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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Worked on core product, developing new features and many more "CRAZY" cool stuff.* Implemented "Mission Critical" core features for Travelog.com* Proposed, proved out, and implemented a new player architecture that shortened release cycles 2x, and improved performance and reliability of our frontend codebase.* Designed and developed a set of frontend APIs, as well as a local SDK for third-party gadget developers. As the result, Versal was able to parallelize and scale up production of new gadgets, creating a significant competitive advantage.* Implement complex Payment System for Merchant Store Front* Embraced engineering culture of automated testing, CI, code reviews and git commits.* Explored functional programming, immutable state and reactive patterns.HTML, CSS, Javascript, ReactJS, Ruby on Rails, AWS, EC2, Twilio.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Planning and Develop web and mobile based application from zero to deployment. Some of my team notable projects are :1. Glassesonline (http://www.glassesonline.com.my) Malaysia largest online sunglasses and contact lenses retailer. 2. CompareHero (http://comparehero.my/) A financial comparison services which include comparison for insurance, credit card and travel insurance.3. VibeHero (http://vibehero.com/) Malaysia most popular and widely used rating and review site in South-East Asia 4. TaxiHero App ( http://www.taxiheroapp.com/ ) Application that enable users to quickly find taxi around Honk Kong. 5. Astro CompanionApp ( In development ) An application that enable Astro subscriber to view their favourite shows, record and set an remainder.Specialties: -Programming languages (PHP, JavaScript, Node js, Express js, MongoDB)-Web programming ( jQuery, CSS, HTML5, Angular.js)-Mobile (PhoneGap,cordova)-Database programming (MySQL, MSSQL,MongoDB)-Web Services (REST, SOAP, WCF)-Apache,AWS, Windows Azure-Code repository (Git (git-flow))

Singapura

• Use Microsoft technologies: C#, ASP.NET, SQL, MVC, and Microsoft Workflow to develop technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity• Design, code, test, debug and document software according to the functional requirements• Develop, maintain and support programs/tools for internal and external clients Analyse, diagnose and resolve errors related to their applications• Help define project plans requiring software development and hardware installations• Provide technical and project management expertise across multiple areas of application development• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as required• Investigate operational or systematic problems and user queries as required• Follow all department standards and methodologies• Interact and communicate effectively with all levels of staff, senior management and customers• Communicate effectively and clearly, in writing and verbally, in one-on-one and group presentation situations• Strong ability to effectively lead a team• Identify options for potential solutions and assess them for technical and business suitability• Draw up specific proposals for modified or replacement systems• Produce project feasibility reports• Present proposals to customers• Work closely with developers and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction• Draw up a testing schedule for the complete system• Oversee the implementation of a new system• Write user manuals• Train new system users• Keep abreast of technical and industry developments• Database Design, Develop MS SQL server applications like views, triggers and stored procedures.Specialties: ASP.NET, C#, Windows Azure, Amazon AWS,MVC, SQL, Entity Framework, Optimisation, REST, JSON, AJAX, JavaScript, jQuery, XML

Application Developerworked on the billing system integrating payments with paypal APIs.Sidekiq, MongoDB, MySQL, Performance Improvements.- Planning, Analysis, Design and Development of a website for a Bar/Club.- Chosen solution is Drupal 7 on top of PHP and MySQL: Set up of full environment and Drupal modules evaluation and selection.- Full theming of the website using Photoshop and Artisteer 3.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Cloudspace specializes in designing & creating web applications using agile software development in Ruby on Rails and PHP/MySQL frameworks .While working on many large scale rails applications with daily standup and weekly code reviews. Built a tool with Rails and node.js to remotely manage client’s web servers. Built an application with Ruby on Rails and nodejs that was helped clients lay out a website in real time with a developer. Helped create and manage a Rails app that allowed clients to print coupons. Worked on setting up Ubuntu servers and learned the ins and outs of setting up authorized keys and securing Linux servers. Environment: Ruby on Rails, Cucumber, PHP, Ec2, Ubuntu, Git, RSpec, node.js, continuous integration