Hi, I'm Esther Tea. I'm a software developer with a BSc in Computing & Software Systems and hands-on experience building full-stack web apps, data science projects, and leading cross-functional teams in university capstones and competitions. I thrive in Agile environments, love collaborating with clients and stakeholders, and enjoy turning insights into robust features using React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Python. I'm excited to apply my technical skills and curiosity to make a positive impact in software and data projects.

Esther Tea

Hi, I'm Esther Tea. I'm a software developer with a BSc in Computing & Software Systems and hands-on experience building full-stack web apps, data science projects, and leading cross-functional teams in university capstones and competitions. I thrive in Agile environments, love collaborating with clients and stakeholders, and enjoy turning insights into robust features using React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Python. I'm excited to apply my technical skills and curiosity to make a positive impact in software and data projects.

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Hi, I’m Esther Tea. I’m a software developer with a BSc in Computing & Software Systems and hands-on experience building full-stack web apps, data science projects, and leading cross-functional teams in university capstones and competitions.

I thrive in Agile environments, love collaborating with clients and stakeholders, and enjoy turning insights into robust features using React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Python. I’m excited to apply my technical skills and curiosity to make a positive impact in software and data projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Advanced
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Capstone Project Lead / Product Owner at University Capstone Project
July 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025
Led a team of 5 to build a full-stack web application for streamlining donation pickup & delivery. Coordinated client requirements, prioritized features, and managed sprints. Built frontend with React, TypeScript, Next.js; implemented API endpoints with secure backend logic. Integrated databases to manage users, donations, and scheduling data. Applied Agile methodologies; conducted testing, documentation, version control using Jira, Confluence & Git.
Corporate Relations Officer at Malaysian Student Council of Australia
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Secured sponsorships upwards of $200,000 through strategic partnerships; collaborated with the executive team to allocate funds to maximize impact of events such as Colours of Malaysia Melbourne and Corporate Insight and Empowerment Case Competition.
Committee Member at Overseas Christian Fellowship Youth Easter Camp
November 1, 2024 - April 25, 2025
Coordinated logistics planning for a 3-day, 2-night camp, including meal coordination, accommodations, and workshop scheduling for 130+ attendees from Victoria and Canberra. Organized engaging activities and ensured smooth operations with positive participant feedback.
Contest Participant (2nd Place) at DSCubed Data Science Competition
September 24, 2024 - September 24, 2024
2nd place in the Data Science Competition analyzing heart disease datasets; demonstrated data wrangling, predictive modelling, and teamwork in a Kaggle-style environment.
Data Scientist Competition Participant at DSCubed Data Science Competition
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
2nd place in the Data Science Student Society’s competition, analyzing datasets to predict heart disease using machine learning models; performed data wrangling, predictive modelling, and teamwork in a competitive environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Melbourne
February 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Cambridge A-Levels / Foundation Studies at Methodist College Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Computing & Software Systems at University of Melbourne
February 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Cambridge A-Levels (Foundation Studies) at Methodist College Kuala Lumpur
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022

Qualifications

IELTS 8.5
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

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