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I changed careers to write code that enriches people's lives. Everyday as a dev is an opportunity to learn, and I enjoy getting my hands dirty when faced with a new challenge. Some might not see this field as particularly artistic, but to me, it's one of the most creative things you can ever do. And, well, I love to do it.
Professional Profile
After finishing a Bachelor's in Creative Writing, I moved to Aotearoa New Zealand and stumbled into Finance for a few years. I eventually became a Process Analyst, but I kept wanting to fix the tech issues I kept finding myself. So I change careers and completed a Master's of Software Development (MSwDev) at Victoria University of Wellington.
Now I'm a Wellington-based software developer, primarily with full-stack web development with experience in a number of frameworks. However, my expertise is in C# & .NET development. I also have mobile development experience and (some) Unity experience at a professional level.
Professional Profile
After finishing a Bachelor's in Creative Writing, I moved to Aotearoa New Zealand and stumbled into Finance for a few years. I eventually became a Process Analyst, but I kept wanting to fix the tech issues I kept finding myself. So I change careers and completed a Master's of Software Development (MSwDev) at Victoria University of Wellington.
Now I'm a Wellington-based software developer, primarily with full-stack web development with experience in a number of frameworks. However, my expertise is in C# & .NET development. I also have mobile development experience and (some) Unity experience at a professional level.
Software Developer
Bioeconomy Science Institute (formerly Manaaki Whenua)
Jan 2023 - present
Developer (Product Team)
Theta Systems
Mar 2021 - Jan 2023
Process Improvement Analyst
New Zealand Post
Apr 2017 - Jul 2020
Accounts Receivable Specialist
New Zealand Post
May 2014 - Apr 2017
Professional Projects
Software development projects where I played a key role.
Professional Projects
Software development projects where I played a key role.
Trapsim Plus
TrapSim Plus is a simulation tool to help managers quickly compare the efficacy and cost of controlling invasive predators using traps and/or bait stations, and guide them towards an appropriate control regime.
I was a lead developer on this project and mentored two university students as a part of this work. Together, we ran a full agile project from start to finish and included:
Glasstrail
Glasstrail is a cyber-security application developed by Theta Systems built on ASP.NET Core with a React TypeScript front-end which helps its customers to find and eliminate risks to their digital assets (i.e. domains, websites, etc).
I was a key developer on this platform from the very beginning of development until I left my role at Theta. My role involved writing code to analyse and translate data from CosmosDB into a readable format for customers and to stabilise the intensive weekly scanning process.
Mixiply
Mixiply is an application, primarily aimed at kids, developed by Theta Systems. The app gives kids the opportunity to create their own digital portfolios of both AR code and digital assets such as art or 3D models.
While working at Theta as an intern, I helped rebuild the entire web app in a new framework. I also spent some time wokring with the students at the Newlands Intermediate School MiniDevs club receiving and implementing their feedback on the web application. Later as a full time developer, I mentored student interns who were working on further improvements to the Mixiply web app. (The web application has continued to evolve after my time at Theta.)