role
liam van.
software engineer · oracle x google cloud · athens, ga
i build backend systems, ai features, and products people actually use. most days that means go and java on oci + gcp, digging through production issues, and occasionally shipping something from scratch.
now
active · oracle x google cloud
building
oci databases on gcp
create, restore, backup, and data guard flowsstack
go · java · terraform
grafana, oci, gcp cloud infrastructureoutside work
running, photos, and pool
the stuff i spend time on when i log offexperience
work.
01
Now
Oracle · GCP Integration (Oasis)
oracleGoogle Cloud
I work on bringing OCI database services onto GCP, making sure create, restore, backup, and Data Guard flows work across the API, console, and CLI.
- Work with Oracle and Google Cloud teams to unblock issues and line up production fixes.
- Build AI-assisted testing and internal tools for customer-facing database workflows.
- Help with releases, on-call support, and production debugging with Grafana and T2 telemetry.
GoJavaGCPOCIGrafanaTerraform
02
Built
Oracle University · LLM Search and Recommendations
oracle
During my Oracle internship, I built AI features that made learning content easier to find and more useful for each person using it.
- Built an LLM-powered recommendation experience for OCI learning content.
- Added OpenSearch-based video retrieval to Oracle University search.
- Shipped React and NestJS product features from design feedback through launch.
ReactNestJSTypeScriptOpenSearchLLMOCI
03
Earlier
Caterpillar · Backend and Data Systems
caterpillar
Before Oracle, I worked on backend APIs, data pipelines, and platform reliability in enterprise systems where performance and correctness mattered.
- Converted JSON workflows to Apache Parquet and improved storage efficiency by 30%.
- Built APIs and data flows that improved analysis speed by 50%.
- Improved distributed caching and CI/CD across Spring Boot and Angular services.
JavaSpring BootAngularParquetRedisCI/CD
projects
Product + AI
Fantasy Wizard
A fantasy football app built with React and Spring Boot for lineup, trade, and draft decisions.
ReactSpring BootJavaSleeper APIAI
Search + Recommendations
Oracle Learning Search
A search and recommendation experience that made Oracle learning content easier to find and browse.
ReactNestJSOpenSearchLLMTypeScript
strava
running.
5runs · april
24.6miles · april
9:34avg pace
via strava · view profile
outside work
hobbies.
Visual diary
Photography
Photography is probably my favorite way to slow down and pay attention to light, framing, and little details.
UGA Saturdays
College football
College football is part sport, part routine, and part excuse to be around friends. most of that energy goes to uga.
Off-hours reset
Playing pool
Pool is a good reset for me. it's focused, competitive, and a lot more about rhythm than people think.
contact
let's talk.
always open to interesting conversations. email is still the easiest way to reach me.