Building Cloud-Native
Resilience.
Technical Lead | Cloud-Native Transformations | AWS, Terraform, Microservices Security
About Me
I am a results-driven Lead Engineer and Project Manager with over 9 years of comprehensive experience in software development, DevOps, and cloud architecture. My expertise lies in building highly scalable, secure, and cloud-native applications for both enterprise and government sectors. I am passionate about leveraging cloud computing, security, and enterprise architecture to drive digital transformation. Throughout my career, I have honed a strong technical skill set in Golang, Java Spring Boot, React.js, AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes. I am recognized for my ability to lead teams, optimize system performance, and architect robust authentication solutions.
Currently Exploring
- Advanced Cloud Architecture
- Microservices Orchestration
- Enterprise-Grade Security Solutions
Core Competencies
A comprehensive technical toolkit built over a decade of hands-on experience in cloud architecture and software engineering.
languages
frontend
backend
mobile
cloud
database
other
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
The Government on Commercial Cloud (GCC) enables government agencies to adopt major public cloud services—such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud—quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.
Carblicity
Carblicity.com is an outdoor advertising platform that connects brands with private car owners to turn everyday vehicles into moving billboards through custom car wraps.
JS Manhattan
JS Manhattan is a curated online destination specializing in high-quality antique and vintage furniture, offering a unique collection of timeless, one-of-a-kind pieces designed to bring character and history into the modern home.
All Measure
All Measure is an e-commerce platform dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of precision measuring instruments and professional-grade metrology tools for industrial, engineering, and technical applications.
Marketing 007
Marketing 007 is a Singapore-based digital marketing agency that specializes in social media advertising, lead generation, and brand awareness strategies designed to maximize return on investment for businesses.
Marbleture
marbleture is a Singapore company that crafts furniture using only 100% natural marble. We are committed to source only the best and most competitive priced natural marble from all around the world to create beautiful unique marble furniture directly for consumers.
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
Open to connecting with fellow engineers and leaders to discuss Cloud-Native trends, Microservices Security, and Digital Transformation.