I am a professional software developer with over a decade of experience across NZ companies, including FACE Ltd, Trade Me, and Silverstripe. I have built large-scale systems for orchestras (Impresario), e-commerce and CMS platforms, and led development efforts on critical client projects. I enjoy solving technical challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and deliver robust solutions. In recent months I have explored AI tooling, built simple word games in Kotlin, and improved my PHP testing with PHPUnit and Cypress. I am always keen to learn new skills, mentor others, and engage with clients to turn requirements into working software.

Peter Sharman

I am a professional software developer with over a decade of experience across NZ companies, including FACE Ltd, Trade Me, and Silverstripe. I have built large-scale systems for orchestras (Impresario), e-commerce and CMS platforms, and led development efforts on critical client projects. I enjoy solving technical challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and deliver robust solutions. In recent months I have explored AI tooling, built simple word games in Kotlin, and improved my PHP testing with PHPUnit and Cypress. I am always keen to learn new skills, mentor others, and engage with clients to turn requirements into working software.

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I am a professional software developer with over a decade of experience across NZ companies, including FACE Ltd, Trade Me, and Silverstripe. I have built large-scale systems for orchestras (Impresario), e-commerce and CMS platforms, and led development efforts on critical client projects. I enjoy solving technical challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and deliver robust solutions.

In recent months I have explored AI tooling, built simple word games in Kotlin, and improved my PHP testing with PHPUnit and Cypress. I am always keen to learn new skills, mentor others, and engage with clients to turn requirements into working software.

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Language

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Work Experience

Analyst Developer at FNZ Ltd
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Wrote and maintained code that interacts with APIs and task processing, and contributed to a quality user interface. Technologies used include C#, .NET Framework, MSSQL, Visual Basic, ReactJS and TypeScript. Worked as part of a large, globally distributed team across Shanghai, Asia, the UK and Europe to deliver an enhanced customised version of FNZ’s core product.
Senior Developer at Silverstripe Ltd
July 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Led development and maintenance of several complex bespoke systems built on the Silverstripe CMS for clients including AA, TourismNZ, Lincoln University and Westpac. Lead developer on TourismNZ main site www.newzealand.com, with expertise in Silverstripe, API integrations, and front-end components. Implemented PHPUnit tests, Cypress E2E tests, and ReactJS components; integrated Swiftype data lake and map APIs.
Senior Developer at TradeMe Ltd (Face team)
November 1, 2014 - July 1, 2022
Delivered key projects for MFAT SafeRegistration (Laravel), Trade Me FindSomeone (C# .NET WebForms/MVC), and Trade Me HolidayHouses (C# .NET WebForms/MVC). Contributed to MFAT SafeCase and SafeCrisis (PHP CodeIgniter micro-services), AA Smartfuel, and Hutt City Council fines and license payments systems (WindCave, PoliPay). Gained experience with PowerBI and Marketo; worked with PHP, jQuery, C#, .NET, MySQL, MSSQL, Umbraco, Linux, Azure, GitHub, CodeIgniter and Laravel, across a distributed team.
Director at Uptempo Ltd
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Director overseeing IT development and project delivery; involved in Impresario and related initiatives.
Employee / IT Specialist at New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Provided IT development support for orchestral administration and contributed to the Impresario project for scheduling, budgeting, repertoire and personnel management.
Developer at Face Ltd
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2014
Contributed to Paymark Ltd, Transtrack, PaymentsNZ, Pharmacy Council, and Psychologists Board projects. Worked with JQuery, PHP, Silverstripe, and payment processing integrations (POLi, Windcave).

Education

Masters in Information Systems (completed 3 courses) at Massey University
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
Bachelor of Music in Composition at Victoria University, Wellington
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality

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