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I am a skilled Java developer with nearly 30 years of experience developing robust software solutions. I enjoy problem solving and learning new technologies. Throughout my career, I’ve maintained, enhanced, and led projects especially in Java ecosystems, Agile frameworks, and cloud integration. I am passionate about delivering scalable and maintainable software and mentoring junior team members.
Currently, I am working on large government IT projects such as migrating insurance systems, welfare payments enhancements, and border management solutions. With extensive experience in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and Agile development, I thrive in collaborative environments focused on continuous delivery and innovation.
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Work Experience
Senior Java Developer (Contract) at IAG
April 1, 2021 - PresentLed a project to upgrade a Spring Boot application from Java 11 to Java 21. Worked on maintaining various applications involving customer and policy management, and integrated a major NZ bank's insurance claim system with IAG's policy system. Engaged in Scrum Agile practices including user story elaboration, coding with Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs, defect fixing, and using Jenkins for CI/CD.
Senior Java Developer (Contract) at Accident Compensation Corporation
March 1, 2021 - August 20, 2025Maintained and enhanced the Guidewire policy and billing systems as part of a Scrum Agile team. Responsibilities included helping Business Analysts elaborate user stories, coding using Guidewire, fixing defects, analyzing production issues, building and deploying the system via Azure Pipelines, and developing REST API methods.
Senior Java Developer (Contract) at IAG
March 1, 2019 - August 20, 2025Developed changes to Guidewire Claims Center for consuming insurance JSON data from RESTful web services to create and update claims. Developed automated tests with Selenium and Cucumber to verify claim creation and updates.
Senior Java Developer (Contract) at National Library
August 1, 2018 - August 20, 2025Developed plans for updating outdated Java application dependencies and started a Software Architecture Document for migrating digital scans into Rosetta digital archive.
Senior Java Developer (Contract) at Accident Compensation Corporation
April 1, 2018 - August 20, 2025Worked on the migration of ACC’s policy and billing systems to the Guidewire platform within a Scrum Agile project. Assisted in user story elaboration, coding with Guidewire, defect fixing, and production issue analysis.
Java Developer (Contract) at HPE for Ministry of Social Development
October 1, 2016 - August 20, 2025Contract Java Developer on multiple small projects enhancing the MSD SWIFTT welfare payments system.
Java Developer (Contract) at IBM
May 1, 2015 - August 20, 2025Contract Java Developer for the Joint Border Management System (JBMS).
Senior Java Developer at Radium New Zealand Ltd
June 1, 2014 - August 20, 2025Employed as Senior Java Developer until redundancy in June 2014.
Senior Applications Developer at Ministry of Justice
January 1, 2014 - August 20, 2025Senior Applications Developer for the COLLECT Application within the ICT business unit.
Solutions Architect at New Zealand Qualifications Authority
January 1, 2011 - August 20, 2025Promoted to Solutions Architect after serving as Senior Analyst Programmer. Worked within the Information Services business unit.
Senior Analyst Programmer at New Zealand Qualifications Authority
November 1, 2009 - August 20, 2025Senior Analyst Programmer in the Information Services business unit.
Java Developer (Contract) at Ministry of Social Development
August 1, 2006 - August 20, 2025Worked on a project creating a web site to allow social workers to manage engagements with at-risk youth.
Java Developer (Contract) at Unisys
March 1, 2006 - August 20, 2025Developed a web-based billing application for the South American telecom company Telefonica.
Java Developer at Datamail
December 1, 2005 - August 20, 2025Developed an invoicing application for processing scanned invoices for customers.
Java Developer at Met Service
October 1, 2004 - August 20, 2025Developed a Swing application for account managers to configure weather data packages for customers.
Java Developer (Contract) at Ministry of Health
April 1, 2004 - August 20, 2025Upgraded a Java application collating data from District Health Boards to meet latest legislative requirements.
Java Developer at Unisys
February 1, 2004 - August 20, 2025Maintained several Java Swing applications used for payments processing to medical practitioners.
Java Developer (Contract) at Ministry of Justice
July 1, 2002 - August 20, 2025Worked on a project to create a public web site for Maori Land ownership information.
Java Developer at Sabre Systems
October 1, 2001 - August 20, 2025Developed a new customizable web application for travel agents to make airline, hotel, and car reservations using Sabre's booking engine.
Java Developer at Tranz Rail
December 1, 2000 - August 20, 2025Developed internal web applications using DB2 database.
Call Centre Analyst at IBM
August 1, 1998 - August 20, 2025Created activity reports for internal and external users.
Education
M.Tech (Hons) : Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Second Class Div II at Massey University
January 1, 1994 - May 1, 1994B.Tech : Industrial Technology at Massey University
January 1, 1991 - December 1, 1991Qualifications
Associate Insurance Suite Developer
February 1, 2024 - August 20, 2025Industry Experience
Government, Software & Internet, Financial Services
Skills
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