Full Stack Developer with 29+ years of commercial software development experience spanning legacy and modern stacks, including Delphi/Free Pascal and PHP/Laravel. I bridge complex business logic across older systems and contemporary web applications. I recently completed a multi-year engagement building Laravel web sites with RESTful back ends and implementing robust automated testing, while also delivering front ends using vanilla HTML/CSS/JavaScript and occasional React-based solutions.

Tony Cooper

Full Stack Developer with 29+ years of commercial software development experience spanning legacy and modern stacks, including Delphi/Free Pascal and PHP/Laravel. I bridge complex business logic across older systems and contemporary web applications. I recently completed a multi-year engagement building Laravel web sites with RESTful back ends and implementing robust automated testing, while also delivering front ends using vanilla HTML/CSS/JavaScript and occasional React-based solutions.

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Full Stack Developer with 29+ years of commercial software development experience spanning legacy and modern stacks, including Delphi/Free Pascal and PHP/Laravel. I bridge complex business logic across older systems and contemporary web applications.

I recently completed a multi-year engagement building Laravel web sites with RESTful back ends and implementing robust automated testing, while also delivering front ends using vanilla HTML/CSS/JavaScript and occasional React-based solutions.

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Javanese
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Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at TrackMy (USA) via Toptal
March 1, 2021 - April 30, 2026
Developed multiple Laravel web sites with RESTful API back ends for a healthcare-focused environment. Built unit and feature tests to automate testing of Laravel back-end functionality. Implemented several website front ends using primarily vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including one project implemented using React.js.
Software Developer / Owner at Balsa (New Zealand)
September 1, 2011 - Present
Designed, developed, and maintained PHP websites (mkcalc.com, mkexpress.co, licensed.nz). Developed and maintained desktop applications (MK Express, Autosmart Advisor, Pinning Calc, E-TS). Built a mobile app (PinCalc Fusion) for Transactive / Invenco and delivered related full-stack solutions using a mix of PHP, Delphi/Free Pascal, TypeScript/Node, Python, Java, and Dart/Flutter.
Software Developer - Contracting at ZWH Software (New Zealand) / Petrol Retail Client
June 1, 2006 - October 1, 2011
Maintained and customized an existing Delphi point-of-sale application used by petrol stations including BP and Z WH. Delivered updates and enhancements to support ongoing operations in a retail environment.
Software Developer at Discovery Life (South Africa)
June 1, 2005 - March 31, 2006
Developed a client-server application that enabled brokers to produce life insurance and retirement policy quotes. Maintained product business logic for multiple products from company start, supporting changes to existing policies to enable quoting.
Software Developer at Afritol / Tollink (South Africa)
March 1, 2002 - May 31, 2005
Developed point-of-sale and lane management software for toll gate scenarios with integration to dependent hardware over RS232. Implemented software for controlling and interacting with traffic lights, booms, overhead signs, ticket issuers/printers, coin machines, note readers, change dispensers, and ETC/touch-and-go card readers. Delivered monitoring and remote control capabilities for lanes.
Software Developer at Tenders On-Line (South Africa)
March 1, 2001 - February 28, 2002
Created collaborative tender document editing tools with section assignment, plus bid evaluation and award workflows. Developed an HTTP server to host the company website and manage tender document changes.
Software Developer at Department of Water and Forestry (South Africa)
March 1, 1999 - February 28, 2001
Developed a client-server application to manage water conservation features.
Software Developer, Risk Management at Counter Intelligence SAPS (South Africa)
March 1, 1997 - February 28, 1999
Developed software to support covert communications and management of covert assets. Investigated tactics used to circumvent network security and investigated potential breaches in network security.

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Healthcare, Software & Internet, Government, Retail, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services