I am a Lead Software Engineer with extensive experience building scalable web and mobile applications using React and React Native. Throughout my career, I have served as a technical lead and consultant for diverse organizations, focusing on product roadmap strategy, engineering processes, and high-performance frontend development. I hold a BCom/BE in Finance and Software Engineering from the University of Auckland.
Lead Software Engineer
Saywise
Mar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos
Front End Lead
OneRoom
Sep 2020 – Mar 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Work with CEO & product team to define features & product roadmap. Developed a real-time streaming mobile application to stream funerals using React Native. Rebuilding online platform using React.
Technical Lead
The Maverick
Jun 2022 – Dec 2022 · 6 mos
Responsible for implementation blueprint, overall technical solution direction and engineering process. Collaborate with UK team to manage technical requirements and engage with clients on global basis.
Freelance Consultant
Sunday Empire
Dec 2020 – Nov 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos
Working on multiple projects using React Native, React, Node & AWS.
Senior React Native Engineer
Coretex
Mar 2021 – Sep 2021 · 6 mos
Working on a newly built electronic logbook mobile application.
Senior React Native Developer
Sky New Zealand
Aug 2020 – Nov 2020 · 3 mos
Rebuilding SkyTV platform using React Native & You.i engine
Senior React Native developer
Chnnl
Apr 2020 – Aug 2020 · 4 mos
In charge of improving quality & building new features. Communicate with key stakeholders to plan & execute product roadmap.
Senior Frontend Developer
Innovation Capital
Dec 2019 – Apr 2020 · 4 mos
Worked on 2 products, Ruck & PreviewMe. Ruck is a mobile app to boost participation in playing rugby. Using React-native to develop the application. PreviewMe is a content platform to showcase yourself effectively. Using React & Redux.
Senior Front-end Engineer
2degrees NZ
Mar 2019 – Nov 2019 · 8 mos
Set up development practice & helping with recruitment for a new online team. Lead development of new DataClock App.
Chief Executive Officer
Car Mate
Oct 2015 – May 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Car Mate is an app that helps NZ drivers to purchase & maintain cars at discounted prices. Also, selling your car is FREE on Car Mate!
Senior React Native Developer
Pushpay
Mar 2018 – Feb 2019 · 11 mos
Technical Lead
Fletcher Building
Dec 2017 – Feb 2018 · 2 mos
Senior Frontend Developer
Neighbourly.co.nz
Sep 2017 – Dec 2017 · 3 mos
Senior Frontend Developer
Solnet Solutions
Sep 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo
Worked in MyLotto project re-building mobile application and website using React, React-Native & Redux.
Senior Frontend Developer
Touchcast NZ
May 2016 – Sep 2016 · 4 mos
Worked in Lotto project re-building existing website & mobile application using React, React-native & Redux
Web Architect Developer
Yellow New Zealand
Oct 2015 – Feb 2016 · 4 mos
Built prototype of current website rebuild using React + Webpack
Software Engineer
Neighbourly.co.nz
Feb 2015 – Sep 2015 · 7 mos
Built business feature using Symfony2 + React
Software Engineer
Findly
Aug 2014 – Jan 2015 · 5 mos
Worked on a project converting existing legacy website into mobile responsive-site using React + flux
Senior PHP Developer
OneRoom
Nov 2012 – Aug 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos
Co-founder & lead back-end engineer
Laveem
Sep 2011 – Oct 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo
Programmer
Optimizer HQ
Mar 2010 – Sep 2011 · 1 yr 6 mos
Working as a web developer. Working on company's own products – Maxmail (app.maxmailhq.com), DimensionCRM (app.dimensioncrm.com), CometSEO (app.cometseo.com) Working on several customer projects – BeStaff, Gopher, Vamoose Some development of iPhone application
CTO
Timata
Nov 2008 – Sep 2011 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Programmer
Who Stole My Money
Mar 2009 – Mar 2010 · 1 yr
Developed and improved existing new UI and functionality.
BCom/BE, Finance & Software Engineering at University of Auckland
2004 – 2010Activities and societies: 2007 - Liaison of AUCG (Auckland University Collaboration Group - AUSA affiliated club) 2006 - President of AUKE (Auckland University Korean Engineers - AUSA affiliated club) 2005 - Treasury of AUKE (Auckland University Korean Engineers - AUSA affiliated club)