Hi, I’m Kiken Sabatara. I’m a highly skilled Web Developer and Front-End Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in React, Vue.js, Nuxt, and modern UI/UX. I also work with Node.js, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud-based microservices, and I’ve led government IT initiatives and SPBE implementations. I enjoy turning complex requirements into elegant, scalable software and helping teams deliver value to the public sector. Currently I serve in leadership and hands-on development roles within government IT, coordinating cross‑functional teams, designing governance policies, and mentoring teammates in digital platforms and citizen services. I’m passionate about practical digital transformation, cross‑agency collaboration, and building robust, secure applications that improve public services.

Kiken Sabatara

Hi, I’m Kiken Sabatara. I’m a highly skilled Web Developer and Front-End Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in React, Vue.js, Nuxt, and modern UI/UX. I also work with Node.js, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud-based microservices, and I’ve led government IT initiatives and SPBE implementations. I enjoy turning complex requirements into elegant, scalable software and helping teams deliver value to the public sector. Currently I serve in leadership and hands-on development roles within government IT, coordinating cross‑functional teams, designing governance policies, and mentoring teammates in digital platforms and citizen services. I’m passionate about practical digital transformation, cross‑agency collaboration, and building robust, secure applications that improve public services.

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Hi, I’m Kiken Sabatara. I’m a highly skilled Web Developer and Front-End Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in React, Vue.js, Nuxt, and modern UI/UX. I also work with Node.js, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud-based microservices, and I’ve led government IT initiatives and SPBE implementations. I enjoy turning complex requirements into elegant, scalable software and helping teams deliver value to the public sector.

Currently I serve in leadership and hands-on development roles within government IT, coordinating cross‑functional teams, designing governance policies, and mentoring teammates in digital platforms and citizen services. I’m passionate about practical digital transformation, cross‑agency collaboration, and building robust, secure applications that improve public services.

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Language

Indonesian
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Work Experience

Head of Application, Information Technology, and Communication Division at Department of Communication, Informatics, and Encryption of South Konawe Regency
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lead and manage electronic-based public service applications and oversee the implementation of Electronic-Based Government Systems (SPBE). Formulate IT governance policies, coordinate Smart City development, ensure data security including encryption and server administration, and conduct digital literacy training for civil servants. Develop government applications using Node.js, Express.js, and MySQL, contributing to e-Government initiatives and smart city digitalization.
Head of Application Development and Management Section at Department of Communication, Informatics, and Encryption of South Konawe Regency
January 1, 2022 - August 2, 2025
Led development and management of government applications to support public services. Designed and maintained electronic information systems to improve administrative efficiency. Managed system integration across government agencies, supervised software development projects in compliance with SPBE standards, ensured application security and cybersecurity measures, provided technical training and collaborated with multiple stakeholders to enhance digital transformation.
Full Stack Developer at Department of Communication, Informatics, and Encryption of South Konawe Regency
January 1, 2019 - August 2, 2025
Developed and maintained government applications supporting e-Government and SPBE implementation. Built scalable REST APIs, optimized backend performance, integrated authentication systems (LDAP/SSO), ensured system security and government compliance, and contributed to Smart City digital initiatives.
Web Programmer at SAFAAT KARYA CV
December 31, 2014 - August 2, 2025
Developed and maintained websites using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (jQuery), and PHP. Managed databases with MySQL and PostgreSQL, integrated AJAX for dynamic content, implemented security measures to prevent SQL Injection and XSS attacks, customized CMS-based websites including WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal, optimized performance, and handled deployment including domain and SSL configurations.
Full Stack Developer at SPBE Government IT Projects
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Developed and maintained electronic-government public service applications. Oversaw the implementation and management of SPBE to enhance government service efficiency. Formulated IT governance policies and guidelines for local government, coordinated Smart City development and cross-agency information system integration, ensured data security and IT infrastructure management, including encryption and server administration, and conducted digital literacy training for civil servants.
Front-End Developer at CV Safaat Karya CV
January 1, 2017 - Present
Developed and maintained interactive user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, Nuxt). Built dynamic single-page applications, integrated with RESTful APIs, implemented security measures to prevent XSS, ensured responsive layouts, and optimized performance with modern tooling.
Head of Application Development and Management Section, IT & Communications Division at Department of Education and Culture of South Konawe Regency
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Led application development and IT governance, coordinated Smart City initiatives across OPD, ensured data security and IT infrastructure management, and conducted digital literacy training to enhance civil servant capabilities.
Head of Application Development and Management Section at Department of Communications, Informatics, and Encryption, South Konawe Regency
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Led IT governance and digital transformation initiatives for SPBE, coordinated cross-functional teams including government agencies, IT vendors, and consultants, and oversaw the development and maintenance of e-government applications using Node.js, Express.js, and MySQL. Implemented secure authentication (LDAP/SSO), data security measures, and IT infrastructure management. Provided technical guidance and training to IT staff and civil servants to adopt digital platforms and ensure ongoing stability and compliance.
Full Stack Developer at Department of Communications, Informatics, and Encryption, South Konawe Regency
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Developed and managed electronic-based public service applications. Oversaw the implementation and management of e-government systems (SPBE) to enhance government service efficiency. Built scalable REST APIs and integrated authentication, contributing to cross-system data exchanges and interagency workflows.
Head of Application Development and Management Section at Department of Communications, Informatics, and Encryption, South Konawe Regency
January 1, 2022 - Present
Continuing leadership in application development and IT governance, overseeing Smart City initiatives, enterprise IT policies, and multi-agency system integrations. Develops and maintains government applications with Node.js, Express.js, and MySQL to support e-government and SPBE implementations; focuses on security, compliance, and scalable backend architecture.

Education

Master’s Degree at Universitas Islam Sultan Agung
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor’s Degree at STMIK Bina Bangsa Kendari
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems at Universitas Islam Sultan Agung
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems at STMIK Bina Bangsa Kendari
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems at Universitas Islam Sultan Agung
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems at STMIK Bina Bangsa Kendari
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Government, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other