Accomplished Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering high-performance, scalable web solutions across the UK and Hong Kong. Expert in React, NodeJS, and Cloud architecture, with a proven track record of modernising legacy systems and leading digital transformation.

Accomplished Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering high-performance, scalable web solutions across the UK and Hong Kong. Expert in React, NodeJS, and Cloud architecture, with a proven track record of modernising legacy systems and leading digital transformation.

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Accomplished Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering high-performance, scalable web solutions across the UK and Hong Kong. Expert in React, NodeJS, and Cloud architecture, with a proven track record of modernising legacy systems and leading digital transformation.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Engineer at Compare the Market
August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2026
Architecture & Delivery: Engineered and maintained mission-critical micro-services and frontend applications using Node.js, React, and Lit. System Optimisation: Authored technical proposals (KDD/AOB) for architectural improvements, significantly enhancing service scalability and maintainability. AI Integration: Pioneered the use of AI tools (Claude, Codex) to streamline service design, automate code reviews, and accelerate the development of complex functional services. Automation: Developed scheduled functional services for high-volume event-driven operations from multiple external sources, including automated and manual customer consent management bulk data processing and backfill.
Web Developer at Monster Phonics
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Legacy Modernisation: Migrated legacy WordPress frontend templates to modern ReactJS architecture, improving site performance and user engagement. DevOps Culture: Established the company’s first Git versioning workflow and team collaboration protocols, reducing deployment errors and improving code transparency. Full-Stack Development: Spearheaded the development of custom WordPress CMS backends and responsive UIs using HTML5, CSS3, and PHP.
System Analyst at Price.com Limited
September 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Technical Leadership: Led a development team in maintaining a high-traffic PHP codebase while implementing new features to drive revenue. Search Optimisation: Implemented the ELK stack (ElasticSearch) to enhance search capabilities and data visualisation across the platform. Talent Acquisition: Managed technical recruitment and onboarding for new developers to scale the engineering team.
Technical Lead at VANITAS
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Led cross-functional teams to deliver scalable web solutions; oversaw architecture, code reviews, and project delivery; mentored engineers and supported digital transformation initiatives.
Technical Lead at THE ROOM CREATIVE
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Led technical direction for multi-disciplinary projects; built and maintained web/mobile platforms; collaborated with creative teams to translate concepts into robust engineering solutions.
Web Developer at SILLY THING
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Developed web applications; collaborated with design and marketing; delivered features on WordPress and custom PHP stacks.
Web Developer at Powerpoint Concepts
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Built and maintained websites; integrated with CMS; improved performance.

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Engineering at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026
Associates in Information Technology at University of Hong Kong
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026

Qualifications

Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026
Grade 8 Violin (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services