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I am Henry Morgan Penny, an independent full-stack developer with over 25 years of experience designing and building production web applications. I specialise in developing new products from the ground up, turning well-defined ideas into reliable, maintainable software with minimal overhead. My focus is MVP and early-stage application delivery using React, Node.js, and TypeScript. I design and build complete systems including front-end interfaces, back-end APIs, database models, authentication, and AWS-based deployment. I favour pragmatic architectural choices that support rapid progress while ensuring the application remains scalable and maintainable as it evolves. I work directly and independently, taking ownership of the full build process from initial structure through to a production-ready result. Communication is clear and efficient, with emphasis on delivering working software quickly and reducing unnecessary complexity. Well suited to founders seeking an experienced engineer to build a new web application with strong technical foundations and a clear path to production.…I am Henry Morgan Penny, an independent full-stack developer with over 25 years of experience designing and building production web applications. I specialise in developing new products from the ground up, turning well-defined ideas into reliable, maintainable software with minimal overhead. My focus is MVP and early-stage application delivery using React, Node.js, and TypeScript. I design and build complete systems including front-end interfaces, back-end APIs, database models, authentication, and AWS-based deployment. I favour pragmatic architectural choices that support rapid progress while ensuring the application remains scalable and maintainable as it evolves. I work directly and independently, taking ownership of the full build process from initial structure through to a production-ready result. Communication is clear and efficient, with emphasis on delivering working software quickly and reducing unnecessary complexity. Well suited to founders seeking an experienced engineer to build a new web application with strong technical foundations and a clear path to production.

Henry Morgan Penny

Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, Back-End Developer, +2

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I am Henry Morgan Penny, an independent full-stack developer with over 25 years of experience designing and building production web applications. I specialise in developing new products from the ground up, turning well-defined ideas into reliable, maintainable software with minimal overhead. My focus is MVP and early-stage application delivery using React, Node.js, and TypeScript. I design and build complete systems including front-end interfaces, back-end APIs, database models, authentication, and AWS-based deployment. I favour pragmatic architectural choices that support rapid progress while ensuring the application remains scalable and maintainable as it evolves. I work directly and independently, taking ownership of the full build process from initial structure through to a production-ready result. Communication is clear and efficient, with emphasis on delivering working software quickly and reducing unnecessary complexity. Well suited to founders seeking an experienced engineer to build a new web application with strong technical foundations and a clear path to production.…I am Henry Morgan Penny, an independent full-stack developer with over 25 years of experience designing and building production web applications. I specialise in developing new products from the ground up, turning well-defined ideas into reliable, maintainable software with minimal overhead. My focus is MVP and early-stage application delivery using React, Node.js, and TypeScript. I design and build complete systems including front-end interfaces, back-end APIs, database models, authentication, and AWS-based deployment. I favour pragmatic architectural choices that support rapid progress while ensuring the application remains scalable and maintainable as it evolves. I work directly and independently, taking ownership of the full build process from initial structure through to a production-ready result. Communication is clear and efficient, with emphasis on delivering working software quickly and reducing unnecessary complexity. Well suited to founders seeking an experienced engineer to build a new web application with strong technical foundations and a clear path to production.

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I am Henry Morgan Penny, an independent full-stack developer with over 25 years of experience designing and building production web applications. I specialise in developing new products from the ground up, turning well-defined ideas into reliable, maintainable software with minimal overhead.

My focus is MVP and early-stage application delivery using React, Node.js, and TypeScript. I design and build complete systems including front-end interfaces, back-end APIs, database models, authentication, and AWS-based deployment. I favour pragmatic architectural choices that support rapid progress while ensuring the application remains scalable and maintainable as it evolves.

I work directly and independently, taking ownership of the full build process from initial structure through to a production-ready result. Communication is clear and efficient, with emphasis on delivering working software quickly and reducing unnecessary complexity.

Well suited to founders seeking an experienced engineer to build a new web application with strong technical foundations and a clear path to production.

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Lead Full Stack Developer at Putti

November 1, 2023 - Present

Took ownership of a complex, minimally documented system with no formal handover. Provided software and solution architecture guidance, designing the technology roadmap for the client. Led a team of backend, full-stack, and mobile developers. Collaborated daily with client engineers, product owners, and other stakeholders. Development work in PHP, TypeScript, Node.js, Aurora (MySQL), Terraform, ECS.

Senior Software Architect at Frello

July 1, 2021 - November 1, 2023

Technical direction and architecture for merger of Hello Club & Friendly Manager; created a new Sports Club Management system rebranded as Frello. Designed and built a single sign-on solution on AWS Cognito with TypeScript Lambda, DynamoDB, and OAuth/OIDC PKCE. Development in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Vue.js; SST, Serverless, CDK. Provisioned infrastructure via AWS Control Tower. Mentoring, training & documentation.

Freelance Consultant, Software Architecture & Development at Freelance

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021

Delivered Symfony 4, Craft CMS projects; liaised with agencies and clients; full stack development in PHP, Symfony, Craft CMS, Yii2, JavaScript, HTML & CSS. Led client engagement from pitching through delivery; integrated with external data sources and third-party APIs (Speedster integration, NZ Dental Association Checkup, Partsworld, etc.).

Contract Developer at Figured / Agrigate

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Full stack development in PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, ES6; integration with John Deere’s API; onboarding flows; GTM implementation.

Technical Director at Supply Ltd

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017

Overall responsibility for all web development within the Agency; hands-on coding; liaison with clients; evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies; technical strategy and architecture for in-house products. Notable project: BurgerFuel backend/frontend rebuild on Symfony 2 and Kunstmaan CMS with modular, brand-aligned content architecture.

Development Director at Fresh Media Group (FMG)

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012

Oversaw and led software development within FMG’s five companies; acted as Technical Director. Responsibilities included advising the board on development matters, mentoring staff, recruitment, and architectural leadership across multiple FMG products.

Application Architect at Ceros

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012

Led development of Ceros platform components; rebuilt the media player architecture with a modular design; responsibilities included technical leadership and architectural guidance for platform projects.

Contract Java Developer / Team Leader at The Grand Union

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Contract: wrote new Java/JSP templates for a Magnolia-based site; provided technical leadership and documentation; assisted with technical business analysis for eZPublish; involved with Cold Fusion and Java.

PHP/MySQL Developer at Banner

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006

Developed data capture applications; designed and implemented a CMS for client projects; admin interface and data export tools; contributed across multiple environments.

Java Developer at Net Concepts

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2005

Implemented online shopping systems for NZ/US clients; remote collaboration; multiple project involvements.

Analyst Programmer at Datacom

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005

Worked on Air New Zealand Online Services; functional analysis; Java development in WebSphere; risk analysis and client liaison.

Business Analyst at Intaz Ltd

January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002

Liaised with clients to determine requirements for SafeTSmart; defined business rules and IT requirements; supported pre-sales and product demonstrations.

Java Development Team Leader at INTAZ

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002

Led a team of 7 developers; prototyping; usability studies; project planning and mentoring; worked with J2EE stack and Oracle.