have studied and experimented with a diverse set of technologies, from GoLang to JavaScript, .NET to Ktor. I constantly explore and expand my knowledge by building new projects and concepts. I firmly believe that the best way to learn is by doing

Inspired to contribute towards platforms and services that drive our digital work, I advocate and contribute to various open-source projects. Open-source was what allowed me to grow as an engineer, opening the doors to many resources to expand my abilities. It allowed me to apply my skills to a real-world application, that betters the entire community.