About | Wan-Ting Hsieh

WHAT I DO

Hi, I am Wan-Ting Hsieh (謝宛庭), a multifaceted professional with a core in software engineering, DevOps, and full-stack development. My diverse skill set extends to graphic design, photography, painting, and new media art. My aesthetic perception, combined with a robust technical background, has consistently resulted in high-quality work. Eager to embrace new challenges, I am committed to delivering work that surpasses expectations.

PROFILE

Expertise: Specialized in software engineering, test automation, CI/CD, and web development.
Versatility: Skilled in UI design, 3D modeling, and electrical engineering.
Background: Strong aesthetic sense integrated with a robust technical foundation.
Experience: Proficient in agile software development practices.
Languages: Fluent in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Groovy.
Problem-Solving: Effective at addressing complex technical challenges.
Teamwork: Recognized for excellent communication and collaboration skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE

DevOps Engineer, Nokia

DevOps team of Cloud and Network Services | Espoo, Finland | 08/2022 - Present

Enhanced server stability and performance by optimizing and maintaining custom Robot Framework server and client keywords for TCP, HTTP, HTTP2, LDAP, SMTP/Email, and SMPP/SMS protocols. Implemented TLS decryption to speed debugging and test automation using Python and tcpdump/Wireshark.
Containerized the online charging system with Docker, reducing resource consumption by 37-58% in RAM and 68-75% in disk space. Built Dockerfiles for key components, automated builds with Jenkins, and created startup scripts. Also built a WSL2 containerized Robot test development environment for faster local development.
Designed and implemented an ELK stack cluster using Ansible, Docker, and Jenkins pipelines with Groovy for real-time visualization of Robot Framework test results via Kibana dashboards and automated email reports. Built a Python package to parse and report results through the Robot Framework API.
Developed a Nightly CI dashboard with the MERN stack, turning a static dashboard into scalable web-service containers. Automated build data processing and reporting to MongoDB with Jenkins pipelines and Python scripts against Jenkins and JFrog Artifactory APIs.

Software Engineer Intern, NVIDIA

Autonomous Vehicles Software team | Helsinki, Finland | 06/2021 - 09/2021

Developed an Xorg server container with GPU acceleration for display interfacing between Dazel and NVIDIA driver containers using Docker, NVIDIA Container Toolkit, NVIDIA Container Runtime, and bash scripts.
Improved issue detection speed by visualizing 80k+ monthly data points in Kibana using Timelion, Vega, and Elasticsearch queries.
Built a secure landing page with Bootstrap and integrated NGINX with SPNEGO for Kerberos authentication. Applied SSL and automated deployment with bash scripts.
Modernized a reporting application by containerizing and adding features with Docker and Python, including automated deployment and scheduling.
Addressed over 25 Jira issues in four months while collaborating on monitoring application development, testing, and documentation.

Graduate Research Assistant, School of Electrical Engineering, Aalto University

Wearable Systems Lab | Espoo, Finland | 01/2021 - 08/2021

Prototyped multiple pairs of haptic gloves for a multiplayer VR game scenario.
Designed and fabricated PCBs for each glove to control 18 vibration motors.
Implemented vibrotactile patterns for improved VR immersion.
Developed an API for remote glove control between Unity3D, web clients, and the glove server using ESP32 and C++.

Software Developer Trainee, Elisa Polystar (former Elisa Automate)

Automate Engine & Machine Learning teams | Helsinki, Finland | 05/2020 - 08/2020

Resolved 200+ unit test errors after Marshmallow updates in Python repositories.
Built a query interface for custom objects in Python with schema definition and SQL support.
Analyzed the MNIST dataset with active-learning strategies and compared with random sampling.
Refactored a questionnaire platform with Bootstrap, fixed Flask issues, and improved Jinja templates.
Visualized Prometheus metrics and PostgreSQL data in Grafana while monitoring logs in Kibana.

Full Stack Web Developer, Computer Center, Taipei National University of the Arts

Systems Development Team | Taipei, Taiwan | 07/2018 - 07/2019

Developed the official responsive website using Linux Ubuntu and NGINX to improve performance and handle ~3,000 hits/day.
Managed MySQL databases and users.
Created an EIP responsive front-end UI prototype.
Trained 10-15 administrative staff to publish news through CMS workflows.

Curating Team Member, Taipei National University of the Arts

Department of New Media Art 2ⁿᵈ Annual Exhibition "Untitled File" | Taipei, Taiwan | 01/2015 - 04/2015

Designed the exhibition website and typeset artist and artwork information.

Art Intern, DECADE

"Discovering Technology Treasures" Exhibition, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park | Taipei, Taiwan | 01/2015 - 02/2015

Assisted with soldering, testing, and PCB debugging.
Assembled interactive electronic installation for exhibition deployment.

EDUCATION

MA in New Media, Aalto University

Espoo, Finland | 09/2019 - 12/2021

Major - New Media Design and Production, School of Arts, Design and Architecture (GPA 4.68/5.0)

Minor - Computer Science, School of Science (GPA 4.75/5.0)

Received Aalto University scholarship (Category A, 100% tuition waiver).
Received Government Scholarship to Study Abroad (GSSA), Ministry of Education, Taiwan.
Computer Science courses: Programming 1 & 2 (Scala), Machine Learning with Python, Deep Learning with Python, Data Structures and Algorithms.
Master Thesis (Grade 5.0/5.0): Wireless Haptic System Design for a Multiplayer VR Game Scenario
- Keywords: haptic gloves, wearable electronics, e-textiles, vibrotactile pattern design, IoT, REST API, body perception, embodiment, virtual environments.
- Supervisor: Matti Niinimaki
- Advisor: Prof. Yu Xiao

Exchange Student, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)

Hsinchu, Taiwan | 09/2017 - 06/2018 | Interdisciplinary Program of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) (GPA 3.26/4.3)

Electrical Engineering courses taken: "Electrical Circuits", "Microelectronic Labs. (Hspice)", "Electrical Machinery Labs.", "Logic Design Labs. (Verilog, FPGA)"
Computer Science courses taken: "Web Programming, Technologies, and Applications (React.js, Node.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, AWS, MySQL, Git)"

BFA in New Media Art, Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA)

Taipei, Taiwan | 09/2013 - 06/2018 | GPA 3.81/4.0

Received Encouragement Scholarship.
Received 2 Commendations for "1ˢᵗ Kuan Du Light Art Festival (KDLAF)".
Undergraduate Independent Study Project: Stay True to Yourself: Exploring Interactions with 3D-Printed Ornamentation in Architecture
- Advisors:
  Prof. Shih-Wei Sun (Chief Director of ucVision Lab and Computer Center of TNUA)
  Prof. Der-Lor Way (Dean of the School of Film and New Media)

National Hsinchu Girls' Senior High School

Hsinchu, Taiwan | 09/2017 - 06/2018 | Sciences Track

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Taipei National University of the Arts

ucVision Lab | Taipei, Taiwan | 12/2013 - 08/2017

Project: Machine Learning Based Action Recognition Technology for interdisciplinary performance art and virtual folklore puppet dance. Utilized Arduino and Unity 3D to integrate multimedia technologies and produced performance videos.
Project: Performing Action Recognition from EMG/Accelerometer Sensors for Virtual Puppet Shows. Developed a 3D platform for folklore puppets using SketchUp and Unity3D, and created performance videos.
Project: 3D Complexity Analysis and Design; designed 3D models for analysis with Unity 3D.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Course Lecturer, Taipei National University of the Arts

LED CUBE Workshop | Taipei, Taiwan | 10/2017 - 11/2017

Delivered lectures on LED cube animation principles and 4x4x4 LED cube construction with soldering irons, Arduino, and C++.

SKILLS

Software Engineering

Git, Linux (Bash, Xorg, NVIDIA Driver), Python (numpy, matplotlib, sklearn, pandas, marshmallow, flask, Jinja), K8s, Kafka, Docker (NVIDIA Container Toolkit), REST API, Scala, Elasticsearch, Kibana (Timelion, Vega), Grafana, Prometheus, Jira, Confluence, WordPress

Front-End Development

JavaScript (React.js, Gatsby, Node.js, p5.js), HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Processing

Back-End Development

NGINX (SPNEGO/Kerberos Auth), PostgreSQL, MySQL, GraphQL

Cloud Computing

GCP, Azure

Hardware Programming

C++ (Arduino, ESP32), Raspberry Pi, Verilog, FPGA

Game Design

C# (Unity3D)

3D Modeling & Animation

Maya, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Meshmixer, SketchUp

Graphic & Video Design

Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Lightroom

Design & Fabrication

KiCad PCB, Eagle PCB, Protel 99SE, 3D Printing, PCB Milling & Soldering, Laser Cutting, CNC Sculpting, Lathing, Sewing

Painting

Watercolor, Crayon, Acrylic, Sketch, Comics, Pastel

Sound Editing

Pure Data, MaxMSP, Audition

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

"Digital Fabrication Showcase 2021", Väre arts building, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland (11/2021) - Artwork: "Inner Voice".
"Aalto Media Lab Winter Demo Day 2020", Online Exhibition, Espoo, Finland (12/2020) - Artwork: "Inner Voice".
"Wearable Technology and Functional Wear Course Exhibition", Väre arts building, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland (10/2020) - Artwork: "Inner Voice".
"Aalto Media Lab Spring Demo Day 2020", Online Exhibition, Espoo, Finland (05/2020) - Artwork: "Dream & Truth".
"Aalto Media Lab's Xmas Demo Day 2019", Väre arts building, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland (12/2019) - Artwork: "Moving Instrumentbot".
"Young Voices - Collective Exhibitions from 11 Universities", Dadun Cultural Center, Taichung, Taiwan (05/2017) - Artwork: "Stay True to Yourself".
"4ᵗʰ Graduation Exhibition 'Gazing into the Wilderness'", National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan (04/2017) - Artwork: "Stay True to Yourself".
"1ˢᵗ Kuan Du Light Art Festival (KDLAF)", Campus of Taipei National University of the Arts, Taipei, Taiwan (10/2016) - Artwork: "Keep Walking".

HONORS AND AWARDS

2020 - Received Government Scholarship to Study Abroad (GSSA, 109年臺灣教育部留學獎學金), Ministry of Education, Taiwan.
2019 - Received Aalto University scholarship (Category A, tuition fee 100% waiver), Finland.
2017 - Received two Commendations for being an artist in "1ˢᵗ Kuan Du Light Art Festival (KDLAF)".
2016 - Received Encouragement Scholarship, Taipei National University of the Arts.
2016 - 1ˢᵗ Prize, Learning Excellence Award, Taipei National University of the Arts.
2012 - 1ˢᵗ Prize, "8News Painting Competition".
2011 - Shortlisted, "1ˢᵗ Future-Digi Comic Competition".
2011 - Merit Award, "9ᵗʰ National Hsinchu Girls' Senior High School Students EX-LIBRIS Competition".
2010 - 1ˢᵗ Prize, "Hsinchu County Taxes and Levies Comic Strip Competition".
2009 - Cover art selected for Hsinchu Monthly of Youth No. 241.
2009 - 1ˢᵗ Prize, Hsinchu County Magistrate Cup Science Competition Digital Picture Book - Angel's Wings.
2009 - 3ʳᵈ Prize, Hsinchu County Magistrate Cup Science Competition Digital Picture Book - Lucky Dining Table.
2009 - 1ˢᵗ Prize, "Government Information Office Comic Strip Competition - My Low-Carbon Lifestyle".
2009 - 2ⁿᵈ Prize in Hsinchu County, "Painting Competition on Climate Change for Junior High School Students" (TAISE).
2009 - Honorable Mention, "Hsinchu County Smoke-Free Campus Creative Poster Design".
2009 - Shortlisted, "Nationwide Students' Picture Book Creation Award - Love & Time".

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Performing Potehi (Folklore Glove Puppetry), sewing, pottery, drawing comics, swimming.

LANGUAGES

Mandarin (native), English (fluent, IELTS 6.5), Swedish (intermediate), Deutsch (basic), Japanese (basic).

謝宛庭 | WAN-TING HSIEH