I am a versatile full-stack engineer with over 10 years of experience delivering high-performance web applications and scalable digital platforms across government, SaaS, and enterprise sectors. I build modern, secure systems using PHP, Python, and JavaScript with frameworks like Laravel, Django, React, Angular and Bootstrap. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, maintainable code and delivering exceptional user experiences. I am passionate about engineering best practices, maintainable code, and mentoring teams to deliver excellent software products. I thrive in collaborative environments and love helping others grow while shipping reliable, scalable solutions.

Richard Tan

I am a versatile full-stack engineer with over 10 years of experience delivering high-performance web applications and scalable digital platforms across government, SaaS, and enterprise sectors. I build modern, secure systems using PHP, Python, and JavaScript with frameworks like Laravel, Django, React, Angular and Bootstrap. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, maintainable code and delivering exceptional user experiences. I am passionate about engineering best practices, maintainable code, and mentoring teams to deliver excellent software products. I thrive in collaborative environments and love helping others grow while shipping reliable, scalable solutions.

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I am a versatile full-stack engineer with over 10 years of experience delivering high-performance web applications and scalable digital platforms across government, SaaS, and enterprise sectors. I build modern, secure systems using PHP, Python, and JavaScript with frameworks like Laravel, Django, React, Angular and Bootstrap. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, maintainable code and delivering exceptional user experiences.

I am passionate about engineering best practices, maintainable code, and mentoring teams to deliver excellent software products. I thrive in collaborative environments and love helping others grow while shipping reliable, scalable solutions.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Full-stack Developer at Pixieset
September 2, 2025 - September 2, 2025
Maintained and optimized core platform features including login, dashboard, and account settings. Migrated email functionality from Yii into its own Laravel service. Integrated Google and Apple Single Sign-On. Implemented email address normalization to deter spammers. Added unit tests. Used PHP/Laravel/Bootstrap/jQuery; employed PHPStan for code quality. Resolved CI/CD coverage reporting issues in Bamboo pipelines.
Full-stack Developer at Government of British Columbia
April 20, 2022 - April 20, 2022
Developed and maintained the Transportation Fuel Reporting System (TFRS), streamlining credit management between fuel suppliers by implementing a spreadsheet component for copying and pasting Excel data into web forms. Acted as team lead for the Zero Emission Vehicle Act (ZEV) project. Managed tasks while coding and coaching another developer. Used Python/Django/React.
Full-stack Developer at AggregateIQ
March 2, 2018 - March 2, 2018
Developed and maintained a large-scale data-driven political outreach platform supporting voter engagement tools, robocalling, and campaign analytics. Built a cross-platform Cordova app for iOS/Android with push notifications, Twilio VoIP, and Firebase integrations. Tech stack included PHP/Laravel, Angular, MySQL and MongoDB.
Full-stack Developer at ExcelSystems Software Development, Inc
April 2, 2015 - April 2, 2015
Maintained and extended enterprise web applications using PHP and proprietary Websmart ILE. Built Chrome extensions for label printing and device connectivity via serial ports. Integrated e-commerce and logistics APIs (Authorize.net, CyberSource, UPS Web Services). Mentored clients and developers in web architecture and UI design.
Full-stack Developer at LWS Media
December 2, 2007 - December 2, 2007
Contributed to multiple e-commerce platforms and early Facebook applications using PHP, ASP, and MySQL. Helped develop custom CMS and affiliate network platforms.
Full-stack Developer at WebFocus Solutions, Inc
March 2, 2007 - March 2, 2007
Built and maintained over 100 dynamic websites using ASP and JavaScript. Developed reusable CMS components and integrated PayPal-based e-commerce systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Applications at De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Zend Certified Engineer (PHP)
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Other

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