May 2013 – Oct 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos

• I am responsible for the API web application that powers the Perx mobile apps.
• I am currently leading a team in rebuilding the entire web application in Ruby on Rails. This includes a redesign of the underlying data model to accommodate the growing business needs of the application. The new Ruby on Rails app is being built using a TDD approach. I work closely with and advise the mobile team (iOS and Android) to ensure the mobile apps will function effectively and efficiently.
• As well as the API for the mobile apps to communicate with, the web application includes dashboards for both the internal admin and the merchant clients. As part of this rebuild I am working with the admin staff to ensure the UI for the dashboard serves their needs.
• I am also responsible for maintaining the existing application written in PHP. This includes adding new features as required.
• My final area of responsibility is the infrastructure. I maintain the existing infrastructure, hosted on AWS. I have also designed the infrastructure requirements for the new application, including continuous integration and continuous delivery.

Feb 2013 – Apr 2013 · 2 mos

• I implemented new features on the exisitng Perx application (a PHP web app). I also evaluated the application and developed a proposal to rebuild the backend in Ruby on Rails.

Jun 2011 – Nov 2011 · 5 mos · Melbourne

• I returned to RMIT to teach Web Database Applications as a sessional lecturer in semester 2, 2011.

Feb 2010 – Jul 2010 · 5 mos

• I rewrote the User Interface Programming (UIP) course (lectures, tutes, labs, assignment and exams) and delivered the lectures in first semester 2010.

Feb 2008 – Nov 2008 · 9 mos

• I consulted with the School of Computer Science and Information Technology of RMIT to improve the standards of course delivery.

Jul 2007 – Dec 2007 · 5 mos

• I returned to RMIT to teach Web Database Applications as a sessional lecturer in semester 2, 2007.

Jan 2001 – Jul 2006 · 5 yrs 6 mos

• A lecturer in the School of Computer Science, specialising in web technologies. This included a semester teaching a Taylor's College in Kuala Lumpur (2005).

Mar 2010 – Sep 2012 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• I am a senior software engineer leading the development of web applications using Agile, goal-directed design and PHP, Mongo, MySQL, and some Ruby on Rails.

Jul 2006 – Feb 2010 · 3 yrs 7 mos

• Software engineer developing web applications using PHP, MySQL (yes, and MSSQL), and some Ruby on Rails.

Jan 1996 – Jan 2000 · 4 yrs

• I was the structural engineer for the project department of Jaques. Jaques made equipment and machines for the quarrying and mining industry. As structural engineer, I was part of the design of turn-key crushing plants located in Australia and South East Asia.