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Lead Developer
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Toptal member since September 2, 2019
Bio
Imad has over 15 years of experience building software applications for the retail, finance, and insurance industries. His products are used by millions on a daily basis. He has mentored developers, written tests, developed specialized architecture, and understands the precision required to deliver products for banks and insurance companies. Imad's accuracy and attention to detail make him an asset on projects requiring high-use and high security.
Portfolio
CENTAUR PROPERTY PARTNERS SERVICES PTY LIMITED
JavaScript, React, Node.js, REST APIs, Authentication, Authorization, Debugging...
PN1A Pty Ltd
Development, Artificial Intelligence (AI), WordPress, System Architecture...
Dental Shop LLC
Architecture, Technical Leadership, Software Architecture, Full-stack...
Experience
- JavaScript - 14 years
- SQL - 14 years
- PostgreSQL - 13 years
- C# - 11 years
- Leadership - 8 years
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) - 5 years
- Node.js - 5 years
- React - 3 years
Preferred Environment
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Node.js, .NET Core, React
The most amazing...
...project I've helped develop are network modules for a PostgreSQL database to run distributed queries across database nodes.
Work Experience
Senior Full-stack JavaScript Engineer
2026 - 2026
CENTAUR PROPERTY PARTNERS SERVICES PTY LIMITED
- Set up AI infrastructure to run property analysis for various real estate data sets.
- Deployed AWS services in a scalable Fargate environment.
- Managed communications with external vendors for RE APIs across the globe.
Technologies: JavaScript, React, Node.js, REST APIs, Authentication, Authorization, Debugging, Data Validation, DOM, Secure Coding, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), API Integration, Audits, Application State Management, Hosting, Code Deployment, Webhooks, Base44, Stripe, Payments, Agentic RAG Systems, AI Product Strategy, System Design, Anthropic, Cloud Networking, Cybersecurity, Scaling, RAG Systems, Agentic Workflow Design, Agentic AI Systems, Optimization, Stakeholder Management
Senior Architect
2026 - 2026
PN1A Pty Ltd
- Delivered a proposal for a V2 of the B2B eCommerce platform, migrating away from the current Shopify platform, which has certain limitations.
- Delivered an AI strategy document using RAG and AI processing for the B2B website.
- Provided a budget estimate for the V2 and V3, which is going to be a B2B2C website.
Technologies: Development, Artificial Intelligence (AI), WordPress, System Architecture, Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG), RAG Architecture, eCommerce, APIs, Strapi, API/Services Architecture, Database Schema Design, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Next.js, AI Programming, AI Design, AI Automation, AI Agent Orchestration, Integration, Beauty Products, Amazon EventBridge, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Codex, AI-assisted Development, Agentic Engineering, IT Security, Security, Multitenancy, Transactions, Payments, Agentic RAG Systems, AI Product Strategy, System Design, Anthropic, Cloud Networking, Cybersecurity, Scaling, Training, Optimization
Tech Lead/Technical Advisor
2024 - 2026
Dental Shop LLC
- Delivered the design and architecture of the first version of the dental shop platform.
- Hired the engineering team to build the platform from scratch and provided guidance throughout.
- Acted as a fractional CTO for the project end-to-end.
Technologies: Architecture, Technical Leadership, Software Architecture, Full-stack, Agile Software Development, Solution Architecture, Agile, Database Structure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), CI/CD Pipelines, APIs, Marketplaces, Distributed Architecture, API/Services Architecture, Database Schema Design, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Vercel, Next.js, Data Analytics, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Multi-tenant SaaS, Serverless Architecture, AI-assisted Development, Agentic Engineering, Performance Optimization, AI-generated Code, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Penetration Testing, IT Security, AWS Fargate, Scalable Web Services, AI Tools, AWS Cloud Operations, Security, Transactions, System Design, Anthropic, Cloud Networking, Cybersecurity, Scaling, Executive Leadership, Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Data
Senior Full-stack Developer
2025 - 2025
RateIt
- Reviewed Azure infrastructure and proposed cost reduction measures.
- Reviewed GCP infrastructure and proposed cost reduction measures.
- Assisted in implementing various features within the application using .NET and Angular.
Technologies: .NET, Angular, NoSQL, SaaS, Azure, DevOps, Full-stack Development, Infrastructure, Communication, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Development, Claude, Claude Code, Test-driven Development (TDD), Distributed Architecture, API/Services Architecture, Database Schema Design, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Relational Databases, Multi-tenant SaaS, Serverless Architecture, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Codex, AI-assisted Development, Agentic Engineering, Performance Optimization, AI-generated Code, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), AI Tools, AWS Cloud Operations, Security, Multitenancy, Transactions, Know Your Customer (KYC), Payments, Enterprise Software, Prisma, Anthropic, Optimization
Head of Engineering
2022 - 2025
Switchboard
- Built an integration platform to connect heterogeneous platforms together to transfer data.
- Added integration with over 50 external systems in the platform.
- Added AI services to enrich the data that is transferred through the platform.
Technologies: Amazon API Gateway, TypeScript, React, Node.js, AWS ELB, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, Docker, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, NetSuite, Large Language Models (LLMs), Cloud Infrastructure, AI Agents, Tailwind CSS, Engineering Management, Mentorship & Coaching, Design Patterns, Payment APIs, Back-end Development, SDKs, System Architecture, SaaS Design, LangChain, LangGraph, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG), Data Architecture, ETL, OpenAI, Coaching, Early-stage Startups, Infrastructure, Communication, Documentation, Product Ownership, Delivery Management, Project Management & Delivery, Project Management, Project Budget Management, Agile Project Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Enterprise Architecture, RAG Architecture, Development, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Document Parsing, Claude API, Claude, Claude Code, Test-driven Development (TDD), AI Architecture, eCommerce Platforms, CRM, Supply Chain Management (SCM), AI Integration, ERP Systems, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Strapi, Distributed Architecture, API/Services Architecture, Logistics, Database Schema Design, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Vercel, Next.js, AI Programming, AI Design, AI Automation, AI Agent Orchestration, Claude Agent SDK, SuiteScript 2, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Data Analytics, OAuth, Integration, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Workflow Automation & System Integration, OpenAI API, Multi-tenant SaaS, Serverless Architecture, Amazon EventBridge, NetSuite API, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Codex, AI-assisted Development, Agentic Engineering, Performance Optimization, AI-generated Code, GitHub Actions, NetSuite CRM, SuiteScript 1, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Penetration Testing, IT Security, AWS Fargate, Scalable Web Services, AI Tools, AWS Cloud Operations, Security, Multitenancy, Transactions, Event-driven Systems, Enterprise Software, AI Product Strategy, Agile Product Management, Workflow Automation, System Design, Anthropic, Cloud Networking, Cybersecurity, Scaling, RAG Systems, Agentic Workflow Design, Logistics, Fleet Management, Executive Leadership, Agentic AI Systems, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Data Migration, Data
Lead Developer
2022 - 2025
Analytics Dashboard Company
- Reduced infrastructure spending by up to 80% by improving code and changing to open source database systems from SQL Server.
- Integrated with Xero APIs to pull customer data overnight and added an OAuth-based authentication schema.
- Added several new features and fixed many bugs in the front-end Angular-based app.
- Built an AI service to generate activity summaries and business forecasts based on accounting data.
- Improved security and deployment processes by building CI/CD pipelines and password vaults.
- Helped with ISO certifications by strengthening infrastructure security and processes.
- Built an AI service to categorize and suggest transaction accounts for quarterly tax reporting.
- Added a video generation service to present forecasts as a video presentation.
- Developed an AI chat component for customers to talk to their Power BI data.
Technologies: C#, .NET 6, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Angular, API Gateways, Authentication, Middleware, Message Queues, C#.NET, AWS Cloud Architecture, CSS, Test-driven Development (TDD), Algorithms, Cloud Architecture, Azure SQL, WordPress, Xero, .NET 4, Stripe Payments, Stripe Checkout, Scalability, Startups, AWS Certified Solution Architect, NGINX, Event-driven Architecture, Software as a Service (SaaS), New Products, Team Building, Management, Strategy, IT Strategy, ISO 27001, SOC 2, Startup Consulting, Technology, Startup Funding, Compliance, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, HL7, Stripe API, Team Management, Agile Software Development, DevOps Engineer, Tableau, Data Visualization, Web Applications, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, Claude, Large Language Models (LLMs), Cloud Infrastructure, AI Agents, Tailwind CSS, Engineering Management, Mentorship & Coaching, Design Patterns, AI Chatbots, Payment APIs, Back-end Development, Python, System Architecture, SaaS Design, LangChain, LangGraph, Agentic AI, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG), Data Architecture, ETL, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Coaching, Early-stage Startups, Infrastructure, Communication, Documentation, Product Ownership, Delivery Management, Project Management & Delivery, Project Management, Project Budget Management, Agile Project Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Enterprise Architecture, RAG Architecture, Development, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Document Parsing, Claude API, Claude Code, AI Architecture, CRM, AI Integration, ERP Systems, Financial Data Reconciliation, Financial Systems, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Fintech Consultant, Strapi, Distributed Architecture, Recommendation Systems, API/Services Architecture, Database Schema Design, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Next.js, AI Programming, AI Design, AI Automation, AI Agent Orchestration, Gemini, Data Analytics, OAuth, Integration, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Workflow Automation & System Integration, OpenAI API, Serverless Architecture, Amazon EventBridge, Fraud Detection, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Supabase, AI-assisted Development, Agentic Engineering, Performance Optimization, AI-generated Code, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Penetration Testing, IT Security, AWS Fargate, Scalable Web Services, Random Number Generation, AI Tools, QuickBooks API, AWS Cloud Operations, Security, Multitenancy, Transactions, Event-driven Systems, Payments, Enterprise Software, AI Product Strategy, Agile Product Management, Workflow Automation, System Design, Anthropic, Cloud Networking, Cybersecurity, Scaling, Agentic Workflow Design, Finance APIs, Executive Leadership, Agentic AI Systems, Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Data Migration, Data
Development Manager | Architect
2021 - 2024
Beautypass
- Started work in the middle of an already running project when the previous project manager failed to deliver.
- Tracked and managed issues and tasks in Trello, reviewed code, managed the architecture direction, and oversaw a team of fully functional developers and DevOps to steer a failing project back to the success track within the agreed timelines.
- Collaborated with the management to review the process and technologies used in the project and devised a roadmap to bring the project back to success.
- Made the required changes in the technology and team to ensure the team could deliver the product.
- Built a global marketplace with payment options using Stripe Connect to enable content creators to get paid by businesses.
- Built an AI-based chat service for users to ask for help and resolve their complaints automatically.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Node.js, TypeScript, React Native, PostgreSQL, Amazon EC2, GraphQL, Software Development, Software Architecture, Project Leadership, Lambda Functions, ECMAScript (ES6), Lambda Architecture, AWS DevOps, Solution Design, Responsive Web Apps, Mobile Apps, Microservices, APIs, Scrum Master, Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, Remote Team Leadership, CTO, Leadership, Mobile Development, Front-end, Code Review, Technical Hiring, Interviewing, Task Analysis, IT Strategy, Jest, API Integration, NoSQL, API Development, Cloud Services, Scrum, Facebook API, REST APIs, Amazon ElastiCache, Load Testing, Linux, Full-stack, Databases, Mobile, Continuous Integration (CI), QA Automation, DevOps, Full-stack Development, Domain-driven Design (DDD), CQRS, Product Management, Asynchronous Programming, Solution Architecture, Management, Git, GitHub, HTML, Technical Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Stripe, Cost Estimation, Maps, Google Maps, Mobile App Development, Cross-platform App Development, Confluence, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, Analytics, IT Projects, Technical Project Management, Software Design, CI/CD Pipelines, Data Structures, Database Architecture, Agile, IT Management, API Gateways, Authentication, Middleware, Message Queues, AWS Cloud Architecture, Test-driven Development (TDD), Algorithms, Cloud Architecture, Consulting, Technical Consulting, Stripe Connect, Stripe Connect API, Stripe Payments, Stripe Checkout, Scalability, Large-scale Projects, Marketplaces, eCommerce, Startups, AWS Certified Solution Architect, NGINX, Event-driven Architecture, Software as a Service (SaaS), New Products, Strategy, Expo, Startup Consulting, Technology, Startup Funding, Compliance, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, HL7, Cloudflare, Shopify, Stripe API, Team Management, Agile Software Development, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), DevOps Engineer, Data Visualization, Web Applications, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), stripe connect, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, Claude, Cloud Infrastructure, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Engineering Management, Mentorship & Coaching, Design Patterns, AI Chatbots, Payment APIs, Back-end Development, System Architecture, SaaS Design, Redshift, LangChain, LangGraph, Agentic AI, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Models (LLMs), Data Architecture, Coaching, Early-stage Startups, Infrastructure, Communication, Documentation, Product Ownership, Delivery Management, Project Management & Delivery, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Payment Processing, Card Payments, Digital Payments, RAG Architecture, Development, Claude API, AI Architecture, eCommerce Platforms, CRM, AI Integration, Financial Systems, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Fintech Consultant, Distributed Architecture, Facial Recognition, Computer Vision, Recommendation Systems, API/Services Architecture, Database Schema Design, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Vercel, Next.js, AI Programming, AI Design, AI Automation, AI Agent Orchestration, Claude Agent SDK, Data Analytics, OAuth, Integration, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Workflow Automation & System Integration, OpenAI API, Multi-tenant SaaS, Beauty Products, Ledgers, Serverless Architecture, Amazon EventBridge, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), AI-assisted Development, Performance Optimization, AI-generated Code, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), IT Security, Data Vaults, AWS Amplify, Scalable Web Services, Random Number Generation, AI Tools, AWS Cloud Operations, Security, Multitenancy, Transactions, Event-driven Systems, Money Transfers, Payments, AI Product Strategy, Agile Product Management, System Design, Anthropic, Cloud Networking, Cybersecurity, Scaling, Finance APIs, Executive Leadership, Agentic AI Systems, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Data
Head of Technology
2022 - 2023
IOUCash
- Developed a P2P lending app for the small loans market, which can manage all payments, taking the cash flow pressure off our customers.
- Hired and managed a team of eight technical staff, including quality assurance consisting of onshore and offshore developers.
- Acted as a solution architect and project manager to oversee execution from beginning to end. Worked closely with the CEO and UX architect to design and build the product.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Serverless, GraphQL, Flutter, TypeScript 3, Go, AWS CloudFormation, PostgreSQL, Next.js, NoSQL, API Development, Cloud Services, Scrum, REST APIs, Unit Testing, Software Testing Automation Framework (STAF), Integration Testing, Fintech, Load Testing, CTO, Finance, Full-stack, Databases, Mobile, Continuous Integration (CI), QA Automation, DevOps, Full-stack Development, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Product Management, Asynchronous Programming, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Solution Architecture, Jira, Management, Git, GitHub, HTML, Technical Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, Cost Estimation, Mobile App Development, Cross-platform App Development, Confluence, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, Technical Leadership, Analytics, IT Projects, Technical Project Management, Software Design, SaaS, CI/CD Pipelines, Data Structures, Database Architecture, Agile, IT Management, API Gateways, Authentication, Middleware, Message Queues, AWS Cloud Architecture, Test-driven Development (TDD), Algorithms, Cloud Architecture, Technical Consulting, Stripe Payments, Scalability, Marketplaces, Startups, AWS Certified Solution Architect, Svelte, Fractional CTO, Event-driven Architecture, Software as a Service (SaaS), New Products, Strategy, Expo, Startup Consulting, Technology, Startup Funding, Compliance, Fundraising Consultant, HL7, Cloudflare, Stripe API, Team Management, Agile Software Development, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), DevOps Engineer, Tableau, Web Applications, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Cloud Infrastructure, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Engineering Management, Mentorship & Coaching, Design Patterns, Payment APIs, Back-end Development, System Architecture, SaaS Design, Data Architecture, Coaching, Early-stage Startups, Infrastructure, Communication, Documentation, Product Ownership, Delivery Management, Project Management & Delivery, Project Management, Project Budget Management, Agile Project Management, Payment Processing, Digital Payments, Development, CRM, Financial Systems, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Loan Management, Fintech Consultant, Fintech Design, Distributed Architecture, Facial Recognition, Computer Vision, API/Services Architecture, Database Schema Design, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Data Analytics, Integration, Relational Databases, Ledgers, Serverless Architecture, Amazon EventBridge, Performance Optimization, GitHub Actions, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), IT Security, Data Vaults, Scalable Web Services, AWS Cloud Operations, Security, Transactions, Know Your Customer (KYC), Event-driven Systems, Money Transfers, Payments, System Design, Cloud Networking, Cybersecurity, Scaling, Finance APIs, Executive Leadership, Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Data
Go Developer
2022 - 2022
SATANG TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED
- Developed an API middleware application for an order management system to connect to multiple cryptocurrency exchanges, including Satang and Binance. The middleware would act as a router for the order and forward the order to the correct exchange based on the defined rules.
- Built an order monitor to monitor orders that were executed on different exchanges.
- Developed a Robot Framework-based test suite to test and verify the order management system.
Technologies: Go, Task Analysis, API Integration, API Development, Cloud Services, REST APIs, Unit Testing, Software Testing Automation Framework (STAF), Integration Testing, Fintech, Load Testing, Linux, Finance, Databases, QA Automation, DevOps, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Asynchronous Programming, Binance API, Trading, Git, GitHub, HTML, Amazon CloudWatch, Software Design, Data Structures, Database Architecture, API Gateways, Authentication, Middleware, Message Queues, Test-driven Development (TDD), Algorithms, Consulting, Scalability, Large-scale Projects, Technology, Startup Funding, Agile Software Development, DevOps Engineer, Web Applications, Design Patterns, Payment APIs, Back-end Development, Communication, Documentation, Payment Processing, Digital Payments, Development, CRM, Financial Systems, Fintech Consultant, API/Services Architecture, Database Schema Design, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Finance APIs, Securities, Optimization, Data
Digital Engineering Manager
2021 - 2022
NRMA Insurance
- Managed the build and design of two applications in a span of six months.
- Managed and supported BAU work as requested by the development team.
- Led a team of six DevOps engineers in a multi-cloud environment, comprising AWS and Azure.
Technologies: Amazon CloudFront CDN, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Amazon EKS, Kubernetes, Azure, Amazon RDS, Amazon EC2, Leadership, Solution Design, Kubernetes Operations (kOps), Code Review, Interviewing, Task Analysis, IT Strategy, NoSQL, Cloud Services, Scrum, REST APIs, Unit Testing, Software Testing Automation Framework (STAF), Redis, Linux, Databases, Continuous Integration (CI), QA Automation, Full-stack Development, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Asynchronous Programming, Solution Architecture, Jira, Management, Git, GitHub, HTML, Technical Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, Cost Estimation, Maps, Google Maps, Confluence, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, Technical Leadership, Analytics, IT Projects, Technical Project Management, Software Design, CI/CD Pipelines, Data Structures, Database Architecture, Agile, ASP.NET, IT Management, API Gateways, Authentication, Middleware, Message Queues, C#.NET, AWS Cloud Architecture, Test-driven Development (TDD), Algorithms, Cloud Architecture, Azure SQL, Technical Consulting, Scalability, Large-scale Projects, eCommerce, AWS Certified Solution Architect, NGINX, Event-driven Architecture, Software as a Service (SaaS), Strategy, Technology, Startup Funding, Team Management, Agile Software Development, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), DevOps Engineer, Data Visualization, Web Applications, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Cloud Infrastructure, Engineering Management, Mentorship & Coaching, Design Patterns, Back-end Development, System Architecture, Data Architecture, Azure Active Directory B2C (ADB2C), Coaching, Infrastructure, Communication, Documentation, Delivery Management, Project Management & Delivery, Project Management, Project Budget Management, Agile Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, Digital Payments, Development, CRM, ERP Systems, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Distributed Architecture, API/Services Architecture, Database Schema Design, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Integration, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Multi-tenant SaaS, Serverless Architecture, Amazon EventBridge, Performance Optimization, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), IT Security, AWS Fargate, Scalable Web Services, Security, Multitenancy, Transactions, Event-driven Systems, Enterprise Software, System Design, Prisma, Cloud Networking, Executive Leadership, Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Data Migration, Data
Front-end Developer
2020 - 2022
Vanguard
- Acted as part of the team building the superannuation platform for Vanguard.
- Added several new features in the application as part of the scrum team.
- Contributed to the Cypress-based UI test suite as part of the development team.
Technologies: Angular, TypeScript, Cypress, JavaScript, Node.js, CSS, Communication, Development, Test-driven Development (TDD), CRM, Financial Systems, API/Services Architecture, Database Schema Design, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Multi-tenant SaaS, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Scalable Web Services, Security, Enterprise Software, Investment Banking, Finance APIs, Optimization
CTO
2020 - 2022
Advertisement Startup (Toptal Client)
- Pioneered the architecture and design of a greenfield social media advertisement platform.
- Assembled a team for the project to write a serverless back end and a React front end.
- Oversaw the development process and architecture of the application throughout the development lifecycle.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), React, Serverless, Cloud, Node.js, JavaScript, Amazon API Gateway, Web Architecture, API Architecture, Architecture, Leadership, GraphQL, MySQL, Software Development, Software Architecture, Project Leadership, Lambda Functions, ECMAScript (ES6), Lambda Architecture, AWS DevOps, Solution Design, Responsive Web Apps, Microservices, APIs, Scrum Master, Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, Remote Team Leadership, CTO, Mobile Development, Front-end Development, Front-end, Code Review, Technical Hiring, Interviewing, Task Analysis, IT Strategy, Jest, NestJS, API Integration, Next.js, NoSQL, API Development, Cloud Services, Scrum, Python, Facebook API, REST APIs, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Load Testing, Linux, Full-stack, Databases, Continuous Integration (CI), QA Automation, DevOps, Full-stack Development, Domain-driven Design (DDD), CQRS, AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK), Product Management, Asynchronous Programming, Solution Architecture, Management, Git, GitHub, HTML, Technical Architecture, Stripe, Cost Estimation, Confluence, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, Analytics, IT Projects, Technical Project Management, Software Design, SaaS, CI/CD Pipelines, Data Structures, Database Architecture, Agile, IT Management, API Gateways, Authentication, Middleware, Message Queues, AWS Cloud Architecture, CSS, Test-driven Development (TDD), Algorithms, Cloud Architecture, Consulting, Technical Consulting, Scalability, eCommerce, Startups, AWS Certified Solution Architect, Fractional CTO, NGINX, Event-driven Architecture, Software as a Service (SaaS), New Products, Strategy, Startup Consulting, Technology, Startup Funding, Compliance, Stripe API, Team Management, Agile Software Development, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), DevOps Engineer, Data Visualization, Web Applications, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Cloud Infrastructure, Tailwind CSS, Engineering Management, Mentorship & Coaching, Design Patterns, Back-end Development, System Architecture, SaaS Design, Data Architecture, Coaching, Early-stage Startups, Infrastructure, Communication, Documentation, Product Ownership, Delivery Management, Project Management & Delivery, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Development, eCommerce Platforms, CRM, Distributed Architecture, Recommendation Systems, API/Services Architecture, Database Schema Design, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Integration, Data Integrity, Multi-tenant SaaS, Serverless Architecture, Amazon EventBridge, Performance Optimization, GitHub Actions, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Scalable Web Services, Random Number Generation, AWS Cloud Operations, Security, Multitenancy, Transactions, Event-driven Systems, System Design, Cloud Networking, Executive Leadership, Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Data
Consultant
2020 - 2020
Text Messaging Startup (Toptal Client)
- Inherited a cloud-based application that was already built, deployed, and running in the cloud.
- Tracked and fixed bugs in the application using Trello.
- Suggested and implemented improvements in SMS triggers. Rearchitected and redesigned SMS triggers to solve existing bugs and move from legacy packages to more modern infrastructure.
Technologies: Twilio API, MySQL, Node.js, React, Amazon Web Services (AWS), JavaScript, Web Architecture, API Architecture, Software Development, Software Architecture, Lambda Functions, AWS DevOps, Responsive Web Apps, Microservices, APIs, Remote Team Leadership, Front-end Development, Front-end, Task Analysis, NestJS, API Integration, API Development, Cloud Services, REST APIs, Integration Testing, Load Testing, Full-stack, Databases, Full-stack Development, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Git, GitHub, HTML, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Web Development, IT Projects, SaaS, Data Structures, Agile, ASP.NET, Middleware, Message Queues, AWS Cloud Architecture, CSS, Algorithms, Consulting, Technical Consulting, Scalability, Startups, AWS Certified Solution Architect, Software as a Service (SaaS), New Products, Technology, Startup Funding, Agile Software Development, Web Applications, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Design Patterns, Back-end Development, Early-stage Startups, Communication, Development, CRM, API/Services Architecture, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Integration, Serverless Architecture, Performance Optimization, Scalable Web Services, AWS Cloud Operations, Security, Cloud Networking, Optimization
Senior Engineer | Architect
2019 - 2020
Experian APAC
- Helped streamline DevOps and deployment processes for customer-facing APIs.
- Built a standard enrichment process used by different data sources to enrich merchant details.
- Developed an AWS Athena-based historical data search requests repository for reporting.
- Maintained an internal Angular-based data management application used by the operations team to monitor the data enrichment process.
Technologies: Angular, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, API Architecture, Amazon EC2, Azure DevOps, Software Development, Software Architecture, Project Leadership, AWS DevOps, Solution Design, Responsive Web Apps, Microservices, APIs, Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, SQL Server 2017, Remote Team Leadership, Leadership, Front-end, Code Review, Technical Hiring, Task Analysis, IT Strategy, API Integration, NoSQL, API Development, Cloud Services, Scrum, REST APIs, Amazon ElastiCache, Unit Testing, Software Testing Automation Framework (STAF), Integration Testing, Redis, Fintech, Load Testing, Linux, Finance, Full-stack, Databases, Continuous Integration (CI), QA Automation, DevOps, Full-stack Development, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Asynchronous Programming, Solution Architecture, Management, Git, HTML, Technical Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, Cost Estimation, Maps, Google Maps, Confluence, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, Analytics, IT Projects, Software Design, SaaS, CI/CD Pipelines, Data Structures, Database Architecture, ASP.NET, IT Management, API Gateways, Authentication, Message Queues, C#.NET, AWS Cloud Architecture, CSS, Test-driven Development (TDD), Algorithms, Cloud Architecture, Azure SQL, Technical Consulting, Scalability, Large-scale Projects, AWS Certified Solution Architect, NGINX, Software as a Service (SaaS), New Products, Technology, Team Management, Agile Software Development, Web Applications, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Mentorship & Coaching, Design Patterns, Back-end Development, System Architecture, SaaS Design, Data Architecture, Communication, Documentation, Project Management, Digital Banking, Development, ERP Systems, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Fintech Consultant, Distributed Architecture, API/Services Architecture, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Data Analytics, Integration, Multi-tenant SaaS, Serverless Architecture, Performance Optimization, AWS Fargate, Scalable Web Services, AWS Cloud Operations, Security, Multitenancy, Transactions, Event-driven Systems, Enterprise Software, Finance APIs, Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Data
Team Lead
2019 - 2020
Inchcape Australia
- Lead the digital development in-sourcing effort while working with external vendors.
- Conducted backlog grooming sessions and scrum ceremonies.
- Performed cloud DevOps for application scale, CI/CD, and high availability.
- Mentored and up-skilled junior team members. Lead a team of full-stack developers on migration and greenfield projects. Facilitated scrum ceremonies.
- Developed a React/MobX/TypeScript-based Subaru product website for online car sales.
- Supported and maintained AWS Lambda-based microservices architecture for over a year.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), DYNAMO, Amazon CloudFront CDN, Serverless, Docker, SQL, .NET Core, Node.js, React, Amazon API Gateway, JavaScript, C#, Web Architecture, API Architecture, Architecture, Leadership, Amazon EC2, GraphQL, Software Development, Software Architecture, Project Leadership, Lambda Functions, ECMAScript (ES6), Lambda Architecture, Octopus Deploy, AWS DevOps, Solution Design, Responsive Web Apps, Microservices, APIs, Scrum Master, Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, SQL Server 2017, Umbraco, Front-end Development, Front-end, Code Review, Technical Hiring, Interviewing, Task Analysis, API Integration, NoSQL, API Development, Cloud Services, Scrum, Python, REST APIs, Unit Testing, Software Testing Automation Framework (STAF), Integration Testing, Redis, Linux, Full-stack, Databases, Continuous Integration (CI), QA Automation, DevOps, Full-stack Development, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Asynchronous Programming, Solution Architecture, Jira, Management, Git, GitHub, HTML, Technical Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, Cost Estimation, Confluence, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, IT Projects, Technical Project Management, Software Design, SaaS, CI/CD Pipelines, Data Structures, Database Architecture, Agile, ASP.NET, IT Management, Salesforce API, API Gateways, Authentication, Message Queues, C#.NET, AWS Cloud Architecture, CSS, Test-driven Development (TDD), Algorithms, Cloud Architecture, Azure SQL, Technical Consulting, Scalability, Large-scale Projects, eCommerce, AWS Certified Solution Architect, Laravel, PHP, Software as a Service (SaaS), New Products, Technology, Agile Software Development, User Interface (UI), DevOps Engineer, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Mentorship & Coaching, Design Patterns, Salesforce, Payment APIs, Back-end Development, System Architecture, Data Architecture, Infrastructure, Communication, Documentation, Product Ownership, Delivery Management, Project Management & Delivery, Project Management, Digital Payments, Development, eCommerce Platforms, ERP Systems, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Fintech Consultant, Distributed Architecture, API/Services Architecture, Logistics, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Integration, Multi-tenant SaaS, Serverless Architecture, Performance Optimization, AWS Fargate, Scalable Web Services, AWS Cloud Operations, Transactions, Event-driven Systems, Enterprise Software, System Design, Cloud Networking, Finance APIs, Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Data
Lead Engineer
2018 - 2019
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Developed new React components for a CommInsure quotation product.
- Liaised with business analysts and conducted meetings with the team.
- Performed code reviews for the team and developed a code quality checklist.
- Wrote unit and integration tests for new features.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), SQL, .NET, Redux, React, JavaScript, C#, Web Architecture, API Architecture, Architecture, Leadership, Amazon EC2, Software Development, Software Architecture, Lambda Functions, ECMAScript (ES6), Lambda Architecture, AWS DevOps, Solution Design, Mobile Apps, Microservices, APIs, Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, SQL Server 2017, Remote Team Leadership, Front-end Development, Front-end, Code Review, Technical Hiring, Interviewing, Task Analysis, Jest, API Integration, NoSQL, API Development, Cloud Services, Scrum, REST APIs, Unit Testing, Software Testing Automation Framework (STAF), Integration Testing, Fintech, Linux, Finance, Full-stack, Databases, Continuous Integration (CI), QA Automation, Full-stack Development, Domain-driven Design (DDD), CQRS, Asynchronous Programming, Jira, Git, GitHub, HTML, Technical Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, Cost Estimation, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, IT Projects, Software Design, SaaS, CI/CD Pipelines, Data Structures, Database Architecture, Agile, ASP.NET, IT Management, API Gateways, Authentication, Message Queues, C#.NET, AWS Cloud Architecture, CSS, Test-driven Development (TDD), Algorithms, Cloud Architecture, Technical Consulting, Scalability, Large-scale Projects, eCommerce, Software as a Service (SaaS), Technology, Startup Funding, Agile Software Development, User Interface (UI), Mentorship & Coaching, Design Patterns, Payment APIs, Back-end Development, System Architecture, Communication, Documentation, Product Ownership, Project Management & Delivery, Project Management, Digital Banking, Development, Financial Systems, Fintech Consultant, API/Services Architecture, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Serverless Architecture, Performance Optimization, Transactions, Event-driven Systems, Money Transfers, Payments, Enterprise Software, Finance APIs, Optimization, Data
Lead Consultant
2018 - 2018
NC Group Solution
- Developed REST-based microservices on the Lambda platform using Node.js.
- Led the development of the React/Redux front end for the Red Rooster brand.
- Converted UX designs to React components using Sketch.
- Ran unit testing using Mocha, Chai, Jest, and Sinon.JS.
- Led a team of offshore developers to deliver the React Native version of the web app.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, Serverless, Node.js, Redux, React, Amazon API Gateway, JavaScript, Web Architecture, API Architecture, Architecture, Leadership, Amazon EC2, Oracle, Software Development, Software Architecture, Lambda Functions, ECMAScript (ES6), Lambda Architecture, AWS DevOps, Solution Design, Microservices, APIs, Remote Team Leadership, Front-end Development, Front-end, Code Review, Task Analysis, Jest, API Integration, NoSQL, API Development, Cloud Services, Scrum, REST APIs, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Redis, Linux, Full-stack, Databases, Mobile, Continuous Integration (CI), QA Automation, DevOps, Full-stack Development, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Asynchronous Programming, Git, GitHub, HTML, Vue, Technical Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, Maps, Google Maps, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, Technical Leadership, IT Projects, Software Design, SaaS, CI/CD Pipelines, Data Structures, Database Architecture, Agile, IT Management, API Gateways, Authentication, Message Queues, C#.NET, AWS Cloud Architecture, CSS, Test-driven Development (TDD), Algorithms, Cloud Architecture, Consulting, Technical Consulting, Scalability, Large-scale Projects, New Products, Agile Software Development, User Interface (UI), Mentorship & Coaching, Design Patterns, Back-end Development, System Architecture, Infrastructure, Communication, Documentation, Delivery Management, Development, eCommerce Platforms, API/Services Architecture, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Multi-tenant SaaS, Serverless Architecture, Scalable Web Services, Random Number Generation, Transactions, Event-driven Systems, Payments, Enterprise Software, Finance APIs, Optimization
Senior Software Engineer
2017 - 2018
Wooworths Group
- Led Gigya—which would become the new customer identity platform—implementation across two teams of five developers.
- Wrote architecture artifacts and documented all technical decisions taken by the team.
- Participated in backlog grooming and story analysis exercises.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Gigya, Apigee, React, Swagger, Express.js, Node.js, Amazon API Gateway, JavaScript, API Architecture, Software Development, Software Architecture, ECMAScript (ES6), Lambda Architecture, Solution Design, Microservices, APIs, Remote Team Leadership, Front-end Development, Front-end, API Integration, API Development, Scrum, REST APIs, Full-stack, Databases, Continuous Integration (CI), Full-stack Development, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Asynchronous Programming, Jira, Git, HTML, Web Development, SaaS, Data Structures, Database Architecture, Agile, API Gateways, Authentication, CSS, Test-driven Development (TDD), Algorithms, Scalability, Large-scale Projects, Technology, Agile Software Development, Mentorship & Coaching, Design Patterns, Back-end Development, System Architecture, Communication, Development, API/Services Architecture, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Enterprise Software, Optimization, Data
Senior Software Engineer
2016 - 2017
MYOB
- Developed an application based on ETL principles to convert other accounting data formats to the MYOB data format.
- Designed and developed an app to transform any data format to MYOB.
- Developed processes and documentation to help businesses create conversion jobs easily.
Technologies: REST, .NET, React, Amazon API Gateway, JavaScript, C#, Software Development, ECMAScript (ES6), Solution Design, Microservices, APIs, Front-end, API Integration, API Development, Scrum, REST APIs, Unit Testing, Fintech, Full-stack, Accounting, Databases, Continuous Integration (CI), Full-stack Development, Asynchronous Programming, Git, HTML, Amazon CloudWatch, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, SaaS, Data Structures, Agile, Algorithms, Technology, Mentorship & Coaching, Design Patterns, Back-end Development, SDKs, Communication, Development, Test-driven Development (TDD), Financial Systems, API/Services Architecture, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Finance APIs, Optimization, Data
Senior Software Engineer
2016 - 2016
Rubik Financial (Temenos)
- Developed AS2805 standard-based message parser and payment services integration points with Cuscal API.
- Developed credit and debit card verification and APIs creation.
- Built APIs to integrate Temenos T24 with Elodge stamp duty calculators using WCF and Biztalk.
- Integrated credit check services using Veda API to verify the client’s creditworthiness.
Technologies: SpecFlow, Elasticsearch, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), SQL, ASP.NET, JavaScript, C#, Software Development, Microservices, APIs, API Integration, API Development, Scrum, REST APIs, Unit Testing, Fintech, Finance, Full-stack, Databases, Continuous Integration (CI), Full-stack Development, Asynchronous Programming, Jira, Git, HTML, Confluence, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, IT Projects, SaaS, Data Structures, Agile, Test-driven Development (TDD), Algorithms, Scalability, Technology, Design Patterns, Back-end Development, SDKs, Documentation, Digital Banking, Payment Processing, Card Payments, Development, Financial Systems, Loan Management, Fintech Consultant, Fintech Design, API/Services Architecture, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Ledgers, Transactions, Money Transfers, Enterprise Software, Finance APIs, Optimization, Data
Senior Software Engineer
2015 - 2016
Veda (Equifax)
- Designed and architected the second version of the GetCreditScore.com.au public-facing website, Australia's leading credit score website.
- Supported the application during peak advertisement campaign times.
- Migrated application from a hosted server to the cloud.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), SQL, .NET, React, JavaScript, C#, Leadership, Software Development, APIs, Front-end Development, API Development, Unit Testing, Fintech, Finance, Full-stack, Databases, Continuous Integration (CI), Full-stack Development, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Asynchronous Programming, Jira, Git, HTML, Confluence, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, IT Projects, SaaS, Data Structures, Agile, CSS, Test-driven Development (TDD), Algorithms, Technical Consulting, Headless CMS, Back-end Development, Documentation, Development, Fintech Design, API/Services Architecture, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Scalable Web Services, Random Number Generation, Transactions, Enterprise Software, Optimization, Data
Lead Developer
2014 - 2015
BPOHRIT Pty, Ltd.
- Led a team of four engineers building the full-stack platform to quickly assess small loan applications online, using bank transactions and income details.
- Developed modules to access banking data using Yodlee.
- Developed a jQuery/JavaScript-based web application to visually analyze consumer financial history.
Technologies: PostgreSQL, Angular, Web API, ASP.NET, C#, Leadership, API Development, Unit Testing, Fintech, Finance, Full-stack, Databases, Full-stack Development, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Asynchronous Programming, Jira, HTML, Confluence, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, IT Projects, SaaS, CI/CD Pipelines, Agile, CSS, Test-driven Development (TDD), Algorithms, Technical Consulting, Design Patterns, Back-end Development, Product Ownership, Development, Fintech Design, API/Services Architecture, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Scalable Web Services, Random Number Generation, Transactions, Event-driven Systems, Finance APIs, Data
Senior Software Engineer
2014 - 2014
WellRight, LLC.
- Designed and developed the SOA back-end architecture based on ASP.NET web API for the company's flagship WellRight product.
- Built CI/CD pipelines to deploy back end and BFF applications.
- Re-architected APIs in the cloud to scale up for more traffic.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), CouchDB, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Amazon DynamoDB, ASP.NET, JavaScript, C#, Front-end Development, API Development, AngularJS, Full-stack, Databases, Continuous Integration (CI), Full-stack Development, Asynchronous Programming, HTML, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, IT Projects, SaaS, CI/CD Pipelines, Agile, CSS, Algorithms, Windows Server 2016, Technical Consulting, Startups, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Healthcare, HIPAA Compliance, Compliance, Back-end Development, Wearables, SaaS Design, Development, Fintech Design, API/Services Architecture, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), HIPAA, Scalable Web Services, Event-driven Systems, Finance APIs, Data
Senior Software Engineer
2013 - 2013
Fiserv Australia
- Participated in the development of Westpac banking corporation's modern online banking application.
- Integrated BFF application with Fiserv core banking app.
- Worked alongside business analysts and solution architects to develop the largest financial application of its time in the southern hemisphere.
Technologies: jQuery, Microsoft SQL Server, Knockout (Knockout.js), Web API, ASP.NET, C#, API Development, Fintech, Finance, Full-stack, Databases, Continuous Integration (CI), Full-stack Development, Domain-driven Design (DDD), CQRS, Asynchronous Programming, Jira, HTML, Confluence, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, SaaS, CI/CD Pipelines, Agile, CSS, Algorithms, Windows Server 2016, Design Patterns, Back-end Development, Digital Banking, Fiserv, Development, Financial Systems, Fintech Consultant, Fintech Design, API/Services Architecture, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Money Transfers, Payments, Finance APIs, Data
Senior Software Engineer
2012 - 2013
ASX
- Worked in the settlement and clearing technology group as a development consultant for the new centralized collateral management system.
- Leveraged existing technology provided by Clearstream Banking SA for the $7+ million projects (ASX Collateral) to facilitate the allocation of the cheapest, acceptable collateral for a repurchase agreement (repo).
- Integrated with both the Austraclear and CHESS settlement systems.
Technologies: Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), jQuery, .NET, C#, API Development, Fintech, Finance, Full-stack, Databases, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Asynchronous Programming, HTML, Confluence, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Agile, Algorithms, Design Patterns, Development, Financial Systems, Fintech Consultant, Fintech Design, API/Services Architecture, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Money Transfers, Finance APIs, Securities
Senior Software Engineer
2011 - 2012
Challenger Financial Services
- Participated in developing the Challenger online application, building an advisers and investors relationship portal and web services-based integration of the IRESS XPLAN advisory software.
- Set up CI/CD pipelines for ASP.NET back-end deployment.
- Developed a test suite to perform regression testing with each commit.
Technologies: SpecFlow, Microsoft SQL Server, Web API, C#, ASP.NET, API Development, Fintech, Finance, Full-stack, Databases, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Asynchronous Programming, Jira, HTML, Confluence, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, Algorithms, Windows Server 2016, Development, Financial Systems, Fintech Consultant, Fintech Design, API/Services Architecture, Investment Banking, Finance APIs, Securities
Senior Software Engineer
2010 - 2011
VioCorp
- Worked as part of the design and development team for VioAd: a greenfield project to build a high-volume server-class product that serves millions of context-sensitive image and video advertisements per day.
- Wrote code, designed features, and maintained the product.
- Helped develop the public-facing high-traffic websites for Tonton, ntv7, TV3, and 8TV, which is the third most visited website in Malaysia.
Technologies: NServiceBus, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, jQuery, JavaScript, ASP.NET, C#, API Development, Databases, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Asynchronous Programming, HTML, Confluence, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Web Development, Agile, Algorithms, Windows Server 2016, WordPress, Laravel, PHP, Development, API/Services Architecture, Event-driven Systems
Experience
Contextual Ads Engine
VioAd is a greenfield project that builds a high-volume server-class product that serves millions of context-sensitive image and video advertisements per day and the product was developed using .NET, MSMQ, and NoSQL.
Westpac Online Banking
http://www.westpac.com.auWestpac is one of the top four banks in Australia and I worked with the online banking application development team as part of a digital transformation project, where Javascript and .NET were used as a tech stack. I helped develop several application features, including security and 2FA, an accounts information widget, a Forex exchange rates widget, and BPAY payments. The website is now online and serves millions of customers throughout the country.
WellRight
http://www.wellright.comWellRight is a web application in the healthcare and wellness space provided as a SaaS product to customers and it is developed using ASP.NET and Angular. I worked on the first version of the application, which was to aggregate activity data from various fitness trackers and sources, and use it to monitor the users' daily fitness activities. The user can also participate in different fitness challenges available for their organization.
GetCreditScore
I developed the second generation of the GetCreditScore website, a leading credit score website in Australia by the country's largest credit bureau, Equifax. This website version also provides various credit offers to the user based on their credit score. The website was developed using React and .NET Core on the AWS platform.
Woolworths Reward Program
http://www.woolworthsrewards.com.auI worked on the Woolworth rewards program to link the user data with the central data repository. As part of the transformation, the user data was linked to Gigya, where all other brands link, to provide a single customer view across all Woolworth group brands. I developed microservices to link the web application with Gigya using REST APIs.
Red Rooster Online Ordering
http://www.redrooster.com.auI was the full-stack developer for the online ordering application of Red Rooster, a leading fried chicken restaurant chain in the eastern states of Australia. The website was created using React, Redux, and Material UI, while the back-end services were all developed in JavaScript using Node.js hosted in AWS Lambda.
Commonwealth Bank Website
http://www.commbank.com.auI developed a new joint account management platform for the online banking website of the largest Australian retail bank using React and .NET. I provided development expertise to design UI and REST services of an approval functionality to perform different types of operations on a jointly held account.
Subaru Build Your Own
http://www.subarumelbourne.com.au/configureBuilt the BYO website in React and TypeScript to sell Subaru cars online. Using the BYO website, consumers can choose the model and variant they want and the color they like. It also shows a list of accessories they can load into their car and then order a test drive directly from the dealership. There is also an option to pay a deposit and book your car without the hassle. Along with development, I set up the infrastructure to host the REST APIs in an AWS Fargate cluster and S3 behind a CloudFront service.
BrightGuest
BrightGuest is a customer engagement platform through text messaging. Content creators can create campaigns on the platform and schedule text messages sent at different times and points.
I worked for this Toptal client as a developer and architect to build new features and modernize the existing application framework.
I worked for this Toptal client as a developer and architect to build new features and modernize the existing application framework.
NRMA Customers
MyNRMA is an important NRMA customers app to manage insurance accounts and jobs for our customers. This application is the doorway to the digital channel that the organization uses to interact with our customers directly.
Beautypass Reservation App
http://www.beautypass.appA venue reservation app built using React Native and GraphQL; it is an authentic serverless and event-driven architecture that is built to scale. The users continue to grow as the word is spread out there.
Exchange Order Manager
An efficient order router connecting to multiple cryptocurrency exchanges and routing orders to appropriate exchanges based on the order of best execution strategy. This API application was built using Go and is designed to connect to as many exchanges as required using a connector interface.
The Dental Shop
A marketplace of properties for medical practices across the US targeting a multi-billion dollar industry. I joined as the technical leader on this project to set it up and launch. I hired an engineering team and built the infrastructure to launch it.
Architect
http://www.beautypass.appBeautypass is a global marketplace where businesses can find content creators and market their products and services on social media. The mobile app is available on both app stores, and thousands of users use it every day to find opportunities to make money.
Education
2009 - 2012
Masters's Degree in IT and Networking
University of New South Wales - Sydney, Australia
2001 - 2004
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Capital University of Science and Technology - Islamabad, Pakistan
Certifications
JANUARY 2023 - PRESENT
AWS Certified Developer - Associate
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
DECEMBER 2022 - PRESENT
AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Amazon Web Services
SEPTEMBER 2019 - SEPTEMBER 2022
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
JUNE 2019 - PRESENT
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Charles Sturt University
MAY 2006 - PRESENT
Sun Certified Java Web Component Developer
Sun Microsystems
AUGUST 2005 - PRESENT
Sun Certified Java Developer
SUN
AUGUST 2005 - PRESENT
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, Node.js, Redux-Saga, API Development, REST APIs, Stripe, Google Maps, Stripe Connect, Stripe API, Claude API, OpenAI API, NetSuite API, AWS Amplify, QuickBooks API, MobX, Vue 2, Vuex, Facebook API, Binance API, Salesforce API, Stripe Connect API, Apigee, Gigya, Web API, jQuery, NServiceBus, Twilio API, Vue
Tools
Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Amazon CloudFront CDN, AWS Fargate, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Jira, Git, GitHub, Amazon CloudWatch, Confluence, Xero, Stripe Checkout, Claude Code, Prisma, Amazon ElastiCache, NGINX, Auth0, AWS Step Functions, Tableau, Claude, ChatGPT, Azure Active Directory B2C (ADB2C), Claude Agent SDK, Codex, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Amazon EKS, AWS CloudFormation, AWS AppSync, AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK), Expo, AWS ELB
Languages
C#, JavaScript, SQL, TypeScript, ECMAScript (ES6), GraphQL, HTML, C#.NET, CSS, PHP, Go, Python, SuiteScript 2, SuiteScript 1, DYNAMO, Java, TypeScript 3
Frameworks
.NET, ASP.NET, Redux, .NET Core, Express.js, React Native, Jest, Next.js, .NET 4, Laravel, LangGraph, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Angular, Serverless Framework, NestJS, Flutter, Svelte, Classic ASP, Tailwind CSS, Swagger, SpecFlow, Knockout (Knockout.js), ASP.NET MVC, AngularJS, .NET 6, Angular 12, Cypress
Paradigms
Web Architecture, API Architecture, Microservices, Lambda Architecture, REST, Serverless Architecture, Scrum, Unit Testing, Continuous Integration (CI), Asynchronous Programming, Object-relational Mapping (ORM), Agile, Test-driven Development (TDD), Event-driven Architecture, HIPAA Compliance, Agile Software Development, Design Patterns, ETL, Agile Project Management, Penetration Testing, ACID, Agile Product Management, Azure DevOps, Mobile Development, Load Testing, DevOps, CQRS, Management, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Hosting
Platforms
Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS Lambda, Linux, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Shopify, Vercel, Umbraco, Oracle, Azure, Amazon EC2, Mobile, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Windows Server 2016, WordPress, Firebase, Android, iOS, Salesforce, Docker, Jakarta EE (Java EE or J2EE), Kubernetes, Blockchain
Storage
Amazon DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), NoSQL, Redis, Databases, Database Architecture, Azure SQL, Relational Databases, MySQL, MongoDB, SQL Server 2017, Redis Cache, Data Pipelines, Redshift, Elasticsearch, CouchDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Couchbase, Database Structure, Data Validation
Industry Expertise
Healthcare, Project Management, Cybersecurity, Accounting
Other
Technical Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership, Project Leadership, Architecture, Software Architecture, APIs, Mobile Apps, Responsive Web Apps, Solution Design, Software Development, Lambda Functions, Amazon API Gateway, CTO, Back-end, Code Review, Technical Hiring, Interviewing, Task Analysis, API Integration, Cloud Services, Software Testing Automation Framework (STAF), Integration Testing, Full-stack, Full-stack Development, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Solution Architecture, Technical Architecture, Cost Estimation, Maps, Web Development, Software Design, SaaS, CI/CD Pipelines, Data Structures, IT Management, API Gateways, Authentication, Middleware, Message Queues, AWS Cloud Architecture, Algorithms, Cloud Architecture, Consulting, Technical Consulting, Cloud Computing, Stripe Payments, Scalability, Large-scale Projects, Marketplaces, eCommerce, Startups, AWS Certified Solution Architect, Fractional CTO, Software as a Service (SaaS), New Products, Strategy, Technology, Startup Funding, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Compliance, Fundraising Consultant, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, HL7, Cloudflare, Team Management, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), DevOps Engineer, Data Visualization, Web Applications, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Engineering Management, Mentorship & Coaching, Payment APIs, Back-end Development, SDKs, Wearables, System Architecture, SaaS Design, Coaching, Early-stage Startups, Infrastructure, Communication, Documentation, Product Ownership, Delivery Management, Project Management & Delivery, Project Budget Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Digital Banking, Digital Payments, Development, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), AI Architecture, AI Integration, ERP Systems, Financial Data Reconciliation, Financial Systems, Loan Management, Distributed Architecture, API/Services Architecture, Logistics, Database Schema Design, AI Design, Data Analytics, OAuth, Integration, Data Integrity, Workflow Automation & System Integration, Multi-tenant SaaS, Ledgers, Amazon EventBridge, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), AI-assisted Development, Agentic Engineering, Performance Optimization, AI-generated Code, GitHub Actions, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), IT Security, Data Vaults, Scalable Web Services, Random Number Generation, AI Tools, AWS Cloud Operations, Security, Multitenancy, Transactions, Know Your Customer (KYC), Event-driven Systems, Money Transfers, Payments, Enterprise Software, Workflow Automation, System Design, Anthropic, Cloud Networking, Scaling, Logistics, Fleet Management, Finance APIs, Executive Leadership, Agentic AI Systems, Securities, Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Data Migration, Data, Scrum Master, Remote Team Leadership, Octopus Deploy, AWS DevOps, Front-end Development, Front-end, IT Strategy, Fintech, Finance, Product Management, Trading, Mobile App Development, Cross-platform App Development, Analytics, IT Projects, Technical Project Management, Startup Consulting, Headless CMS, NetSuite, Large Language Models (LLMs), Cloud Infrastructure, AI Agents, Vite, AI Chatbots, LangChain, Agentic AI, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG), Data Architecture, OpenAI, Payment Processing, Card Payments, Enterprise Architecture, RAG Architecture, Document Parsing, eCommerce Platforms, CRM, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Fintech Consultant, Fintech Design, Facial Recognition, Computer Vision, Recommendation Systems, AI Programming, AI Automation, AI Agent Orchestration, Gemini, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Beauty Products, Fraud Detection, Supabase, HIPAA, NetSuite CRM, Agentic RAG Systems, AI Product Strategy, Training, RAG Systems, Agentic Workflow Design, Investment Banking, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Serverless, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Jakarta EE Design Patterns, Cloud, Project Design, Amazon RDS, Kubernetes Operations (kOps), Affiliate Programs, QA Automation, Team Building, ISO 27001, SOC 2, Options Trading, stripe connect, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, Fiserv, Strapi, Authorization, Debugging, DOM, Secure Coding, Audits, Application State Management, Code Deployment, Webhooks, Base44
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