I'm Zhaoyan (Ian) Cong, a software developer based in Canberra, Australia, with a foundation in crafting clean, scalable code for business applications and extensive expertise in AWS services. I excel at building and deploying responsive, high-quality applications within cloud environments and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders in Agile/Scrum settings. I'm committed to leveraging my technical abilities in challenging development projects, continuously delivering innovation and efficiency, and improving user experiences through modular, maintainable design and close cross-functional collaboration.

I'm Zhaoyan (Ian) Cong, a software developer based in Canberra, Australia, with a foundation in crafting clean, scalable code for business applications and extensive expertise in AWS services. I excel at building and deploying responsive, high-quality applications within cloud environments and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders in Agile/Scrum settings. I'm committed to leveraging my technical abilities in challenging development projects, continuously delivering innovation and efficiency, and improving user experiences through modular, maintainable design and close cross-functional collaboration.

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I’m Zhaoyan (Ian) Cong, a software developer based in Canberra, Australia, with a foundation in crafting clean, scalable code for business applications and extensive expertise in AWS services. I excel at building and deploying responsive, high-quality applications within cloud environments and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders in Agile/Scrum settings.
I’m committed to leveraging my technical abilities in challenging development projects, continuously delivering innovation and efficiency, and improving user experiences through modular, maintainable design and close cross-functional collaboration.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Backend Developer at Viva Leisure
October 1, 2024 - Present
Design and implement backend APIs for the member portal using AWS serverless frameworks, including DynamoDB, Lambda, and API Gateway, to deliver scalable and cost-effective solutions. Identify appropriate mapping strategies to transform relational data models to fit non-relational schemas. Develop and maintain frontend pages of the member portal using React and Styled Components, ensuring responsive and user-friendly design across devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend components, enhancing the overall user experience. Apply best practices for code quality and maintainability, employing modular design and reusable components for both frontend and backend.
Full Stack Developer at Qixin Co Pty Ltd
September 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Responsible for both backend and frontend development using React and Express.js, with Firebase as the backend database. Designed and implemented the backend architecture, ensuring optimized performance, scalability, and maintainability across the application. Delivered a fully functional MVP in under 4 weeks, accelerating product testing and feedback cycles.
Research Assistant at Mandala Partners
February 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Spearheaded the independent development of an innovative tool leveraging zero-shot learning techniques, designed to conduct in-depth qualitative economic analysis on corporate documentation. Leveraged AWS SageMaker for model performance, achieving a 70% reduction in analysis time and supporting scalable, efficient data processing. Validated the tool's effectiveness in handling diverse documents from various stock markets with a 72% accuracy rate.
Trade-related Climate Change Policy Consultant at World Bank Group
March 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Utilised Python for various data management tasks and PostgreSQL for database querying, enhancing the efficiency, accessibility, and user-friendly nature of the vast data collected, delivering climate-related trade data of G20 countries used in policy briefing reports for stakeholders.

Education

Master of Computing at Australian National University
February 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor of International Relations & Bachelor of Economics at Australian National University
February 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

AWS Certified Developer – Associate
July 1, 2024 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services