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Front-End/Full-stack developer with 4+ years of experience building modern, performant web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Node.js. Experienced integrating CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Sitecore, WordPress, Umbraco) and focused on accessible, responsive, user-first UI/UX. Strong in Agile delivery and cross-functional collaboration, known for clear communication, design/UX attention to detail, and end-to-end ownership from requirements through release. Currently building and shipping real-world projects including an AWS serverless, low-cost real-time chat SaaS platform featuring group/direct messaging, media processing, and secure Cognito authentication.…Front-End/Full-stack developer with 4+ years of experience building modern, performant web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Node.js. Experienced integrating CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Sitecore, WordPress, Umbraco) and focused on accessible, responsive, user-first UI/UX. Strong in Agile delivery and cross-functional collaboration, known for clear communication, design/UX attention to detail, and end-to-end ownership from requirements through release. Currently building and shipping real-world projects including an AWS serverless, low-cost real-time chat SaaS platform featuring group/direct messaging, media processing, and secure Cognito authentication.

Rui LI

Front-End Developer, Full Stack Developer, Back-End Developer, +2

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Front-End/Full-stack developer with 4+ years of experience building modern, performant web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Node.js. Experienced integrating CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Sitecore, WordPress, Umbraco) and focused on accessible, responsive, user-first UI/UX. Strong in Agile delivery and cross-functional collaboration, known for clear communication, design/UX attention to detail, and end-to-end ownership from requirements through release. Currently building and shipping real-world projects including an AWS serverless, low-cost real-time chat SaaS platform featuring group/direct messaging, media processing, and secure Cognito authentication.…Front-End/Full-stack developer with 4+ years of experience building modern, performant web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Node.js. Experienced integrating CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Sitecore, WordPress, Umbraco) and focused on accessible, responsive, user-first UI/UX. Strong in Agile delivery and cross-functional collaboration, known for clear communication, design/UX attention to detail, and end-to-end ownership from requirements through release. Currently building and shipping real-world projects including an AWS serverless, low-cost real-time chat SaaS platform featuring group/direct messaging, media processing, and secure Cognito authentication.

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Front-End/Full-stack developer with 4+ years of experience building modern, performant web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Node.js. Experienced integrating CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Sitecore, WordPress, Umbraco) and focused on accessible, responsive, user-first UI/UX.

Strong in Agile delivery and cross-functional collaboration, known for clear communication, design/UX attention to detail, and end-to-end ownership from requirements through release. Currently building and shipping real-world projects including an AWS serverless, low-cost real-time chat SaaS platform featuring group/direct messaging, media processing, and secure Cognito authentication.

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Work Experience

Full-Stack Developer (Freelance) at Self-Directed Learning & Development

February 1, 2025 - Present

Took time away from full-time work to manage family matters while actively pursuing professional development. Deepened skills through hands-on project building, including agentic AI and system design workshops. Delivered freelance software solutions for local businesses and non-profit organisations with end-to-end development responsibilities to drive digital growth and community impact. Built and published a serverless real-time chat SaaS on AWS supporting group messaging, direct messaging, and audio/video calls using React/Next.js on the frontend and Node.js with AWS Lambda/WebSocket/REST APIs, DynamoDB, S3, and Cognito authentication on the backend. Implemented cost-efficient architecture, secure media storage/access, and CI/CD using GitHub Actions with infrastructure managed via CloudFormation.

Front-End Developer at NOW Digital, Melbourne

October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024

Developed and maintained mobile-first, responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web applications aligned with design specifications across devices and browsers. Built view-layer markup templates following MVC architecture so backend developers could integrate dynamic CMS content. Created standalone frontend applications integrated into server-side rendered pages to enhance interactivity and performance. Collaborated with UX/UI designers, project managers, other developers, and external teams to ensure delivery quality and timelines. Documented development processes and researched new technologies. Worked on projects including Club Assist (modular multi-brand vehicle battery sourcing/booking system with scalable brand onboarding and a multi-step progress interface) and a Cequent B2B eCommerce platform contribution including product filters, cart, payment summary, and global pricing toggles.

Full-Stack Developer at Data Zoo, Melbourne

May 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022

Maintained and extended features of an established Identity Verification (KYC) web application while contributing to a next-generation core platform. Developed a content-focused marketing website for company needs. Collaborated with stakeholders across product, QA, developers, and design. Wrote clean, efficient, maintainable code following best practices. Documented technical decisions using Confluence and Jira; participated in Agile ceremonies and used Jira for sprint tracking. Achievements included reducing duplicated PDF generation code from 165 files to 5 by creating reusable components, addressing and resolving over 100 security vulnerabilities across dependencies, and leading development of an SEO-optimised server-side rendered marketing website for a product launch with CI/CD on GCP (Cloud Run), enabling faster deployments and real-time stakeholder review.

Front-End Developer at NUTSKILLS, Melbourne

July 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Rebuilt core modules of a legacy ERP system into a modern web application. Analyzed data flows, implemented user interfaces and React components, and integrated APIs to consume data. Collaborated with UI/UX designers and other developers to deliver a high-quality product experience.

Front-End Developer & UI Designer (Freelance) at GALAXY INFINITY, Melbourne

December 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020

Developed the official company website and an internal content management single-page application. Designed UI for a tour ride-sharing mobile app and a WeChat mini app. Created prototypes using Sketch and InVision and supported customer acquisition efforts.