Proficient Skills
- JavaScript / TypeScript / Node.js
- React / Next.js
- Amazon Web Services
- Go
- .NET / C#
- Swift
- MongoDB
Familiar Skills
Svelte
Angular
Vue
GraphQL
SQL
Python
Jenkins
Docker
Three.js
Senior Software Engineer
Qantas Airways
December 2022 — Current
Sydney, Australia
Tech stack: Next.js • Preact • Express.js • AWS Lambda • AWS RDS • AWS Redshift • Jenkins • Terraform • Ansible • Splunk • Jest • Mocha Test
• Spearheaded the implementation of a Customer Service Centre Application harnessing Next.js, Akamai, and Jest. The project streamlined operations, and enhanced user experience for a user base of 1500+ DAU.
• In a team of Five, I led the successful delivery of the largest internal marketing application serving over 150 employees across 12 Qantas Loyalty Marketing Channels leveraging Preact, AWS Lambda, and Amazon RDS.
• Reduced organisational AWS expenditure by over $55,000 annually through strategic decommissioning of a redundant prior project.
Creative Software Engineer
SLIK Creative Agency
June 2022 — December 2022
Sydney, Australia
Tech stack: React/Gatsby • Node.js/Nest.js • MongoDB • Contentful • AWS S3 • Three.js • GSAP • Blender • Netlify • Heroku
• Pioneered Australia's First Metaverse Virtual Playground utilising Three.js and Blender for corporate gatherings and virtual meetings.
• Engineered static web applications leveraging Gatsby for Nine News, including Sydney Morning Herald's Annual Impact Report.
• Undertook the migration of a legacy email builder app from Angular to React, optimising maintenance and enhancing user interface.
Software Engineer
Government of New Zealand, Health NZ
August 2021 — February 2022
Auckland, New Zealand
Tech stack: Angular • .NET • C# • TypeScript • Redis • Oracle SQL Database • Jira • Azure DevOps
• Developed and designed a web application utilising Angular and .NET Core to monitor hospitals' legacy system status.
• Conceptualised and implemented a bespoke management web app empowering administrators to manage data stored in Redis.
• Elevated an application's Google Chrome Lighthouse Score by over 60% through a complete redesign of the frontend layout structure.
Software Engineer
Canary Data Solutions Ltd.
September 2020 — August 2021
Auckland, New Zealand
Tech stack: Vue • ASP.NET • C#/VB • TypeScript • Microsoft SQL Server • Jenkins • Knockout.js • TeamCity • Octopus Deploy
• Collaborated closely with clients across industries to architect and deliver tailor-made applications aligning with their business needs.
• Implemented an overhaul of the corporate website with ASP.NET, injecting modern design principles for an enhanced user experience.
• Reduced an application's runtime error by over 65% by migrating the backend server to TypeScript and introducing Unit Tests.
Software Engineer
Chancery Investment (Startup)
September 2020 — March 2021
Berkeley, California
Tech stack: React • Node.js • MongoDB • jQuery • Bootstrap • Jira • Trello • Heroku
• Enhanced frontend fetch logic by adding efficient helper functions, significantly improving data retrieval and processing speed.
• Optimised the mobile browsing experience by incorporating a comprehensive redesign of the mobile layout, resulting in a more intuitive and responsive interface that boosted user engagement and satisfaction.
• Conducted the end-to-end development of frontend UI and logic for the feedback button, integrating user-friendly design elements and robust functionality, enhancing user interaction and feedback collection mechanisms.
Intern Software Developer
Yourcar (Startup)
January 2020 — March 2021
Auckland, New Zealand
Tech stack: React/Next.js • PostgreSQL • GraphQL • Postman API Testing • Jest Test • Cypress • HubSpot • Barista Skills! ☕
• Engineered an internal tool to precisely compute the write-off percentage for newly purchased New Zealand vehicles within an 18-month window.
• Elevated the resilience of the company's web application by undertaking comprehensive end-to-end testing on the frontend platform utilising Cypress.
• Navigated and thrived in a dynamic startup environment, acquiring valuable professional experience in a high-paced setting.
Frontend Software Developer
The University of Auckland
January 2020 — November 2020
Auckland, New Zealand
Tech stack: Communication Skills • Project Management • WordPress • HTML • CSS • JavaScript • Git
• Working in a team of Four, I implemented innovative upgrades to the website for the University's startup incubator Velocity, utilising JavaScript and WordPress.
• Collaborated closely with University senior management to strategise and execute seamless communication plans, ensuring a coordinated and effective website deployment.
• Orchestrated ongoing maintenance and enhancements for the Velocity Website to ensure seamless functionality and user experience.
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