👋 Hi, I’m Xihai Ren

Welcome to my GitHub! I’m an enthusiastic software developer with over 6 years of professional experience in Java development, microservices architecture, and full-stack web development. My passion lies in building scalable, efficient, and user-centric applications, and I’m always on the lookout for new technologies and challenges to further enhance my expertise.

💻 What I Do

•	Java Development: Expertise in building robust backend systems using Spring Boot, Hibernate, and other Java frameworks.
•	Full-Stack Development: Proficient in both backend and frontend technologies, including React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
•	Database Management: Skilled in managing and optimizing MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases to ensure efficient data handling and performance.
•	Microservices Architecture: Experienced in designing flexible, maintainable systems that perform well under high concurrency.

🎓 Ongoing Learning

I’m currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Cloud Development and Operations at Algonquin College, focusing on modern cloud-based architectures, DevOps methodologies, and AWS technologies to stay ahead of industry trends.

Recent Projects:

•	Multilingual Database Application: Designed and implemented a multilingual web application using Spring Boot, Thymeleaf, and MySQL, with automated testing using JUnit.
•	The Culture Screener: Developed WordPress plugins using PHP and jQuery, integrated Selenium-based web automation testing, and enhanced system reliability.

🌱 Always Growing

Learning and improvement are at the heart of everything I do. My current focus areas include:

•	Cloud Technologies: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
•	Testing Automation: Selenium, JUnit, PHPUnit
•	New Languages: Exploring Go and enhancing Python proficiency

📫 Get in Touch

•	Explore my repositories for more about my projects and contributions.
•	Connect with me on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/xihai-ren/).
•	Feel free to reach out via email at renxihai@gmail.com.