Thomas 'Tommy' Goodman

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Hi, I’m Thomas 'Tommy' Goodman, a software developer with a background in avionics.

About

Hi, I’m Thomas ‘Tommy’ Goodman, a software developer with a background in avionics. I recently completed a mentor-guided internship building scalable web applications and excel at cross-functional collaboration, API design, containerized deployments, and frontend-backend integration.

I value disciplined systems thinking and leadership, blending strong communication with hands-on technical expertise to improve team productivity and product quality. I’m passionate about delivering reliable software solutions that can make a meaningful impact in healthcare and other sectors.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Healthcare

Work experience

Software Developer (Mentored Internship) - PolicyCheck · PolicyCheckOct 2025 – Dec 2025 · 3 mos

Integrated Listmonk (open-source email campaign platform) as a dedicated Docker service into the PolicyCheck Next.js platform, enabling internal tools to create, preview, schedule, and manage campaigns through Listmonk's API endpoints. Developed a Node.js seeding middleware that provisions initial campaign and subscriber data, streamlining development-environment setup and improving workflow efficiency. Resolved build and networking issues across 5+ services within Docker Compose stacks. Implemented back-end APIs and interactive Next.js components to support subscription management and content scheduling. Troubleshot browser/API boundary issues (auth, CORS, network failures) to restore smooth user workflows within the containerised system.

Full-Stack Developer · Mission Ready HQMar 2025 – Dec 2025 · 10 mos

Designed and built complete end-to-end applications featuring Node.js/Express APIs, React frontends, and MySQL-backed data layers across multiple Level 6 diploma projects. Created instructional starter kits, including boilerplate projects, database schemas, seed files, and documentation used by 20+ learners and instructors. Developed RESTful APIs and reusable React components (Tailwind/MUI); restructured repositories to support GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines and reproducible environments. Created comprehensive database schemas and seeded 1,000+ records using migration-ready SQL files; maintained repository standards for code style, component structure, and documentation. Built Docker container configurations and Azure deployment guides to streamline development and deployment processes.

Avionics Technician · Royal New Zealand Air ForceMay 2008 – Apr 2024 · 16 yrs

Diagnosed aircraft electrical systems in safety-critical environments. Ensured mission-ready status with advanced fault-finding under tight deadlines. Ensured compliance with aviation standards; maintained traceable, peer-reviewed workmanship and documentation. Led operational flight-line maintenance for critical missions, performing pre/post-flight inspections and repairs to guarantee aircraft safety and regulatory compliance. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement system upgrades and modifications, directly enhancing aircraft performance and safety. Mentored team members as alpine sports coordinator and esports club co-founder, fostering discipline, teamwork, and ownership.

Education

Diploma in Full-Stack Development · Mission Ready HQ2025
Certificate in Software Engineering · Institute of Data (AUT Accredited)2023 – 2024
Bachelor of Computing Sciences (Software Development) · AUT2016 – 2018

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