Software engineer experienced in building and integrating CMS-driven websites and micro-sites for tourism and DMOs, with strong focus on backward compatibility, quality, and maintainable code. Leads front-end architecture, UI/UX improvements using data, and drives accessibility compliance while managing tech debt and improving test coverage. Uses modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (React, Next.js), GraphQL APIs, and automation tooling to deliver reliable releases. Has hands-on experience designing component libraries, implementing design systems, writing unit/integration/end-to-end tests, and collaborating with teams to meet acceptance criteria and long-term engineering standards.

Software engineer experienced in building and integrating CMS-driven websites and micro-sites for tourism and DMOs, with strong focus on backward compatibility, quality, and maintainable code. Leads front-end architecture, UI/UX improvements using data, and drives accessibility compliance while managing tech debt and improving test coverage. Uses modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (React, Next.js), GraphQL APIs, and automation tooling to deliver reliable releases. Has hands-on experience designing component libraries, implementing design systems, writing unit/integration/end-to-end tests, and collaborating with teams to meet acceptance criteria and long-term engineering standards.

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Software engineer experienced in building and integrating CMS-driven websites and micro-sites for tourism and DMOs, with strong focus on backward compatibility, quality, and maintainable code. Leads front-end architecture, UI/UX improvements using data, and drives accessibility compliance while managing tech debt and improving test coverage.

Uses modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (React, Next.js), GraphQL APIs, and automation tooling to deliver reliable releases. Has hands-on experience designing component libraries, implementing design systems, writing unit/integration/end-to-end tests, and collaborating with teams to meet acceptance criteria and long-term engineering standards.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer
April 20, 2026 - Present
Delivered new CMS-integrated micro-sites for DMOs/tourism boards, preserving backward compatibility for legacy sites (e.g., Brazil, Croatia). Drove revenue generation via Google Ads and ensured correct implementation and targeting. Isolated and reduced unwanted third-party ad vendors/advertisements to reinforce brand identity. Identified and reduced technical debt by enforcing S.O.L.I.D and DRY, refactoring code for readability, and improving engineering practices. Used Codex and Copilot for agentic coding and AI tooling support. Built and reviewed Gold and new code, factoring for maintainability and adding context. Implemented and maintained automated testing: Vitest integration tests and end-to-end tests with Playwright, including verification to prevent regressions. Supported QA through Playwright UI tests and Ghost Inspector checks, including accessibility defect detection. Architected front-end features and migrated legacy systems (e.g., jQuery to modern standards), maintaining
Intermediate Front End Developer at AKQA, AU/NZ
March 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
Architected four active sites used by 5M+ users, building headless architecture with GraphQL back-end APIs integrated with Sitecore CMS. Ensured cross-browser/device support and consistent experiences across legacy browsers. Led evidence-driven UI/UX design decisions using Google Analytics, improving user experience. Ensured accessibility compliance (visual contrast, ARIA standards, animation limits, and keyboard navigation flow). Engineered new and existing codebases and delivered reusable 2-story design system components for faster feature delivery. Established team communication and work processes to improve testing accuracy and meet acceptance criteria. Strengthened collaboration efficiency, assisted with hosting sessions for the team, and showcased work to clients by tracking progress against quarterly goals. Mentored developers and led technical-debt auditing by creating remediation tasks before debt compounds.
Intermediate Front End Developer at AKQA
March 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
Designed and architected four active websites used by 5M+ users, leading development of a headless, serverless-style approach with a GraphQL backend and Sitecore CMS integration. Ensured cross-browser, device, and legacy browser support. Made evidence-driven UI/UX decisions using Google Analytics. Ensured accessibility through standards-aligned implementation (visual contrast, ARIA, limited animations, and keyboard navigation flows). Engineered new and existing codebases including 2-storybook design system patterns and reusable component libraries. Led team communication and workflow, improving testing accuracy and meeting acceptance criteria. Created integration and component patterns for faster delivery, reviewed work for quality, and assisted with hosting team catch-ups and game sessions. Presented work to clients by tracking progress against quarterly goals and epics. Audited and managed technical debt using task breakdowns to prevent compounding debt, and supported migration aw

Education

Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) at University of Auckland
March 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) at University of Auckland
March 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026

Qualifications

Google Analytics
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2026
Microsoft Office Specialist
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2026
Front-End Developer React (HackerRank)
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2026
Responsive
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2026
Web Design (FreeCodeCamp)
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2026
Google Analytics
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2026
Microsoft Office Specialist
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2026
Frontend Developer React (HackerRank)
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2026
Responsive
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2026
Web Design (FreeCodeCamp)
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality