Senior Full Stack Developer in Gothenburg

From banking in China
to building in Sweden

"I spent a decade in international finance before choosing a new path.
Now I bring that cross-cultural perspective to every technical challenge I solve."

My Unique Journey Technical Resume
About Me

Cross-Cultural Technologist

A unique journey from finance to technology

Hongzhi (Harvad) Li

Senior Developer & Career Transformer

I'm Hongzhi (Harvad) Li, a senior full stack developer who uniquely bridges the worlds of international finance and cutting-edge technology. With over 5 years of hands-on experience in modern web development, I bring a rare business-oriented perspective to technical challenges.

My journey—from banking director in Tianjin to technology specialist in Gothenburg—gives me insights that typical developers lack. I understand not just code, but how technology drives business outcomes across cultures and markets.

50+
Personal Projects
5+
Years Coding
12+
Technologies
Technical Skills

Deep Technical Expertise

Areas where I deliver exceptional value

Frontend Mastery

React
Next.js
TypeScript
Modern CSS

Backend Excellence

Java/Spring Boot
Microservices
RESTful APIs
Database Design

Cloud & DevOps

AWS
Containerization
CI/CD
Infrastructure
Technical Projects

Selected Work

Personal projects showcasing technical depth

LIVE

JobHunter AI System

Advanced job hunting automation with intelligent resume customization and real-time monitoring. Built with Python, TypeScript, Gmail API integration, and OpenAI processing.

Python TypeScript OpenAI Gmail API
System Dashboard Live Application
LIVE

WeatherAnywhere CLI

Creative weather application with ASCII terminal interface and AI-generated city landmarks. Features real-time weather data fetching and dynamic SVG illustration generation.

Node.js OpenAI Weather API Terminal UI
Launch Terminal View Interface
IN PROGRESS

Android Auto Applications

Collection of native Android Auto applications including IPTV player and EPUB reader. Tested on premium automotive systems with voice command integration and cloud storage.

Kotlin Android Auto Firebase Cloud Storage
Source Code CarPlayer Demo
Career Evolution

My Unconventional Path

From finance director to senior developer

Banking Director

Tianjin Financial Sector
2006 - 2016

10-year career in international finance, developing deep understanding of business processes and cross-cultural collaboration.

Career Transformation

University of Gothenburg
2016 - 2019

Moved to Sweden and pursued additional degrees in International Business and Technology, recognizing the shift toward digital transformation.

Full Stack Development

IT-Högskolan Gothenburg
2019 - 2021

Formal education in Java Integration and .NET Cloud Development, followed by intensive self-study and project building.

Senior Developer

ECARX & Various Clients
2021 - Present

Professional development career with focus on enterprise solutions, cloud architecture, and cross-cultural technology projects.

Community Engagement

Beyond Code

Contributions to the developer ecosystem

GitHub Contributions

Active open source contributor with 40+ repositories showcasing various technologies and solutions. Focus on practical tools and educational content for fellow developers.

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Technical Writing

Regular blog posts on advanced development topics, career transformation insights, and cross-cultural technology perspectives. Aimed at helping others navigate similar journeys.

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Knowledge Sharing

Mentorship of junior developers, technical consultation for startups, and speaking at local tech meetups about career transformation and cross-cultural development.

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