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Sydney, Au

As an AI Engineer at EduMetaverse, I specialise in developing AI-driven educational applications designed to revolutionise learning experiences. My role involves:- Innovative Chatbot Development: Spearheaded the design and implementation of chatbot applications that allow interactive conversations with literary characters and renowned authors, significantly enhancing users' literary comprehension and engagement.- Engagement through AI: Crafted chatbots with dynamic personalities, making educational interactions more engaging and relatable for students.- Accuracy with Retrieval Augmentation: Employed retrieval-augmented generation techniques to ensure chatbots provide students with precise and reliable information.- Utilisation of Advanced AI Models: Integrated various large language models to develop chatbots capable of delivering intelligent and contextually appropriate responses.- Collaborative Development: Worked closely with a cross-functional team of educators, content creators, and developers to align application functionalities with educational objectives and user requirements.

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

In my role as a Software Engineer at Hexaware Technologies, I worked for the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where I was part of a highly skilled team focused on developing innovative and scalable solutions utilising a AWS/PHP/React stack. My responsibilities and achievements in this position include:- Developing, and implementing high-quality software solutions tailored to meet business requirements and enhance user experience at UNSW.- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge applications and features that align with UNSW's objectives and client needs.- Utilising my expertise in PHP, React, and AWS services to build robust, flexible, and scalable applications that can handle high traffic volumes and perform optimally under various conditions.- Ensuring seamless integration of front-end and back-end components by leveraging industry best practices and modern development methodologies.- Continuously seeking opportunities to optimize and refactor code for improved performance and maintainability.- Staying up to date with the latest trends and advancements in the software development landscape, especially in the areas of PHP, React, and AWS technologies, to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality and relevant software solutions.

Sydney, New South Wales (Nsw), Au

Leading and managing cross-functional teams of engineers, business analysts, team leaders, and business partners to deliver technology solutions for UNSW's Faculties.- Overseeing a portfolio of projects, providing operational support for web applications, and driving digital transformation initiatives.- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing strategic consultation and ensuring customer needs are met.- Designing, developing, and deploying enterprise web applications, while staying up-to-date with the latest technology trends and advancements.

Sydney, New South Wales (Nsw), Au

Responsible for leading teams of software developers and devops engineers who deliver and support technology solutions for all Faculties in at the University of New South Wales

Sydney, New South Wales (Nsw), Au

Responsible for leading a team of 9 software application developers who deliver and support technology solutions for all Faculties at the University of New South Wales

Sydney, New South Wales (Nsw), Au

Responsible for designing, developing and deploying enterprise web applications at the University of New South Wales.Notable project: Rebuilding the curriculum management application for the University in an Agile environment. Technology stack: Angular, PHP (Symfony), MSSQL, Azure (CI).Responsibilities include:- Building web and mobile applications for academic and professional staff - Finding technical solutions for academic and professional staff- Building websites for research projects- Enhancing the effective use of online research and education tools at UNSW- Web development related to research projects

As a freelance software developer and data analyst at Athena R&D, I worked on various projects that helped me strengthen my technical skills and gain experience in diverse domains. This includes software design and development, data analysis and development of predictive models.For more information on my work as a freelance software developer and data analyst, please see the Projects section.

As a founding partner of Fyndle, I was responsible for front-end development, user experience, and product design. This role allowed me to hone my skills in creating user-centric software solutions and working with diverse teams.

Brisbane, Queensland, Au

- Designed and developed the GO program for physical activity - a 12 week behavior change program to improve physical activity levels.- Project development for several research programs- Research and publishing academic papers (see publications)

Utrecht, Nl

At NETQ I was responsible for building front end templates to match client surveys to their company website style.I also supervised online survey research projects, liaising between clients and a multidisciplinary team. In addition, I advised clients on research quality.

Msc, Psychological Health Research

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Social And Organisational Psychology