I co-founded and led Moonshot Garage Labs, delivering Web2 and Web3 solutions with Ethereum and Immutable X. We developed tailored blockchain solutions for clients like Toyota and Qantas Airlines, focusing on scalability, security, and efficiency.Technologies used: NodeJS, Typescript, NestJS, Firebase, Google Places API, GCP Secret Manager, API Cloud Key Management Service (KMS), GitHub Actions, NewRelic, Terraform, Tensorflow, Vercel, Solidity, GCP, Restful & GraphQL APIs.

At Datacom, I consulted for Stuff.co.nz, IAG New Zealand, and Eroad. As a senior developer and Tech Lead, I collaborated with senior stakeholders, participated in meetings, and provided technical insight for project planning and decision-making.Technologies used: Angular JS, Typescript, Jest, Microservices, Java 10, Spring MVC, Springboot, Gradle, Redis, LDAP, Liquibase, Mockito, CI/CD, Jenkins Pipelines, AWS, Docker, React Native (Android Focused).

I founded and bootstrapped the company initially under the name "Luk App." After merging with a rapidly growing company called "Eat Local NZ," we rebranded the platform to reflect our new identity and mission. Eat Local was a software platform designed to support local restaurants with low fees, offering table ordering, pick-up, and delivery mechanisms. During COVID-19, it provided essential services to help businesses remain operational.I led the technological vision and strategy… Show more I founded and bootstrapped the company initially under the name "Luk App." After merging with a rapidly growing company called "Eat Local NZ," we rebranded the platform to reflect our new identity and mission. Eat Local was a software platform designed to support local restaurants with low fees, offering table ordering, pick-up, and delivery mechanisms. During COVID-19, it provided essential services to help businesses remain operational.I led the technological vision and strategy, managing a team to deliver high-quality solutions. We launched a marketplace platform for local food businesses, integrating payment gateways, inventory management, and customer relationship management.Utilizing technologies such as React Native, Redux, Node JS, Firebase, Google Cloud Platform, Stripe, and Elastic Search, I ensured the platform was scalable, secure, and optimized. Key features included real-time order tracking, automated notifications, and advanced search functionalities.I built relationships with local vendors and customers, organized community events, and drove engagement. Using agile methodologies (Scrum), I managed project development efficiently, ensuring continuous improvement and timely delivery.Collaborating with marketing, I developed strategies for user acquisition and retention, analyzed user data for product improvements, and oversaw budgeting and financial planning to support business growth. My efforts focused on creating a positive impact on local communities by supporting small businesses and promoting local food culture. Show less

At the University of Auckland, I played a key role in developing software solutions to address business problems. I built a middleware to connect the university's system with another external system, ensuring seamless data integration and communication. Utilizing technologies such as Java 8, SpringBoot, AWS, Apache Kafka, and Postgres, I contributed to the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust and scalable applications. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather… Show more At the University of Auckland, I played a key role in developing software solutions to address business problems. I built a middleware to connect the university's system with another external system, ensuring seamless data integration and communication. Utilizing technologies such as Java 8, SpringBoot, AWS, Apache Kafka, and Postgres, I contributed to the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust and scalable applications. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver solutions that met the university's needs. Show less

At Commercebuild, I led the migration of the existing system from PHP to React JS, utilizing microcomponents to enhance modularity and maintainability. I played a hands-on role in developing and implementing software solutions using a variety of technologies.On the front-end, I used SASS, Bootstrap 4.0, Reacstrap, ReactJS, Redux (including Redux-Thunk, Redux-Saga, and Redux-Form), Immutable JS, Lodash, Axios, Webpack 3, ES6, Babel, Jest, and Enzyme. I ensured that the UI was highly… Show more At Commercebuild, I led the migration of the existing system from PHP to React JS, utilizing microcomponents to enhance modularity and maintainability. I played a hands-on role in developing and implementing software solutions using a variety of technologies.On the front-end, I used SASS, Bootstrap 4.0, Reacstrap, ReactJS, Redux (including Redux-Thunk, Redux-Saga, and Redux-Form), Immutable JS, Lodash, Axios, Webpack 3, ES6, Babel, Jest, and Enzyme. I ensured that the UI was highly responsive and efficient.On the back-end, I worked with Java 8, SpringBoot, and the Spring Framework, utilizing tools like Maven 3, Apache JEXL, and Hibernate. I developed RESTful APIs and used Swagger for API documentation. For databases, I worked with H2DB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, ensuring robust data management.I also leveraged Google Cloud Platform, Docker, and Kubernetes for deployment and containerization, ensuring scalable and reliable application deployment.Throughout the project, I collaborated closely with product managers and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions. I led technical discussions, made key decisions on architecture and tools, and provided guidance to the development team. I applied agile methodologies (Scrum) to manage project development efficiently, conducting regular sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Show less

At Latipay, I played a key role as a Senior Full Stack Developer, contributing to the development and optimization of payment solutions tailored for the Chinese market. I was responsible for both front-end and back-end development, utilizing a range of technologies to deliver robust and scalable applications.On the front-end, I worked with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React JS, React-Toolbox, Redux, and Redux Saga to create responsive and user-friendly interfaces. On the… Show more At Latipay, I played a key role as a Senior Full Stack Developer, contributing to the development and optimization of payment solutions tailored for the Chinese market. I was responsible for both front-end and back-end development, utilizing a range of technologies to deliver robust and scalable applications.On the front-end, I worked with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React JS, React-Toolbox, Redux, and Redux Saga to create responsive and user-friendly interfaces. On the back-end, I used Java 8, Spring Framework, SpringBoot, MySQL DB, MyBatis, and Hibernate to develop secure and efficient payment processing systems. I also integrated third-party APIs to enhance the platform’s functionality.I collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and implement solutions that met business objectives. I participated in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and high-quality standards. Show less

At IBM, I served as a Senior Full Stack Developer, focusing on both Java development and user interface development. My role involved leveraging a variety of technologies to build and enhance enterprise-level applications.I specialized in Java development, utilizing J2EE, JAX-RS, and JAX-WS to develop robust and scalable backend systems. I also worked extensively with databases, using DB2 and NoSQL for efficient data management.On the front-end, I worked with JavaScript and the… Show more At IBM, I served as a Senior Full Stack Developer, focusing on both Java development and user interface development. My role involved leveraging a variety of technologies to build and enhance enterprise-level applications.I specialized in Java development, utilizing J2EE, JAX-RS, and JAX-WS to develop robust and scalable backend systems. I also worked extensively with databases, using DB2 and NoSQL for efficient data management.On the front-end, I worked with JavaScript and the Dojo Toolkit to create intuitive and responsive user interfaces. Additionally, I employed RSA Modelling (Rational based tools) for effective system design and architecture.My responsibilities included writing and optimizing X-Query for data retrieval and manipulation. I collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver high-quality solutions that met business needs.Throughout my tenure, I participated in code reviews and applied best practices to ensure the maintainability and performance of the codebase. We followed the waterfall methodology, ensuring a structured and sequential approach to project development, with clearly defined stages and deliverables. Show less

At Portland Software Services, I played a critical role as a Senior Software Engineer, contributing to a robust and large-scale project with clients in China, Brazil, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. My responsibilities included analyzing specifications and providing feedback to the BA team to ensure that project requirements were clear and actionable.I developed and implemented software solutions using a variety of technologies. On the back-end, I utilized Java 8, Mule ESB 3.4… Show more At Portland Software Services, I played a critical role as a Senior Software Engineer, contributing to a robust and large-scale project with clients in China, Brazil, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. My responsibilities included analyzing specifications and providing feedback to the BA team to ensure that project requirements were clear and actionable.I developed and implemented software solutions using a variety of technologies. On the back-end, I utilized Java 8, Mule ESB 3.4, EJB3/J2EE, RESTful WS, and Oracle 11. I worked with Wildfly 8.2 and Websphere for application deployment, ensuring high performance and reliability. I also employed Hibernate/JPA for efficient data management.On the front-end, I developed user interfaces using JSF2.2, Primefaces, HTML, JavaScript, and jQuery. I ensured that the interfaces were intuitive and user-friendly.I was responsible for testing to ensure that the software released to our clients met the highest standards. I used tools such as Junit and Mockito for unit testing, and Ant and Maven for build automation.I worked in a Unix environment and used Git and Bitbucket for version control. I also utilized Jira, Confluence, and Bamboo to manage project workflows, document processes, and automate deployments.Collaboration was a key part of my role, as I worked closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. I participated in code reviews and adhered to best practices to maintain the performance and maintainability of the codebase. Show less

At Theta Systems Ltd, I worked on a project for the New Zealand Association of Credit Unions (NZACU). My primary responsibility was to investigate a middleware "black box" system, which lacked source code, and migrate it using modern technology. This new system connected their front-end to their database, which housed all the business logic.I utilized Agile methodologies with SCRUM to manage the project efficiently. On the back-end, I used Java 7, JAXB2, Spring MVC, and RESTful WS to… Show more At Theta Systems Ltd, I worked on a project for the New Zealand Association of Credit Unions (NZACU). My primary responsibility was to investigate a middleware "black box" system, which lacked source code, and migrate it using modern technology. This new system connected their front-end to their database, which housed all the business logic.I utilized Agile methodologies with SCRUM to manage the project efficiently. On the back-end, I used Java 7, JAXB2, Spring MVC, and RESTful WS to develop the new middleware. I employed Apache CXF and SUN Jersey for web services and implemented OAuth2 for security.For data management, I worked with IBM UniVerse DB (Rocket Universe DB). I managed version control using Git and automated builds with Maven 3.Throughout the project, I collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the new middleware met the business requirements and integrated seamlessly with the existing systems. Show less

At Magic Memories, I played a pivotal role in developing a system for Wet 'n Wild water park in the Gold Coast, Australia. This system allowed riders to scan a wristband, which triggered infrared cameras to take photos during rides. We built kiosks around the park where visitors could scan their wristbands to view and purchase their photos, receiving them via email.As part of a team working with Agile methodologies using SCRUM, I contributed to project development efficiently. Tools and… Show more At Magic Memories, I played a pivotal role in developing a system for Wet 'n Wild water park in the Gold Coast, Australia. This system allowed riders to scan a wristband, which triggered infrared cameras to take photos during rides. We built kiosks around the park where visitors could scan their wristbands to view and purchase their photos, receiving them via email.As part of a team working with Agile methodologies using SCRUM, I contributed to project development efficiently. Tools and technologies used in this role included Jira for project management, Maven2 for build automation, and Git for version control.On the back-end, I developed using Java 7, JAXB2, SOAP WS, WSDL, REST/HTTP APIs (including JSON), Spring, Tomcat7, JPA, Hibernate, and Spring ORM. For data management, I worked with PostgreSQL. Additionally, I used JMS and RabbitMQ for messaging.On the front-end, I worked with PHP5, Xdebug, and CodeIgniter. I also utilized GWT, Sencha GWT, and GWTEventService (Server-Push Technique) to create responsive and interactive user interfaces. Show less

As a Senior Java Developer, I was instrumental in building and fixing the account system. My role involved utilizing a range of technologies to ensure the robustness and efficiency of the system.On the back-end, I developed using Java, EJB3, JPA, and Hibernate (including HQL and Criteria). I worked with JBoss Seam and JBoss AS 5.1 for application development and deployment. For data management, I used MySQL 5.1.On the front-end, I developed user interfaces using JSF 1.2… Show more As a Senior Java Developer, I was instrumental in building and fixing the account system. My role involved utilizing a range of technologies to ensure the robustness and efficiency of the system.On the back-end, I developed using Java, EJB3, JPA, and Hibernate (including HQL and Criteria). I worked with JBoss Seam and JBoss AS 5.1 for application development and deployment. For data management, I used MySQL 5.1.On the front-end, I developed user interfaces using JSF 1.2, Facelets, RichFaces, A4j, Prototype, and jQuery. I also employed SEAM Remote for creating responsive and interactive applications.I utilized IReport/Jasper for reporting, and JUnit and Selenium for testing and ensuring the quality of the software. I also used Jenkins for continuous integration and automated builds. Show less

At Konnect, a product that facilitates secure and efficient health data exchange between insurers and healthcare providers, I served as the primary developer for specified projects. I analyzed specifications and provided feedback to the BA team, ensuring that project requirements were clear and actionable. I conducted robust testing to maintain the highest standards of software release to our clients.I worked in both Windows and Unix environments, utilizing a range of… Show more At Konnect, a product that facilitates secure and efficient health data exchange between insurers and healthcare providers, I served as the primary developer for specified projects. I analyzed specifications and provided feedback to the BA team, ensuring that project requirements were clear and actionable. I conducted robust testing to maintain the highest standards of software release to our clients.I worked in both Windows and Unix environments, utilizing a range of technologies to develop and implement solutions. On the back-end, I used EJB3/J2EE, Oracle, and DB2. I employed various Java frameworks, including JSF, and Hibernate for application development.On the front-end, I developed using HTML, JavaScript (AJAX, jQuery), ensuring responsive and interactive user interfaces. I used JBoss and Websphere for application deployment, and IReport and JasperServer for reporting.For testing, I utilized JUnit and Hudson, ensuring the quality and reliability of the software. I also used Ant and Maven for build automation. Show less

At Boavista Serviços, I played a pivotal role in creating a new software system from scratch, designed to be a generic system for schools and universities. My responsibilities included the analysis, monitoring, and development of J2EE systems. I worked in an Agile environment using SCRUM, which facilitated efficient and collaborative project development.I developed using Java and utilized various Java frameworks and technologies, including Facelets, JSF, Rich Faces, A4J, JBoss Seam, and… Show more At Boavista Serviços, I played a pivotal role in creating a new software system from scratch, designed to be a generic system for schools and universities. My responsibilities included the analysis, monitoring, and development of J2EE systems. I worked in an Agile environment using SCRUM, which facilitated efficient and collaborative project development.I developed using Java and utilized various Java frameworks and technologies, including Facelets, JSF, Rich Faces, A4J, JBoss Seam, and Spring. For data management, I worked with PostgreSQL and employed JPA, Hibernate (including HQL and Criteria) for ORM.On the front-end, I used Rich Faces, My Faces, and Tomahawk to create responsive and user-friendly interfaces. I deployed applications on Tomcat and JBoss AS, ensuring robust and scalable solutions. Additionally, I employed IReport/Jasper for reporting. Show less

At Tivex, my first official job, I was involved in the analysis, development, and maintenance of J2SE software, SMTP, J2EE interfaces, and security software based on Linux with a PHP interface. This software provided a UI on top of a Linux server to protect companies.I conducted surveys and analyzed requirements for development, ensuring that the software met client needs. Working within an Agile environment using XP methodology, I developed using a variety of technologies, including… Show more At Tivex, my first official job, I was involved in the analysis, development, and maintenance of J2SE software, SMTP, J2EE interfaces, and security software based on Linux with a PHP interface. This software provided a UI on top of a Linux server to protect companies.I conducted surveys and analyzed requirements for development, ensuring that the software met client needs. Working within an Agile environment using XP methodology, I developed using a variety of technologies, including Java, PHP, Perl, Shell Script, and JavaScript/Ajax.I worked extensively in a Linux environment, managing technologies such as Squid, Iptables, Qmail, Qos, and VPN (IPsec/PPTP). I used Facelets, JSP, JSF, Rich Faces, A4J, and JBoss Seam for application development.For data management, I worked with MySQL 4 and MySQL 5, and employed JPA, Hibernate (including HQL and Criteria) for ORM. I deployed applications on Tomcat, ensuring robust and scalable solutions. Show less