Hi, my name is Kinson Leung
Only accumulated, no miracle.
I am a software engineer, a marathon finisher, a cycling enthusiast, based in Hong Kong.
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Life is a Marathon, Not a Sprint.
My current interests are in the field of cryptocurrency usage and how AI can be used to improve software engineering.
Work Experience
Senior / Software Developer
Crypto.com
Crypto.com is a leading cryptocurrency platform with over 80M world-wide users.
- Supported the Launch of SGD & AED Fiat Wallets and Integration with Vendors Across Regions, for example, USD & EUR Market.
- Optimised User Experience for Crypto.com App Fiat Wallet, for example, UI revamp, Vendor Resiliency, etc.
- Implemented various Operations in Crypto.com App Fiat Wallet, for example, Wallet top up, Fund Freeze, Withdrawal Fee, etc.
- Supported the Launch of Crypto.com Visa Card in Brazil and Australia.
- Led the Crypto.com 2021 End of Year Campaign.
- Led the Automated Crypto.com Visa Card Upgrade Project.
Software Engineer
HK01
HK01 is a Hong Kong based online media company with more than 1.7M unique visitors daily.
- Launched 2019 DCE interactive site with TypeScript & Redis, capable to handle over 25M traffic daily.
- Designed and implemented various API services using Laravel & Node.js (e.g. Main hk01.com API, reaction service, In-app notification & weather service, etc) with > 2.5M unique visitors daily.
- Initiated and led a large scale project to revamp the main hk01.com API to Node.js with TypeScript.
Application Developer Intern
WeMine
Data Automation and Experience Enhancement via Modern Messengers
- Assisted in development of a web applications.
- Developed a WeChat web game for public event.
- Developed a generic WeChat online shop using Lumen/Laravel and React.js.
Awards
HKUST-Sino One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2018 - Top 24 (Round 2)
HKUST Entrepreneurship Center
Apr 2018
Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (CCMF)
Cross-Boundary Programme - Cyberport Guangdong-Hong Kong Young Entrepreneur Programme
Jan 2018
2nd Runners-up in HackUST, Gaming Theme
HKUST HackUST
Apr 2017
Dean of Engineering Scholarship
HKUST School of Engineering
Sep 2014Education
Bachelor of Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Established in 1991, HKUST is a world-class international research university dedicated to cutting-edge education, pioneering research, and global impact.
- Major in Computer Science and Engineering
- Minor in Big Data Technology
- Minor in Entrepreneurship
Informatics
Technische Universität München
Founded in 1868, one of Europe's top technical universities for research and teaching in natural sciences and engineering.
- Winter semester 2016-2017 Exchange Program
What My Colleagues Are Saying
Kinson's development as a communicator has been particularly impressive. He was initially reserved in a team environment, but has evolved into someone who actively leads discussions and ensures that all team members are kept informed. His ability to translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand language has greatly improved our cross-departmental collaboration. I am confident that Kinson will be a valuable asset to any organization that hires him.
S. Xu
Lead Engineer at Crypto.com
Kinson consistently brings energy and enthusiasm to every discussion, driving the team to explore the best possible approaches. His commitment to writing clean, efficient, and well-tested code ensures both system stability and scalability. Kinson is truly an asset to any team. I highly recommend him and hope to work with him again in the future.
D. Poon
Lead Engineer at Crypto.com
Kinson is a collaborative team player with a friendly and approachable attitude that fosters effective teamwork and a positive, enjoyable work environment. He works seamlessly with cross-functional teams, providing guidance to fellow developers and supporting QA teams during bug investigations. Overall, I highly recommend Kinson to any organization seeking a skilled, reliable, and collaborative Senior Software Engineer.
K. Cheung
Senior Technical Project Manager at Crypto.com
When tackling a recent bug, Kinson quickly identified the root cause and proactively warned the team about possible side effects, preventing further issues. His problem-solving mindset and strong collaboration skills make him a great asset to any team. I truly enjoyed working with Kinson, and I highly recommend him!
R. Yeh
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Crypto.com
Kinson has worked on web and backend projects all along from his very first day here. His contributions ranged from HKO1 api, our main backend powering HKO1's web and app, to supporting numerous experience enhancement services, and to a number of campaign site backend services. He also has facilitated the CMS migration efforts. We wouldn't have achieved our targets without him.
R. Lau
Senior Software Engineer at HK01