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Hi, I’m Alexander Chan, a software engineering lead and digital systems architect with a track record of designing and delivering enterprise-grade software for large organizations. I thrive on turning complex requirements into scalable, reliable solutions and enjoy mentoring teams to achieve ambitious goals.
I’m proficient across a broad stack—from Node.js and TypeScript to cloud services and microservices—and I’m driven by shipping high-quality software, improving processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver real business value.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Technical Lead at NHVR
March 1, 2023 - PresentLed and mentored software engineers in a multi-stakeholder workflow architecture involving emails, WebSocket notifications, comments, and file uploads. Designed and delivered system architecture across React, Node.js, LoopBack, and xState; collaborated using Azure DevOps and JIRA in an Agile SCRUM environment.
Technical Lead at Siteminder
October 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023Led a team in the Insights group to meet product goals; designed and delivered system architecture integrated into a microservices environment. Worked with Terraform, Kubernetes, Buildkite, Vue, Node.js, and TypeScript; managed team and project planning. Position ended due to broader economic restructuring.
Technical Lead at University of Queensland
December 1, 2020 - October 31, 2022Architected and delivered key projects for researchers to manage, maintain, and share data; set sprints, managed stakeholders and requirements; designed, developed, documented, and tested systems performing complex workflows, improving automation and security. Technologies included React, TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, CloudFormation, SQS, Serverless, and MySQL.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Shine Lawyers
September 1, 2017 - July 31, 2020Rebuilt the company website from WordPress to a static React-based site, significantly improving speed. Implemented a conversion-tracking project linking databases and analytics, developed various API endpoints and CRON jobs, WebSocket-based features, and spam filtering. Created and maintained CI/CD pipelines and led multiple web projects across subsidiaries.
Full Stack Developer at Ormiston College
September 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017Contracted to upgrade and extend an existing teacher course planning system; delivered enhancements ahead of schedule.
Front End Developer at Magenta Retail
July 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017Styled the Mr Toys Toyworld website to precisely match design specifications and implemented front-end features.
Lead Full Stack Developer at Apollo Motorhomes
January 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017Led a small web team on large and small projects, including a new e-commerce start-up (campstay.com.au), intranet platform, and automated email lists; managed hosting, database functions, and a mix of front-end and back-end work.
Web Developer at ChangingLivesProject
December 1, 2014 - January 31, 2016Created, maintained, and improved a WordPress site for a start-up to meet client needs.
SEO Coordinator at Digi Youth Theatre
December 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015Promoted the Theatre through social media; conducted online analytics to inform strategy.
Education
B.A., Philosophy of Science and Logic at University of Queensland
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2009Master of Journalism, Journalism at University of Queensland
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2012Diploma, Website Development at Southbank Tafe
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2015Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Education, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
Skills
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