I am a passionate Software Engineer dedicated to delivering scalable, high-quality solutions across modern .NET applications, cloud platforms, and responsive front-end frameworks.\n\nI have hands-on experience with React, Angular, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and SQL Server, and I am committed to continuous improvement, clean design, and collaborative delivery.

Stephen Ball

I am a passionate Software Engineer dedicated to delivering scalable, high-quality solutions across modern .NET applications, cloud platforms, and responsive front-end frameworks.\n\nI have hands-on experience with React, Angular, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and SQL Server, and I am committed to continuous improvement, clean design, and collaborative delivery.

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I am a passionate Software Engineer dedicated to delivering scalable, high-quality solutions across modern .NET applications, cloud platforms, and responsive front-end frameworks.\n\nI have hands-on experience with React, Angular, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and SQL Server, and I am committed to continuous improvement, clean design, and collaborative delivery.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Shell Energy
May 1, 2023 - October 28, 2025
Developing and maintaining software solutions to improve energy efficiency and operational efficiency. Worked on full-stack features using .NET, React, and SQL Server; collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring code quality and reliable deployments.
Full-Stack Developer at Flying Donkey IT
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Developed and maintained full-stack applications, contributing across the tech stack (e.g., .NET, React) and deploying to Azure. Implemented features, improved performance, and supported CI/CD pipelines.
Junior Developer at Joshua Hall Design
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Freelance development work, building and maintaining client-facing features and sites with modern web technologies.
Graduate Electrical Engineer at Alliance Automation
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
On-site electrical engineering role focusing on automation and control systems, supporting project delivery and system integration.
Software Engineer at Shell Energy
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Developed features for an online Gas Trading Platform (GTP) using .NET, React, and SignalR to improve trader nomination management. Migrated legacy ClickOnce deployments to GitHub Actions CI/CD, increasing release speed and reliability. Resolved production issues in legacy VB.NET applications during the transition to the new platform.

Education

Master of Engineering (Research) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
February 1, 2016 - February 1, 2017
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
February 1, 2011 - February 1, 2015
Master of Engineering (Research) at QUT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering at QUT
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

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Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services