Work experience
Assignar
May 2020 – Feb 2021
Backend software engineer
I performed development tasks to support a strategic initiative to consolidate several REST and graphQL APIs into a single Django-based platform through mentorship on key Django development principles including testing and design patterns.
Prezzee
Mar 2017 – Jan 2020
Full stack software engineer
I performed maintenance, operations tasks and software development on the main Prezzee web site companion Prezzee Business and rewards site.
Coder Factory Academy
Feb 2017 – Jun 2017
Teaching assistant
I have taught multiple cohorts of the Coder Factory Academy Web App Builder course, including the Walkleys Coding Scholarship cohort and the Coding for Beginners course as a lecturer and tutor.
My House Geek
Jan 2016 – Present
Managing director, chief technology officer and full stack software engineer
Developing services through integrating government and open source data with a nginx/Django/PostgreSQL stack & HTML/CSS/Javascript/jQuery/Leaflet frontend. Conducting scientific research and patent authorship into new service capabilities. Managing corporate and production IT services, ensuring continuous availability without compromising service confidentiality or integrity. Fostering and shaping organisational culture including mentoring fellow board members and executives.
Defence Science and Technology Group, Department of Defence
Aug 2010 – Jan 2016
Software engineer and data scientist
Pioneered open-source software development in DST Group, leading a multidisciplinary team including contractor management. Developing and managing software development, documentation and configuration management using Java and Python. Managing the software aspects of the development of a waterside security system.
Wolfram Research Inc., Special Projects Division
Jan 2009 – Feb 2009
Undergraduate Software Engineer
Developed, tested and integrated modules to parse and generate responses to user requests relating to tree structures and data representation in WolframAlpha. http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=5-ary+tree http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=1.23+in+IEEE+single+precision+number
Raytheon Australia: Air Warfare Destroyer Project
Aug 2007 – Aug 2008
Undergraduate Systems Engineer
Worked in a Combat System requirements and design team.
Thales Australia, FFG Upgrade
Aug 2005 – Feb 2007
Undergraduate Systems Engineer and Data Scientist
Conducted missile performance modelling, simulation and statistical analysis for Combat System design compliance against customer requirements. Supported integration of multiple combat system components through liaising with design authorities and developers.
Education
Postgraduate
Masters of Business & Technology
2013-2015 University of Technology, Sydney Grade Point Average: 3.62/4. Weighted Average Mean (Estimated): 83/100
Undergraduate
Bachelors of Engineering (Software Engineering) Diploma of Engineering Practice with First Class Honours Bachelors of Science (Mathematics)
2004-2009 University of Technology, Sydney Grade Point Average: 3.90/4. Weighted Average Mean (Estimated): 90.43/100
SKills
Programming languages
Python (incl. Django) Java MySQL/PostgreSQL PHP (incl. Drupal) Javascript/jQuery/Leaflet Shell scripting/Ansible Mathematica/MATLAB React
Engineering Skills
Scientific research Machine learning Data analysis Geospatial analysis Technology leadership Information/operations security AWS/linux server administration Systems architecture
Volunteering
Site Banner
https://drupal.org/project/site_banner
A Drupal 7/8 module with over 3,000 downloads and over 200 active users The module displays site-wide text information such as site security classification. Integration with third-party modules to contextually alter banner colour and text.
DjangoGirls
I mentored women in the Django web application framework and helped connect organisers with sponsors.
Bushfire Connect
I customised Ushahidi to provide civilians in Victoria’s bushfireprone areas timely advice about bushfires. I administrated and supported key IT services. I provided first- and second-level technical support.
Awards and accomplishments
2009
Alan Chappel Engineering Innovation prize for Capstone Project University of Technology, Sydney
2006-2010, 2014
Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Award for Outstanding Academic Performance University of Technology, Sydney
2006-2009
Faculty of Engineering Dean’s List University of Technology, Sydney
2007
Wolfram New Kind of Science Summer School University of Vermont, Burlington
2004
Faculty of Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship for Software Engineering University of Technology, Sydney