Jiantao Shen | Backend Software Developer

Hello, I'm Jiantao Shen

I'm a Backend-focused software developer working with C#/.NET and Python to build APIs and applications that turn AI capabilities into practical software products.

Featured Projects

Selected work that demonstrates my skills.

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LightManager

A project management application built around an ASP.NET Core Web API, with authentication, role-based authorization, project and task workflows, persistent PostgreSQL data and Azure deployment.

C#ASP.NET CoreEntity Framework CorePostgreSQL+3
v.1.2.0

Price Watch

A local-first product price monitoring and AI shopping assistance application built with React, TypeScript, ASP.NET Core, Python, Playwright, FastAPI, and Ollama, supporting multi-store price tracking, price history, package normalization, automated runs, email notifications, and local AI price analysis.

ReactTypeScriptViteTailwind CSS+9

Blogs & Technical Notes

Personal notes and articles on website and software development.

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7 min

AZ-900 exam guide

The knowledge you need to know for take a AZ-900 exam. Still working in process.

Microsoft AzureAZ-900 ExamWorking in process
7 min

Discussion on AI Development in 2026

A discussion about the advantages, limitations, and changing role of programmers in AI-assisted software development in 2026

AI DevelopmentDiscussion Notes
4 min

Scraper Deployment: Cloud or Local Execution

Why I moved from Google Cloud Run to local execution, including the test results and trade-offs behind the deployment decision.

DeploymentGoogle CloudAutomationWindows

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