# Ken Lee **Engineering Lead** — Auckland, New Zealand > I am an entrepreneur and a lead developer. I am passionate about start-up and enjoy working with people smarter than me. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/leefecu ## Experience ### Lead Software Engineer, Saywise (2024-03 – 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. ### Mobile Lead, Airways (2023-03 – 2023-09) 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. ### Technical Lead, The Maverick Group (2022-06 – 2022-12) 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, Raygun, TorqueIT, TradeTrack, Flow (2022-06 – 2022-10) 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, Coretex (2021-03 – 2021-10) Auckland, New Zealand · Developed electronic logbook mobile application with focus on reliability and user experience. Built features for tracking and logging with seamless synchronization. ### Freelance Consultant, Sunday Empire Ltd (2020-12 – 2022-11) Auckland, New Zealand · Working on multiple projects using React Native, React, Node & AWS. ### Front End Lead, OneRoom (2020-09 – 2024-03) 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. ### Senior React Native Developer, Sky New Zealand (2020-08 – 2020-11) Auckland, New Zealand · Rebuilding SkyTV platform using React Native & You.i engine ### Senior React Native Developer, SkyTV NZ (2020-08 – 2020-11) Auckland, New Zealand · Rebuilt mobile platform using React Native and You.i Engine. Modernized legacy codebase and improved application performance and user interface. ### Senior React Native developer, Chnnl (2020-04 – 2020-08) 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 (2019-12 – 2020-04) 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 Frontend Engineer, Ruck & PreviewMe (2019-11 – 2020-04) Auckland, New Zealand · Worked on Ruck rugby app and PreviewMe content platform. Built responsive frontend experiences using React Native and Redux state management. ### Senior Front-end engineer, 2degrees NZ Ltd (2019-03 – 2019-11) Auckland, New Zealand · Set up development practice & helping with recruitment for a new online team. Lead development of new DataClock App. ### Senior Frontend Engineer, 2degrees (2019-03 – 2019-10) 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 (2018-03 – 2019-03) 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 (2017-12 – 2018-02) 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 (2017-10 – 2017-12) 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 (2016-09 – 2017-10) 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 (2016-05 – 2016-09) Auckland, New Zealand · Rebuilt Lotto platform with ReactJS and React Native. Modernized legacy application with modern frontend technologies. ### Chief Executive Officer, Car Mate (2015-10 – 2019-05) 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! ### Web Architect Developer, Yellow Pages (2015-10 – 2016-02) 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 (2015-02 – 2015-09) Auckland, New Zealand · Developed features for real estate platform. Built components and functionality for the Neighbourly real estate marketplace. ### Senior Front-end Developer, Findly (2014-08 – 2015-01) Auckland, New Zealand · Developed frontend for search and discovery platform. Built user-facing components for location-based services. ### Senior Web Developer & Operational, One Room (2012-11 – 2014-08) 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 (2011-09 – 2014-07) 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 (2010-03 – 2011-09) Auckland, New Zealand · Developed features for optimization platform. Built software solutions for business optimization and analytics. ## Education ### BE/BCom Conjoint Degree - Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), University of Auckland (2004-09 – 2009-06) ### BCom/BE in Finance & Software Engineering, University of Auckland (2004-01 – 2010-01) 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) ### High School, Glendowie College (2003-09 – 2003-06) Proxime accessit - ranked 2nd in the graduating class of 2003 ## Skills Jest, Mobile Applications, Amazon S3, Git, Webpack, Project Management, figma, Fastlane, MongoDB, HTML5, Leadership, Terraform, TypeScript, Node.js, JavaScript, React.js, React Native, Front-end Development, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, React, AWS, OpenAI, Redux, REST API, Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, Atomic Design, You.i Engine, Native modules, Geolocation tracking, Video streaming, Real-time streaming, Mobile development, Frontend development, Backend development, Full-stack development, Architecture, Team management, Recruitment ## Credentials - **Developing Secure Software** — LinkedIn (issued 2019-03) --- Source: https://saywise.com/ken (last modified 2026-05-22T04:49:21.048Z)