Experience

Over a decade of building and running production software

  1. Genofax® Life Sciences

    Jul 2023 - Present

    1. Software Consultant

      Jan 2026 - Present

      • Design and build scalable backend systems and SaaS products, leading projects from architecture and planning through deployment and launch
      • Modernize legacy applications by breaking monolithic systems into Kubernetes-based microservices running on AWS
      • Streamline software delivery by implementing CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and ArgoCD, enabling faster releases with minimal downtime
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      • Improve system reliability by setting up monitoring, logging, and alerting with Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki to quickly detect and resolve production issues
      • Developed a high-performance event processing platform using Go and Kafka, improving reliability during traffic spikes with message queues and dead-letter queues
      • Built AI powered root cause analysis tooling for health and wellness diagnostic platforms, cutting post-incident triage time
      • Secured CI/CD workflows in GitHub Actions using AWS OIDC for keyless authentication and Tailscale for private network deployments

    2. Software & Application Lead

      Jul 2023 - Dec 2025

      • Led the transition of a core product from prototype to a production-ready platform, defining the technical roadmap and reducing time-to-market
      • Made key architectural decisions and designed scalable, maintainable systems aligned with business needs
      • Designed and optimised AWS cloud infrastructure, reducing costs by ~30% while ensuring high availability and reliability
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      • Led the deployment of ML and NLP models into production, enabling real-time data processing for large-scale applications
      • Improved MySQL and PostgreSQL performance, reducing query latency by 60% and ensuring scalability for high-traffic systems
      • Set and maintained engineering best practices, including code reviews and clean coding standards
      • Managed and mentored a team of 10+ engineers, increasing team productivity and sprint velocity
      • Worked closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and smooth delivery
      • Planned, tracked, and delivered projects on time while maintaining high quality
      • Built and improved CI/CD pipelines, reducing release time
      • Monitored system performance and fixed bottlenecks to keep applications fast and reliable
      • Helped resolve complex technical problems by guiding the team toward effective solutions

  2. Tenssor Pty Ltd

    Dec 2018 - Jun 2023

    1. Software & Application Engineer

      • Led the design and architecture of scalable, high-availability systems handling 500K+ daily requests with 99.95% uptime
      • Partnered with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions and system designs
      • Defined system architecture, established coding standards, and ensured best practices for maintainability, scalability, and performance
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      • Oversaw development of RESTful APIs (Laravel, Python) powering 15+ integrations
      • Guided full-stack delivery using Laravel, React.js, Next.js, improving performance through SSR and optimisation strategies
      • Architected caching and performance strategies (Redis, Memcached, Nginx) reducing database load and improving response times
      • Directed database design and optimisation (MySQL, PostgreSQL) for scalability, consistency, and high availability
      • Owned AWS infrastructure architecture and operations, maintaining 99.9% SLA for enterprise-grade systems
      • Mentored engineers, conducted code reviews, and drove engineering excellence across the team

  3. Mayalogy Private Ltd

    Jun 2015 - Nov 2018

    1. Sr Software Engineer

      • Designed and built a highly available, scalable backend system supporting 1M monthly active users, maintaining low latency under peak load
      • Developed server-side applications using Python, PHP (Laravel), Node.js, Vue.js, and MySQL
      • Provisioned and managed AWS infrastructure (RDS, API Gateway, Lambda, SQS) using CloudFormation, reducing setup and eliminating manual errors
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      • Integrated third-party APIs including Facebook, Google Graph, and Account Kit, increasing social login adoption to 65% of new users
      • Built real-time systems using Socket.io, reducing response time and improving user retention
      • Implemented caching strategies using Nginx, Redis to improve system performance and reduce server load
      • Monitored application and server performance, identifying bottlenecks and applying optimisations
      • Developed automated browser testing workflows using Selenium, reducing regression testing time
      • Managed project tasks and coordinated team activities using Asana to ensure smooth and timely delivery

  4. Melbweb

    Nov 2014 - May 2015

    1. Web Developer

      • Developed and customised WordPress themes and plugins for multiple marketplace platforms based on business requirements
      • Extended and optimised third-party plugins to enhance website functionality, performance, and user experience
      • Collaborated closely with the Team Lead, Business Analyst, and Product Owner to deliver project requirements effectively
      • Managed hosting environments using cPanel, including deployment, configuration, and basic server maintenance