1. Gong Liu, Ph.D.
4019 W 242nd St, #H8, Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: (949) 413-9815
Email: gong_liu@hotmail.com
Objective
Experienced, detail-oriented, dependable individual seeking a position as a Sr. Software
Engineer/Analyst/Developer. Offering expertise in Microsoft technology stackto design and implement web
applications and software products.
Expertise
 Languages/Technologies:C#, .Net Framework, ASP.NET, MVC, Entity Framework, LINQ, WCF,
SOAP/RESTful Web Services, IIS, JavaScript, JQuery, JQuery Mobile, HTML5, CSS3, XML, JSON,
Java, C/C++, VB, VB Script, COM/COM+ and N-tier application architecture. Good understanding of
object-oriented analysis and design.
 Databases:SQL Server 2005/2008/2012, Transact-SQL, MySQL, MS Access.Knowledge of database
administration.
 Tools: Visual Studio, Eclipse/ADT, SVN, Redmine (for project management), Microsoft Office, Visio,
Photoshop.
 Platforms: Windows Server 2000/2003/2008/2012, Android.
Related Skills
 Location based services (LBS), digital map, Google Maps API, Bing Maps API, GIS, GPS, telematics, in-
car navigation.
 E-commerce, shopping cart, electronic payment methods.
 Algorithms and numerical analysis.
 Mathematical modeling and statistics.
Experience
SR SOFTWAREENGINEER, PHAROS,INC., TORRANCE, CA , 6/2002 – 11/2015
 Designed and developed vehicle tracking and real-time arrival information systemand deployed the system
to over 200 schoolbuses in Taiwan. Responsible for database design and server-side implementation as
well as OBD TCP server using C#, MVC, Entity Framework, WCF, and SQL Server.
 Provided consulting and engineering services for Denso/Toyota fortheir connected car and one-to-one
service concepts.UJML frontend and Microsoft server stackfor backend. Implemented client-server based
navigation systemintegrated with backend information for POIs, charging stations,real-time traffic,
parking availability, and location-based e-commerce.
 Designed and developed Pharos consumer products such as Trips & Pics and Ostia.
 Designed and led the development of Pharos Location Based Services (LBS) using Microsoft web
technologies,including Smart Traffic Server, Smart POI Server, Smart Tracking Server, Smart Map Server
and Smart Batch Geocoding Server.
 Maintained and improved Pharos main website and E-commerce site.
 Performed server administration functions including load balancing, performance tuning, monitoring,
remote access,backup, security, log analyzing, etc.
 Participated in decisions regarding business relationships with partners, and service providers.
 Evaluated impacts of new opportunities and new technologies to company products and business.
 Mentored new employees and Jr. Engineers.

2. CONSULTANT, SELF-EMPLOYED, TORRANCE, CA,8/2011 – PRESENT
 Provided consulting services to my clients, such as building personal and small business websites,doing
office automation, setting up office network and NAS, setting up CRM systems and shopping sites.The
latest work I have done is a website for a client’s food delivery business in New York
(https://efantown.com). The website is developed using C#, ASP.Net, SQL Server, Entity Framework,
JQuery, HTML5, CSS3.
SR. SOFTWAREENGINEER, VARIOUS STARTUPS,SFBAY AREA, CA, 3/1999– 6/2002
 Mobile Aria, Inc. - Developed Java packages for DVML (Distributed Voice XML) tags,L&H grammar,
and Voice UI components. Conducted architectural design of telematics applications for Delphi
Automotive TruckPC product,including database schema design, web application framework, OR
mapping, security and authentication.
 InterTrust, Inc. - Designed and developed user interface for InterTrust DRM (digital right management)
applications using Java and Java-based web technologies.Maintained and improved InterTrust secure
online publishing services.
 PublishOne, Inc. - Developed cross-browserweb UI components using JavaScript, DHTML and
XML/XSL. Implemented site authentication,membership management, e-mail notification, encryption
(security), and online help systems for the PublishOne e-commerce website. Developed mid-tier
COM/COM+ components.
 Tristrata, Inc. - Developed a COM layer in VB for the Tristrata security core technology.
SOFTWAREENGINEER, ETAK, INC. (A SUBSIDIARYOFSONY),MENLO PARK, CA, 4/1997 – 3/1999
 Designed and developed the award-winning consumer software product,Sony SkyMap, for vehicle
navigation, geocoding and mapping using C and VB. It’s the first standalone navigation software in the
market.
 Designed and developed field asset management systems for utility industry using SQL Server, C++, and
Etak digital map technology.
 Designed and developed a complete set of ActiveX controls and demo programs for Etak’s core
technology,GeoEngine.
Education
 Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, 07/1995, The University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Certificates
 Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), #A990-6189, 11/2007
 Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD), #A990-6187, 08/2007
Language Skills
 English
 Chinese-Mandarin
Immigration Status
 U.S. citizen
References
 Available upon request