Experienced software developer with a strong background in education, seeking to re-enter the tech industry. I am eager to leverage my expertise to drive impactful contributions and emerge as a leader in software development.…

Brandon Ma

Experienced software developer with a strong background in education, seeking to re-enter the tech industry. I am eager to leverage my expertise to drive impactful contributions and emerge as a leader in software development.…

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Experienced software developer with a strong background in education, seeking to re-enter the tech industry. I am eager to leverage my expertise to drive impactful contributions and emerge as a leader in software development.

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Skills

Experience Level

CSS
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Node.js
Expert
SQL
Expert
PHP
Expert
MySQL
Expert
Java
Expert
Docker
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
jQuery
Expert
GitHub
Expert
Express
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
MongoDB
Expert
Jira
Expert
Spring
Expert
C#
Expert
HTML5
Expert
React Native
Intermediate
Selenium
Intermediate
Google Maps
Intermediate
AngularJS
Intermediate
Unity
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

High School Teacher at Tokyo Board of Education
October 30, 2021 - August 28, 2024
Led and designed interactive lessons on grammar, vocabulary, and real-world communication, adapting materials to various proficiency levels. Supported student-led year-end projects using Unity, assisting with development of interactive applications such as a room viewer integrated with Google Maps Street View and data collection tools. Co-led the Electronics Club, guiding students in building Arduino-based line-following robots and teaching fundamentals of circuitry and programming logic.
Full Stack Engineer at Paymentus
April 8, 2019 - November 1, 2021
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy innovative features for the SAAS billing platform, aligning with market trends and customer needs. Designed and deployed backend software solutions integrating with Payment Gateway APIs. Implemented multi-step integrations for at least three physical Point-Of-Sale devices annually, ensuring seamless communication with the web application. Developed NodeJS microservices to handle payment processor data efficiently, improving processing time and system reliability. Participated in design reviews, scrums, and code quality assessments using Jira and Confluence, adhering to agile methodologies.
Full Stack Developer at Precima
October 3, 2016 - April 1, 2019
- Led the development of a user management tool that significantly improved operational efficiency by streamlining data handling, shortening tasks from days to hours. Integrated a sophisticated user support system synchronized with training documentation to enhance new user access and experience. - Managed and mentored the co-op initiative by onboarding students, conducting interviews, end-of-term reviews, and organizing social events that promoted team cohesion and smooth execution.
Research and Development Developer (Co-op) at Mount Sinai Hospital
August 31, 2014 - July 31, 2025
Built and implemented a personal health record (PHR) application for secure patient health data management. Researched existing system architectures and collaborated with the team to enhance functionality and design, resulting in improved service efficiency.
Security Developer (Co-op) at Pitney Bowes
December 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025
Designed and implemented a browser extension to intercept and encrypt web request data using a private information retrieval protocol. Developed Android applications incorporating cryptography protocols for secure data fetching and receiving. Prepared detailed proposals and documentation for project building and testing.
Cybersecurity Developer (Co-op) at N-Dimension Solutions
April 30, 2013 - July 31, 2025
Developed and deployed an automated regression testing system for internal security software to ensure robust performance. Documented project details related to system compatibility and implemented diverse test cases using tools like packet analyzers and Selenium IDE.
PHP Web Developer (Co-op) at Massive Damage Inc.
May 3, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Developed a comprehensive administrator tool for real-time player data analysis and correction, along with optimized leaderboards and daily standings pages for large in-game events to boost user engagement. Utilized Google Maps API for interactive data visualization and customized profile pages optimized for multiple devices.
Web Developer (Co-op) at Trend Hunter
December 24, 2011 - July 24, 2025
Implemented an immersive platform for corporate clients enabling topic filtering, list creation, and innovation tracking with features like a preload-enabled image carousel, all completed under tight deadlines. Designed a metrics system for analyzing daily-generated user content.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science at University of Waterloo
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Education, Healthcare, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government
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    ● Developed and deployed a functional game “Doki Dash” using GameMaker Studio’s scripting language,
    showcasing expertise in problem-solving, rapid prototyping, and clean code under tight deadlines.
    ● Handled all aspects of the project as a solo developer, including coding, artwork, sound design, and game
    mechanics, demonstrating versatility and strong work ethic in managing both technical and creative tasks.
    ● Applied software design principles (modular code architecture, state management) and tackled game logic
    challenges, which enhanced my understanding of user flow, optimization, and responsive design, skills
    directly transferable to full-stack web development.