Emily Xiong

Summary

Senior Software Developer with 10 years of experience (6 in React). Expert in building accessible, high-performance web applications and cross-platform mobile apps with React Native. Core maintainer of Nx.dev and active open-source contributor.

Professional Experience

1. Nx.dev

   2021 — 2025

   Senior Software Developer & Core Maintainer

   Contributing to the core of Nx, a leading build system for monorepos. Focused on Next.js, React, and Vite integrations. Improved developer experience through automated migrations and cloud-based caching mechanisms.

2. RewardOps

   2020 — 2021

   Senior Frontend Developer

   Architected and built internal tools using React and TypeScript. Improved codebase quality through rigorous testing patterns and design system implementation.

3. IBM

   2020

   Frontend Web Consultant

   Led a major Angular migration for a large-scale enterprise client. Optimized application performance and mentored junior developers on modern frontend practices.

4. Rangle.io

   2016 — 2020

   Frontend Developer

   Built high-impact digital products for global clients. Specialized in React and Angular ecosystems. Advocated for accessibility and web performance.

5. RBC

   2013 — 2016

   Mobile Application Developer

   Developed native and hybrid mobile applications for banking services. Focused on security, performance, and cross-device compatibility.

Education

University of Toronto

Master’s & Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering

2008 — 2013