I am a senior software engineer and team leader, implementing a complex computer system using microservices.The software deals with the many quirks and challenging requirements of a very fluid industry.

Studying for my Masters in Business Administration at Murdoch University while looking out for opportunities.

I oversaw the development of the whole codebase (Node.js backend and Polymer frontend), designed the database, API, and general architecture, for the Gigsnet booking system. I authored a huge part of the code and coordinated the development team.Gigsnet is a system that allows people to post jobs online, and then get giggers of specific categories (initially bands, comedians, magicians and circus act) to make their offers.The application is completely responsive, looking native when… Show more I oversaw the development of the whole codebase (Node.js backend and Polymer frontend), designed the database, API, and general architecture, for the Gigsnet booking system. I authored a huge part of the code and coordinated the development team.Gigsnet is a system that allows people to post jobs online, and then get giggers of specific categories (initially bands, comedians, magicians and circus act) to make their offers.The application is completely responsive, looking native when running on mobile devices and on desktop computers. Show less

I organised and coordinated all of the work required to create, from the ground up, the development of the movie-making software called “Wonder” https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobily1.wonder.wondermovies.I managed the development theme and coordinated the design of the software, working on the backlog and coordinated with the customer, helping selecting what each bi-weekly milestone would achieve. I coordinated the project’s setup, development and production lifecycles… Show more I organised and coordinated all of the work required to create, from the ground up, the development of the movie-making software called “Wonder” https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobily1.wonder.wondermovies.I managed the development theme and coordinated the design of the software, working on the backlog and coordinated with the customer, helping selecting what each bi-weekly milestone would achieve. I coordinated the project’s setup, development and production lifecycles, and deployment requirements. Show less

I worked on Hotplate, a software framework aimed at writing responsive, web­-based, application-­like business software. In the process, I developed several NodeJS modules (https://github.com/mercmobily), as part of Hotplate (http://www.hotplatejs.com). The modules include SimpleDeclare (1 page implementation of Javascript inheritance), JsonRestStores (implementation of JSON REST stores easily), SimpleDbLayer (layer used by JsonRestStores), simpleschema (simple, extensible schema library… Show more I worked on Hotplate, a software framework aimed at writing responsive, web­-based, application-­like business software. In the process, I developed several NodeJS modules (https://github.com/mercmobily), as part of Hotplate (http://www.hotplatejs.com). The modules include SimpleDeclare (1 page implementation of Javascript inheritance), JsonRestStores (implementation of JSON REST stores easily), SimpleDbLayer (layer used by JsonRestStores), simpleschema (simple, extensible schema library used by JsonRestStore), Hotplate (modular framework based on express to create powerful 1-­page business applications). Show less

I worked for Applicom (http://www.applicomhq.com), a software startup that focuses on the release of Apollo (http://www.apollohq.com). Apollo is a project management/CRM platform in the cloud (ala Basecamp/Highrise). At Applicom, I worked on all aspects of product development, community engagement, quality control, financial structuring, and product launch. Apollo’s launch (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_(software)) was a success, and it’s currently one of the major players in… Show more I worked for Applicom (http://www.applicomhq.com), a software startup that focuses on the release of Apollo (http://www.apollohq.com). Apollo is a project management/CRM platform in the cloud (ala Basecamp/Highrise). At Applicom, I worked on all aspects of product development, community engagement, quality control, financial structuring, and product launch. Apollo’s launch (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_(software)) was a success, and it’s currently one of the major players in terms of online project management software. Show less

I worked for The Open Company Partners, which founded Free Software Magazine ( http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com ). Free Software Magazine quickly became a leading online magazine about free software, with a pagerank of 8 in 2008 and millions of unique visitors each month. I was responsible of the initial financial structuring of the magazine, the technical infrastructure to manage the articles’ workflow, budgeting and the company’s overall direction. I also coordinated the… Show more I worked for The Open Company Partners, which founded Free Software Magazine ( http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com ). Free Software Magazine quickly became a leading online magazine about free software, with a pagerank of 8 in 2008 and millions of unique visitors each month. I was responsible of the initial financial structuring of the magazine, the technical infrastructure to manage the articles’ workflow, budgeting and the company’s overall direction. I also coordinated the magazine’s staff and authors. Show less

I worked for myself, as a custom developer and a system administrator. I had several customers, and focused on small short ­term projects (maximum 6 months). I had a chance to work with several technologies and with small groups of people who were often brighter and more experienced than me.

Trained people in IT skills

I helped Squiz.Net's manager and owner, John­Paul Syriatowicz, start Squiz.Net (based in Sydney). The company today has over 300 employees, and are the company behind MySource Matrix, a leading CMS widely used in the Australian government

Worked as a technical editor for three magazines: Computer Programming, Dev., Login.