Hi, I’m a software engineer with over 8 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications. I specialize in building robust back-end systems using PHP (primarily) and JavaScript, with strong expertise in the Laravel framework. I have extensive experience with API integrations, including third-party payment gateways and external services, and I enjoy collaborating across product and design teams to deliver high-quality, reliable software.

Nanda Giw

Hi, I’m a software engineer with over 8 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications. I specialize in building robust back-end systems using PHP (primarily) and JavaScript, with strong expertise in the Laravel framework. I have extensive experience with API integrations, including third-party payment gateways and external services, and I enjoy collaborating across product and design teams to deliver high-quality, reliable software.

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Hi, I’m a software engineer with over 8 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications. I specialize in building robust back-end systems using PHP (primarily) and JavaScript, with strong expertise in the Laravel framework.

I have extensive experience with API integrations, including third-party payment gateways and external services, and I enjoy collaborating across product and design teams to deliver high-quality, reliable software.

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Language

Indonesian
Fluent
English
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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Carro, Singapore
August 1, 2022 - Present
Design clean, testable, efficient code while maintaining high-availability reusable modules and libraries for future use. Design and build an efficient and scalable infrastructure to handle high levels of traffic in a rapidly scaling development. Work closely with front-end, mobile, product, and various stakeholders to deliver high-quality products. Research on new trends/technologies and make recommendations on inclusions into the development of methodologies and product architecture.
Backend Developer at WEBARQ, Jakarta
August 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Develop a server side logic to support integration between web application and backend system. Develop API to provide integration between 3rd party and web application. Handle payment integration with 3rd party payment gateway like Midtrans and Xendit. Optimization of web applications for performance and scalability. Provide technical solution to handle issues and feature requests from clients. Contribute to develop some new features and fixing bugs in our Core CMS.
Backend Developer at Web Architect Technology
August 1, 2022 - August 6, 2025
Developed and maintained server-side logic to ensure seamless integration between the web application and backend systems. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs to enable efficient integration with third-party services and external applications. Integrated and managed third-party payment gateways (e.g., Midtrans, Xendit) to support secure and scalable online transactions.
Full Stack Developer at Bentang Inspira Teknologi
December 1, 2017 - August 6, 2025
Built and maintained both backend services and frontend components to deliver interactive and responsive user experiences. Researched and recommended new technologies, leading to key improvements in product architecture and methodologies. Optimized web application performance and ensured scalability and reliability through efficient backend logic and database queries. Improved application efficiency through performance tuning, load optimization, and scalable code architecture. Collaborated with clients to understand requirements and delivered effective technical solutions for feature enhancements and bug resolution.
Full Stack Developer at Bentang Inspira Teknologi
August 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Implemented 10+ end-to-end features on web and mobile, driving user engagement and performance improvements (40% faster load times). Resolved 100+ client-reported issues and delivered 15+ feature enhancements, increasing client satisfaction.
December 1, 2017 - October 14, 2025
Backend Developer at Carro
July 20, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Backend developer responsible for building and maintaining robust APIs powering a leading Southeast Asia online platform for buying, selling, and leasing used cars. Implemented modular CMS, improved system reliability, and supported payments, authentication, inventory APIs; integrated 5+ third-party services.
Full Stack Developer at Pelni (Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia)
December 20, 2017 - October 14, 2025
Developed web and mobile booking platforms for Indonesia's state-owned shipping company; implemented 10+ features, boosted user engagement by 20%, reduced load times by 40%, and shipped 100+ client-reported issues resolved and feature enhancements.
Full Stack Developer at Bentang Inspira Teknologi
August 20, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Implemented 10+ end-to-end features on web and mobile, driving a 20% boost in user engagement; improved app performance with 40% faster load times; resolved 100+ client-reported issues and shipped 15+ feature enhancements, increasing client satisfaction.
Web Developer at PT Pelni (Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia)
December 1, 2017 - October 14, 2025
Indonesia's state-owned shipping company website for booking passenger and cargo sea transportation services. Designed and implemented Pelni’s web app covering both company profile and online ticket reservations, with seamless integration to external ticketing APIs. Enabled 30% faster ticket booking process, supporting thousands of daily passengers.
Software Engineer at Carro
July 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Built and expanded backend and API capabilities for Carro’s platform. Implemented 10+ end-to-end features on web and mobile, driving a 20% boost in user engagement. Improved application performance with 40% faster load times and enhanced daily operations for internal teams. Resolved 100+ client-reported issues and shipped 15+ feature enhancements, increasing client satisfaction.
Software Engineer at Carro
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
Implemented RESTful APIs powering core features such as payments, authentication, and inventory, serving 100+ transactions monthly; built API integrations with 5+ third-party services; developed a modular CMS architecture that reduced duplicate code by 40% and accelerated feature delivery.
Full Stack Developer at Bentang Inspira Teknologi
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2022
Implemented 10+ end-to-end features on web and mobile, driving a 20% boost in user engagement. Improved application performance with a 40% faster load time, enhancing daily operations for internal teams. Resolved 100+ client-reported issues and shipped 15+ feature enhancements, increasing client satisfaction scores by 25%.
Software Engineer
November 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017
Contributed to backend development and maintenance in a Cilegon-based role, delivering backend features and supporting systems.

Education

B.E. at Pasundan University, Bandung
August 1, 2012 - September 30, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering at Pasundan University, Bandung
August 1, 2012 - October 1, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering in Informatics Engineering at Pasundan University
August 1, 2012 - October 1, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering in Informatics Engineering at Pasundan University
August 2, 2012 - October 2, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering in Informatics Engineering at Pasundan University
August 20, 2012 - October 20, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering in Informatics Engineering (Specialization: Information System and Software Engineering) at Pasundan University
August 1, 2012 - October 1, 2016

Qualifications

Learn Basic Javascript Programming at Dicoding
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2026
Learn DevOps Basics at Dicoding
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2026
Learn Cloud Practitioner Essentials at Dicoding
July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2026
Become Linux System Administrator at Dicoding
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2026
Become Vue JS Developer
April 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
The Beginners Guide to Docker
February 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Cloud Practitioner Essentials
July 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Become Linux System Administrator
September 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Become Vue JS Developer
April 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Cloud Practitioner Essentials
July 1, 2023 - April 17, 2026
Become Linux System Administrator
September 1, 2023 - April 17, 2026
Become Vue JS Developer
April 1, 2025 - April 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Financial Services, Retail, Transportation & Logistics