Building Cloud-Native
Resilience.
Technical Lead | Cloud-Native Transformations | AWS, Terraform, Microservices Security
About Me
Results-driven Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead with over 9 years of experience bridging the gap between complex cloud architecture and scalable software delivery. My expertise lies in architecting secure, cloud-native applications for high-compliance environments, including the government and enterprise sectors. CORE COMPETENCIES: ► Cloud Architecture: Designing high-availability infrastructure on AWS using Terraform (IaC) and Kubernetes. ► Backend Engineering: Specialist in Golang and Java Spring Boot, building robust microservices and APIs. ► Security & Identity: Implementing enterprise-grade IAM solutions (Ory Kratos, Hydra) and secure authentication flows (OIDC/SAML). ► DevOps Leadership: Orchestrating CI/CD pipelines to reduce deployment times and improve system reliability. I am passionate about leading cross-functional teams to solve difficult architectural challenges. I believe in building systems that are not just functional, but resilient, secure by design, and scalable for the future.
Core Competencies
A comprehensive technical toolkit built over a decade of hands-on experience in cloud architecture and software engineering.
Professional Experience
A track record of delivering scalable solutions and leading engineering teams across global organizations.
Senior Software Engineer
November 2023 - Present- Manage and maintain Okta IDP, Access Gateway, and related authentication APIs.
- Support frontend teams with authentication SDK integration and queries.
- Maintain and develop backend applications, including Session-Service (Java Spring), Account APIs (Java Spring), and Auth Service (GoLang).
- Implement Ory IDP for corporate client authentication needs.
- Oversee infrastructure management for apps using Terraform and AWS.
- Provide support for e-paper systems built on React.js and Node.js.
- Collaborate with teams to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient systems.
- Document and report system updates, processes, and solutions.
- Key Contribution: Developed a new GoLang-based Auth Service, streamlining authentication workflows, consolidating legacy APIs, and implementing Ory IDP to meet specialized corporate client needs.
Full Stack Developer
August 2024 - November 2024- Server Actions: Develop, maintain, and optimize server-side actions to handle data processing, ensure security, and improve performance.
- UI Components: Design and implement reusable, responsive UI components to enhance user interaction and maintain consistent aesthetics.
- Storyblocks Integration: Integrate and manage media assets from Storyblocks, ensuring smooth and efficient media retrieval for front-end display.
- Animation Handling: Use Framer Motion to create and manage animations, enhancing the user experience with smooth transitions and dynamic interactions.
- Full-Stack Development: Bridge front-end and back-end requirements, ensuring seamless communication between different parts of the application.
- Code Maintenance: Regularly refactor, debug, and optimize code for reliability, readability, and performance.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers and product managers, to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Testing and Debugging: Ensure code quality with automated and manual testing, promptly resolving any bugs or issues that arise.
Full Stack Engineer
April 2024 - July 2024- Supporting The Australian migration project to the customised News Corp Australia FAST framework (Enterprise WordPress system).
- Worked on Save articles feature for The Australian migration. The feature integrated with NewsCorp's Indie studio (js based script studio).
- Worked closely with various UI and responsive issues for the migration.
- Worked on creating new and updating existing storyblocks.
- Worked on fixing CircleCI pipeline issues.
- Resolving complex build tool issues to support developer experience (DX) and overall migration progress.
DevOps Technical Lead | Project Lead
September 2023 - May 2024- Upgrade and maintenance of Tax Management system.
- Close communication with stakeholders in understanding the problems and building solutions for it.
- Development of API and Services using Springboot.
- Vulnerability assessment, security maintenance and upgrade.
- Plan and implement infrastructure changes and get it approved by stakeholders.
- Implementation of custom Java 8 App infrastructure with load balance with Kubernetes with integration to performance stats.
- Prepare and Maintain documentation to all the developed works.
Senior DevOps Engineer
October 2023 - April 2024- Management, maintenance of Kayo Sports, Magneto and Flash Web applications.
- Maintenance of QA server built to serve multiple builds on same URL ( FISO ).
- Setting of CI / CD pipelines to new projects.
- Infrastructure maintenance and upgrade.
- Worked closely towards building a Next JS PoC application that runs standalone on a Kubernetes cluster.
- Implementation of OpenTelemetry for Internal NextJS application.
- Management and implementation of Telemetry services using NewRelic.
- Vulnerability management and security patching ( tracking through wiz.io ).
- Management and migration of Cast Apps.
Senior Software Engineer
October 2021 - October 2023- Worked with a skilled team of developers in designing Interfaces and promoting user experience for Government Computing Cloud.
- Worked in integrating APIs from AWS and Azure SDKs for automated deployment of resources.
- Worked in orchestrating the CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, development and deployment.
- Planned and implemented necessary unit testing and testing automation.
- Worked in the development of dedicated billing engine that pipelines all utilization from multiple cloud service providers and bills the respective agencies.
- Providing L3 support for the system developed.
- Projects: Government Computing Cloud (Node JS, React JS, AWS/Azure), Billing Engine (Python, AWS Lambda).
Senior Software Engineer
April 2023 - September 2023- Contributed to the development of several high-profile digital properties including Vogue, NewsDNA, Body & Soul, Kidspot, The Australian, and GQ.
- Worked on integrating Auth0 to all NewsCorp websites.
- Adopted a modern development workflow using WordPress VIP Suite and Docker.
- Designed and architected the backend of the Vogue website using WordPress, CAPI Sync, and PHP.
- Worked extensively on the React frontend for Vogue.
- Developed and integrated vertical video players and video carousel newsfeeds.
- Performed SEO optimization of media assets.
Senior Software Engineer
August 2022 - December 2022- Built Front-End components and interfaces that promoted user-friendly designs and an engaging User Experience.
- Developed a high-performance and lightweight Back-End application (Express.js).
- Created a Back-End system for an eCommerce platform that automated SKU generation.
- Implemented inventory tracking and management for an ERP system by integrating Fishbowl ERP.
- Utilized GraphQL APIs to facilitate communication between Front-End and Back-End.
- Architected CI/CD pipelines.
Senior Software Engineer
October 2020 - October 2021- Worked with a team of 12 to develop a SME Banking API broker.
- Migration of multiple DB from legacy systems to a single MySQL cluster.
- Development of Signature cropper (JS/WASM).
- Management of support tickets via JIRA.
- Provided L1 and L3 support.
Information Technology Team Lead
September 2019 - September 2021- Management of IT department and company’s sub solutions.
- Provide bi-weekly Scrum briefing.
- Planning of project budget, burndown, releases and timeline.
- Maintain and purchase IT assets.
- Create Management systems to simplify company’s administrative tasks.
- Development of Company’s own product (website and mobile application).
- Reference products: Carblicity (Vue JS, Laravel), BoomTownAds (Nuxt JS, Firebase), etc.
Featured Projects
A selection of deployed applications and systems.
Government Computing Cloud
Designed interfaces and promoted user experience for the Government Computing Cloud, integrated with AWS and Azure SDKs.
Carblicity
A comprehensive advertising platform built with Vue.js and Laravel, facilitating car wrap advertising campaigns.
Sellr
A digital marketplace platform.
Education
University of Roehampton
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Change and Leadership Management
April 2024 - April 2025
James Cook University
Bachelor of Information Technology, Computing and Networking
June 2014 - July 2016
Certifications
Let's Work Together
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