Solutions Engineer · Presales · Technical Operations

I bridge business needs with technical execution

Software-driven engineer with experience in B2B SaaS, FinTech, and automation. I translate complex problems into working systems—then explain them clearly to anyone.

2+

Years in B2B SaaS

100+

Client Engagements

300K+

Leads Database Built

Ruochen Li
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How I Think

My approach to problems is systematic but practical. I care about understanding context before writing code.

Problem to solution flow

Start with the Problem

I don't jump to solutions. First, I understand the business pain—who's affected, what's broken, and why it matters. This shapes everything that follows.

Map the System

Every problem exists within a system. I trace data flows, identify stakeholders, and understand constraints before proposing changes.

Choose the Right Tool

I pick the lowest-friction tool that still scales. Sometimes that's a simple spreadsheet. Sometimes it's custom code. The goal is solving the problem, not using fancy tech.

Ship and Iterate

Perfect is the enemy of done. I build working solutions quickly, get real feedback, and improve from there.

Fast Learner, Adaptable Builder

I've picked up new tools and domains quickly throughout my career—from iOS development to Airtable extensions to ERP systems. What matters isn't the specific technology; it's understanding the underlying patterns and knowing how to learn efficiently.

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Work Experience

Roles where I've built real systems and solved real problems. Each includes a featured project that shows depth.

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Tools & Systems

Tools are means to an end. I care more about choosing the right tool for the job than mastering every framework.

I choose languages based on the problem, not preference. JavaScript for web and automation, Python for data, Swift for iOS.

JavaScript/TypeScript

Primary for web apps, automation, Airtable extensions

Python

Data processing, scripting, reconciliation scripts

Swift

iOS development with SwiftUI and UIKit

Java

Backend development and enterprise systems

SQL

Data queries and database design

HTML/CSS

The fundamentals that never go away

Languages I Speak

Mandarin (Native)
English (Fluent)
Japanese (Intermediate)
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About Me

I'm a Solutions Engineer based in New York, with a background that spans computer science and psychology. That combination shapes how I work—I care about both the technical correctness of a system and how people actually use it.

My path has taken me from iOS development to technical operations to presales engineering. What connects these roles is a consistent focus: understanding problems deeply, building practical solutions, and explaining complex things clearly.

I learn fast because I focus on patterns, not just tools. When I encounter a new domain—whether it's ERP systems, school management, or financial reconciliation—I start by mapping the system and understanding the stakeholders.

Education

Columbia University

M.S. Computer Science · Software & Systems

3.5 GPA

Colgate University

B.A. Computer Science & Psychology

3.9 GPA

What Drives Me

  • Building things that people actually use
  • Making complex systems understandable
  • Finding the simplest solution that works
  • Learning new domains quickly
  • Bridging technical and business perspectives

Let's Work Together

I'm open to Solutions Engineering, Presales, and Technical Operations roles. If you're looking for someone who can bridge business and technical worlds, let's talk.

Based in New York · Open to remote opportunities