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Hi, I’m Edward Chan, a Full Stack Developer who enjoys building polished, accessible web applications with a strong frontend experience and solid backend APIs. I work with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, React Native, Node.js, MongoDB and SQL, and I have a growing interest in Web3.
I come from a Physics and Astronomy background and hold a Master of Science from University College London. I’ve also pursued CELTA (English Teaching Diploma) in Istanbul and studied Hydrogeology at the University of Waterloo. I’m fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, and I’m based in London, UK.
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Work Experience
Head of Development at Kraft SEO
August 31, 2025 - September 25, 2025Led SEO-focused development for small businesses, improving visibility and site performance. Implemented meta tags, structured data, semantic HTML, and Core Web Vitals optimizations. Tools/Tech: React, TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Google Analytics, Search Console, Shopify.
Head of Development at Kraft SEO
August 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025Led SEO-focused development for small businesses, improving visibility and site performance. Focused on metadata, structured data, semantic HTML, and Core Web Vitals optimizations.
Head of Development at Kraft SEO
August 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025Led SEO-focused development for small businesses, improving site visibility and performance. Implemented meta tags, structured data, semantic HTML and Core Web Vitals optimizations.
Full Stack Engineer at Planes Agency
July 31, 2023 - September 25, 2025Digital product agency based in London; developed and launched multiple projects including Skin Rocks, Slerp, Tril ogy Jewellers and Showpiece. Technologies: React, React Native, TypeScript, Next.js, SQL + various CMSes. Focused on frontend, collaborated with PMs and Designers; implemented UI/UX, improved performance, accessibility, testing; assisted with SEO/Marketing for select projects.
Full Stack Engineer at Planes Agency
July 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025Digital product agency based in London - worked on development and launch of multiple projects including Skin Rocks, Slerp, Trilogy Jewellers and Showpiece. Technologies included: React, React Native, TypeScript, Next.js, SQL + various CMSes. Primarily frontend, collaborated with Product Managers and Designers for timely delivery. Implemented UI/UX, optimized performance and accessibility, and assisted with SEO/marketing for select projects.
Full Stack Engineer at Plans Agency
July 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025London-based digital product agency; led the development and launch of multiple projects including Skin Rocks, Slerp, Trilogy Jewellers and Showpiece. Collaborated with product managers and designers to deliver features on time. Tech stack included React, TypeScript, Next.js and SQL.
Frontend Engineer at TokenTraxx
November 30, 2022 - September 25, 2025Contract frontend engineer; mentored junior developers and shared expertise in Web3; represented Planes and TokenTraxx at Web3 conferences; helped designers and junior developers get familiar with Web3.
Front End Engineer at TokenTraxx
November 1, 2022 - September 25, 2025Contracted from Planes Agency to TokenTraxx; mentored junior developers and shared expertise in Web3; represented Planes and TokenTraxx at Web3 conferences; helped designers and junior developers get familiar with Web3.
Frontend Engineer at TokenTraxx
November 1, 2022 - September 25, 2025Contracted frontend engineer on a startup project; mentored junior developers and shared Web3 expertise. Represented Plans Agency and TokenTraxx at Web3 conferences. Worked with designers and other engineers; tech stack included React, TypeScript, Next.js and Tailwind CSS.
Frontend Engineer at News Aggregator PWA
December 31, 2020 - September 25, 2025Built a progressive web app that tracks users' reading habits and political bias. Tech stack: React, Express, MongoDB and Node.js; leveraged Google RSS feed for content.
Freelance Developer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - PresentWorked on several projects leveraging my tech stack (React, TypeScript, Node.js, etc.) including Tiny Home Hub and Coachable; contributed to SEO for select projects.
Full Stack Engineer at Fair Point News
January 1, 2020 - PresentFreelance/contract role building a News aggregator PWA app that tracks users' reading habits and political bias; built with React, Express, MongoDB and Node.js, leveraging Google RSS Feed.
Project Lead / Frontend Engineer at News Aggregator PWA App (Personal Project)
January 1, 2020 - PresentBuilt a news-aggregation PWA that tracks users' reading habits and political bias. Built with React, Express, MongoDB and Node.js; leveraged Google RSS Feed for content powering.
Freelance Developer at Various clients
January 1, 2020 - PresentWorked on several projects leveraging my tech stack including Tiny Home Hub and Coachable; also contributed to SEO efforts for select projects.
Freelance Developer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - PresentDelivered multiple web projects using React, Node.js and MongoDB; built Tiny Home Hub and Coachable sites; contributed to SEO improvements for clients.
English Language Teacher at i2 International Institute of Education (Guanxi, China)
December 31, 2019 - September 25, 2025Taught English language to non-native speakers; designed lesson materials and activities.
SEO Specialist & Copywriter at i2 International Institute of Education
December 31, 2019 - September 25, 2025 Freelance SEO specialist and copywriter for multiple websites, with audiences reaching up to 30,000 visitors per month.
SEO Specialist & Copywriter at Self-employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2017 - PresentWrote SEO content for various websites, helping to increase traffic; worked with multiple sites up to 30,000 visitors per month.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) in Planetary Geology (Geophysics) at University College London
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Hydrogeology Coursework at University of Waterloo, Canada
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Software Engineering Bootcamp at Codeworks Bootcamp
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020CELTA (English Teaching Diploma) at Istanbul CELTA
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Master of Science, Planetary Geology (Geophysics) at University College London
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Hydrogeology at University of Waterloo, Canada
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015CELTA (English Teaching Diploma) at Istanbul CELTA / i2 International Institute of Education
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Software Engineering Bootcamp at CodeWorks Bootcamp
June 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020Master of Science (Planetary Geology, Geophysics) at University College London
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016CELTA (English Teaching Diploma) at Istanbul (CELTA program)
January 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025Hydrogeology at University of Waterloo, Canada
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Software Engineering Bootcamp at Codeworks Bootcamp
June 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020Qualifications
CELTA (English Teaching Diploma)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Software Engineering Bootcamp - Codeworks
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Master of Science, Planetary Geology (Geophysics)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Hydrogeology
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015CELTA (English Teaching Diploma)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Software Engineering Bootcamp
June 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020CELTA (English Teaching Diploma)
January 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
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