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Lead Software Engineer
Saywise
Mar 2024 — Present · Auckland, New Zealand
Leading architecture and development across backend and frontend for an AI-assisted podcast platform built from the ground up. Driving technical decisions and building scalable solutions using modern cloud and AI technologies.
Front End Lead
OneRoom
Sep 2020 — Mar 2024 · Auckland, New Zealand
Led development of a real-time streaming funeral app using React Native, managing the frontend architecture and team. Collaborated with product team on roadmap planning and feature prioritization to deliver a user-centric mobile experience.
Technical Lead
The Maverick Group
Jun 2022 — Dec 2022 · Auckland, New Zealand
Directed technical implementation for global clients and managed delivery from New Zealand. Led technical strategy and execution for complex enterprise projects.
Freelance Consultant
Sunday Empire Ltd
Dec 2020 — Nov 2022 · Auckland, New Zealand
Working on multiple projects using React Native, React, Node & AWS.
Senior React Native Developer
Coretex
Mar 2021 — Oct 2021 · Auckland, New Zealand
Developed electronic logbook mobile application with focus on reliability and user experience. Built features for tracking and logging with seamless synchronization.
Senior React Native Developer
Sky New Zealand
Aug 2020 — Nov 2020 · Auckland, New Zealand
Rebuilding SkyTV platform using React Native & You.i engine
Senior React Native developer
Chnnl
Apr 2020 — Aug 2020 · Auckland, New Zealand
Improved UX and rolled out new mental health tracking features in React Native. Enhanced user experience with intuitive UI improvements and new functionality.
Senior Frontend Developer
Innovation Capital
Dec 2019 — Apr 2020 · Auckland, New Zealand
Worked on 2 products, Ruck & PreviewMe.
Ruck is a mobile app to boost participation in playing rugby. Using React-native to develop the application.
PreviewMe is a content platform to showcase yourself effectively. Using React & Redux.
Senior Front-end engineer
2degrees NZ Ltd
Mar 2019 — Nov 2019 · Auckland, New Zealand
Set up development practice & helping with recruitment for a new online team. Lead development of new DataClock App.
Chief Executive Officer
Car Mate
Oct 2015 — May 2019 · New Zealand
Car Mate is an app that helps NZ drivers to purchase & maintain cars at discounted prices. Also, selling your car is FREE on Car Mate!
Mobile Lead
Airways
Mar 2023 — Sep 2023 · Auckland, New Zealand
Led React Native-based drone management platform rebranding and modernization. Built scalable features including geolocation tracking, background updates, and native video streaming while implementing CI/CD best practices.
Freelance Consultant
Raygun, TorqueIT, TradeTrack, Flow
Jun 2022 — Oct 2022 · Remote
Delivered React Native, React, NodeJS, and AWS-based solutions for multiple clients. Built full-stack applications from concept to deployment.
Senior React Native Developer
SkyTV NZ
Aug 2020 — Nov 2020 · Auckland, New Zealand
Rebuilt mobile platform using React Native and You.i Engine. Modernized legacy codebase and improved application performance and user interface.
Senior Frontend Engineer
Ruck & PreviewMe
Nov 2019 — Apr 2020 · Auckland, New Zealand
Worked on Ruck rugby app and PreviewMe content platform. Built responsive frontend experiences using React Native and Redux state management.
Senior Frontend Engineer
2degrees
Mar 2019 — Oct 2019 · Auckland, New Zealand
Set up development practices and helped with recruitment for the frontend team. Led DataClock App development establishing best practices and mentoring junior developers.
Senior React Native Developer
PushPay
Mar 2018 — Mar 2019 · Auckland, New Zealand
Worked as freelance React Native developer on core product features. Contributed to the mobile application powering payment and giving solutions.
Technical Lead
Fletcher Building
Dec 2017 — Feb 2018 · Auckland, New Zealand
Set up CI/CD pipeline and DevOps infrastructure for internal project. Implemented automation and deployment strategies to improve development efficiency.
Senior ReactJS Developer
Neighbourly
Oct 2017 — Dec 2017 · Auckland, New Zealand
Built real estate project UI with comprehensive unit and end-to-end testing. Created robust, well-tested components for real estate platform.
Senior Front-end Developer
Solnet
Sep 2016 — Oct 2017 · Auckland, New Zealand
Built Lotto app with React Native. Developed mobile application for lottery platform with focus on performance and user engagement.
Senior Front-end Developer
Touchcast
May 2016 — Sep 2016 · Auckland, New Zealand
Rebuilt Lotto platform with ReactJS and React Native. Modernized legacy application with modern frontend technologies.
Web Architect Developer
Yellow Pages
Oct 2015 — Feb 2016 · Auckland, New Zealand
Led redesign of Yellow Pages website using React and Atomic design principles. Architected scalable component system for large-scale directory application.
Senior Developer
Neighbourly
Feb 2015 — Sep 2015 · Auckland, New Zealand
Developed features for real estate platform. Built components and functionality for the Neighbourly real estate marketplace.
Senior Front-end Developer
Findly
Aug 2014 — Jan 2015 · Auckland, New Zealand
Developed frontend for search and discovery platform. Built user-facing components for location-based services.
Senior Web Developer & Operational
One Room
Nov 2012 — Aug 2014 · Auckland, New Zealand
Developed web applications and managed operational aspects of the business. Contributed to platform development while handling business operations.
Co-founder & Lead Back-end Developer
Canary
Sep 2011 — Jul 2014 · Auckland, New Zealand
Co-founded startup and led backend development. Built core infrastructure and systems for the Canary platform from inception through growth.
Intermediate Developer
OptimizerHQ
Mar 2010 — Sep 2011 · Auckland, New Zealand
Developed features for optimization platform. Built software solutions for business optimization and analytics.
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Education
University of Auckland
BCom/BE in Finance & Software Engineering
Jan 2004 — Jan 2010
2007 - Liaison of AUCG (Auckland University Collaboration Group - AUSA affiliated club)
2006 - President of AUKE (Auckland University Korean Engineers - AUSA affiliated club)
2005 - Treasury of AUKE (Auckland University Korean Engineers - AUSA affiliated club)
University of Auckland
BE/BCom Conjoint Degree - Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
Sep 2004 — Jun 2009
Glendowie College
High School
Sep 2003 — Jun 2003
Proxime accessit - ranked 2nd in the graduating class of 2003
Credentials
Course
Developing Secure Software
LinkedIn
Issued Mar 2019
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Skills
JestMobile ApplicationsAmazon S3GitWebpackProject ManagementfigmaFastlaneMongoDBHTML5LeadershipTerraformTypeScriptNode.jsJavaScriptReact.jsReact NativeFront-end DevelopmentStart-upsEntrepreneurshipReactAWSOpenAIReduxREST APIAgileCI/CDDevOpsAtomic DesignYou.i EngineNative modulesGeolocation trackingVideo streamingReal-time streamingMobile developmentFrontend developmentBackend developmentFull-stack developmentArchitectureTeam managementRecruitment