Hi, I'm Vincent Lau, a Senior Full Stack Developer based in Singapore with substantial experience building scalable and secure web applications. I've worked with various leading technology firms and enjoy architecting both back-end systems and modern, responsive front-ends. I thrive in agile environments and love mentoring teams to deliver high-quality, business-driven solutions. I have a strong passion for continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies to build maintainable software that stands the test of time. Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and translating business needs into robust technical solutions is where I excel.

Vincent Lau

Hi, I'm Vincent Lau, a Senior Full Stack Developer based in Singapore with substantial experience building scalable and secure web applications. I've worked with various leading technology firms and enjoy architecting both back-end systems and modern, responsive front-ends. I thrive in agile environments and love mentoring teams to deliver high-quality, business-driven solutions. I have a strong passion for continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies to build maintainable software that stands the test of time. Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and translating business needs into robust technical solutions is where I excel.

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Hi, I’m Vincent Lau, a Senior Full Stack Developer based in Singapore with substantial experience building scalable and secure web applications. I’ve worked with various leading technology firms and enjoy architecting both back-end systems and modern, responsive front-ends. I thrive in agile environments and love mentoring teams to deliver high-quality, business-driven solutions.

I have a strong passion for continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies to build maintainable software that stands the test of time. Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and translating business needs into robust technical solutions is where I excel.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior Full Stack Developer at 2V Modules
September 14, 2023 - May 27, 2025
Led the end-to-end development of complex enterprise web applications using PHP (Laravel, CodeIgniter), Angular, and SQL, including both new builds and legacy system modernization. Architected scalable RESTful APIs and microservices for high-traffic platforms, integrating with AWS EC2 and Azure for continuous deployment and global scalability. Designed and implemented modern, responsive front-ends with React, Next.js, and TailwindCSS, collaborating closely with UI/UX teams to deliver accessible and user-centric designs. Migrated major databases from on-premise Oracle to cloud-based PostgreSQL and MySQL, implementing advanced replication and data security measures. Developed GraphQL APIs for optimized client-side data fetching and reduced bandwidth usage. Orchestrated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jira, achieving automated zero-downtime deployments and reliable rollback strategies. Automated comprehensive test suites with PHPUnit, Selenium, Jest, and Cypress, resulting in a significant reduction in production defects. Mentored and led a cross-functional team of developers, advocating for best practices, design patterns, and agile development principles. Oversaw cloud resource scaling, Docker containerization, and system monitoring for high availability. Conducted code reviews and enforced Git workflow standards, improving collaboration and code maintainability
Full Stack Developer at Lorem Scriptium
November 4, 2022 - July 18, 2023
Designed and built scalable backend architectures with PHP (Laravel, Symfony) and GoLang, supporting high-traffic fintech and e-commerce platforms. Led migration from monolithic architecture to microservices, deploying on JBoss, Jetty, and WebLogic, and managing inter-service communication with RESTful APIs and RabbitMQ. Developed and optimized GraphQL and REST endpoints, collaborating with front-end teams using Vue.js and React for high-performance, seamless user experiences. Managed large-scale databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle), implementing data warehousing, advanced indexing, and query optimization. Built big data analytics pipelines using Hadoop, delivering real-time insight dashboards for business stakeholders. Instituted robust security measures, integrating OAuth2, JWT, and comprehensive input validation to ensure compliance with OWASP and PCI DSS standards. Automated regression and UAT testing with PHPUnit, Cypress, Selenium, and Jest, cutting production bugs by half. Collaborated with DevOps to design and manage CI/CD workflows using GitLab and Jenkins, improving deployment frequency and reliability. Facilitated daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, managing Jira boards and technical documentation. Mentored peers, led code review sessions, and participated in technical interviews and onboarding. Represented the engineering team in client and stakeholder meetings, translating business needs into technical deliverables.
Full Stack Developer at Hipster Pte Ltd
October 19, 2021 - October 5, 2022
Delivered comprehensive full-stack development for diverse client projects using PHP (Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony), with a focus on maintainable, well-architected code. Built and maintained modern, responsive front-ends using Angular, Vue.js, and TailwindCSS, ensuring accessibility and optimal performance across devices and browsers. Designed and rolled out real-time features—including live chat, instant notifications, and dynamic order tracking—using Node.js and Redis pub/sub architectures. Managed deployments and infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), utilizing Terraform and Ansible for environment provisioning, automation, and cost control. Oversaw MySQL and PostgreSQL cluster administration, including replication, backup automation, and disaster recovery. Integrated and secured third-party APIs and payment gateways, ensuring full compliance with PCI DSS and robust error handling. Developed and maintained automated test suites with PHPUnit, Jest, Cypress, and UAT, resulting in a significant reduction in post-release defects. Led code reviews, established team coding standards, and enforced best practices in Git-based version control and documentation. Mentored junior developers, facilitated onboarding, and delivered training on emerging technologies and secure coding practices. Conducted requirements analysis, technical workshops, and regular presentations to both clients and internal stakeholders, bridging business needs and technical execution.
Full Stack Developer at SleekDigital
November 11, 2020 - November 17, 2021
Contributed to the development and maintenance of web applications using PHP (CodeIgniter, Laravel), Python (Django), and Node.js, with a strong focus on clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Assisted in the design and integration of microservices and RESTful APIs, working closely with front-end teams and external partners to deliver seamless solutions. Supported database management for MongoDB, Redis, and Oracle systems, participating in schema design, query optimization, and routine maintenance tasks. Helped implement automated deployment pipelines and cloud provisioning with AWS EC2 and Azure, improving deployment reliability and reducing manual intervention. Maintained CI systems, integrating PHPUnit and Selenium for ongoing automated quality assurance and regression testing. Collaborated with designers and UX researchers to deliver user-friendly, accessible, and mobile-first interfaces. Participated in Agile ceremonies, including daily standups and sprint planning, and used Jira and Confluence for transparent project management and documentation. Provided Tier 2 and Tier 3 production support, rapidly troubleshooting and resolving incidents while documenting solutions for future reference. Authored and updated technical documentation, contributed to internal knowledge bases, and helped onboard new team members
Senior Full Stack Developer at 2V Modules
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
Led the end-to-end development of complex enterprise web applications using PHP (Laravel, CodeIgniter), Angular, and SQL, including new builds and legacy system modernization. Architected scalable RESTful APIs and microservices, integrated with AWS EC2 and Azure for continuous deployment and scalability. Designed modern, responsive front-ends with React, Next.js, and TailwindCSS. Migrated major databases from Oracle to cloud-based PostgreSQL and MySQL with advanced replication and data security. Developed GraphQL APIs, orchestrated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jira, automated test suites with PHPUnit, Selenium, Jest, and Cypress. Mentored and led developers, conducted code reviews, managed Docker containerization and cloud resource scaling.
Full Stack Developer at Lorem Scriptium
November 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Designed and built scalable backend architectures with PHP (Laravel, Symfony) and GoLang for fintech and e-commerce platforms. Led migration from monolithic architecture to microservices with JBoss, Jetty, WebLogic, and RESTful APIs. Developed optimized GraphQL and REST endpoints, managed large-scale databases including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle. Built big data analytics pipelines with Hadoop for real-time business insights. Implemented OAuth2, JWT security, and input validation for compliance. Automated regression and UAT testing using PHPUnit, Cypress, Selenium, Jest. Collaborated with DevOps to design CI/CD workflows using GitLab and Jenkins. Facilitated Agile ceremonies and mentored peers, participated in client and stakeholder meetings.
Full Stack Developer at Hipster Pte Ltd
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022
Delivered comprehensive full-stack development using PHP frameworks (Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony), built modern responsive front-ends with Angular, Vue.js, TailwindCSS. Designed and rolled out real-time features via Node.js and Redis pub/sub. Managed deployments and infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform using Terraform and Ansible. Administered MySQL and PostgreSQL clusters with replication and disaster recovery. Integrated third-party APIs and payment gateways ensuring PCI DSS compliance. Developed automated test suites lowering post-release defects. Led code reviews and team standards, mentored junior developers, delivered training, and bridged clients and stakeholders through technical workshops and presentations.
Full Stack Developer at SleekDigital
November 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
Contributed to web application development and maintenance using PHP (CodeIgniter, Laravel), Python (Django), and Node.js focusing on clean, maintainable, documented code. Assisted in microservices and RESTful API integration. Managed databases (MongoDB, Redis, Oracle) with schema design and query optimization. Supported automated deployment pipelines and cloud provisioning on AWS EC2 and Azure. Maintained CI with PHPUnit and Selenium for quality assurance. Collaborated with designers and UX researchers for accessible interfaces. Participated in Agile processes and provided tier 2/3 production support. Authored technical documentation and onboarded new team members.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Singapore Institute of Technology
August 1, 2016 - October 31, 2020
Bachelor's degree at Singapore Institute of Technology
August 1, 2016 - October 31, 2020

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics