B. Sci. (Computer Science)
University of New South Wales, '18, data visualisation, security, web application engineering.
About
I'm a software engineer and former journalist with a passion for UX/UI, frontend engineering and web development.
I bring a unique set of skills and experience with nearly a decade in journalism, combined with a solid technical grounding in computer science.
Education
B. Com. & Liberal Studies
University of Sydney, ‘10, economics, political economy, psychology.
Technical Skills
I'm comfortable working in C, Java, JavaScript (Full Stack), Python, HTML and CSS. I've worked largely in a Unix/Linux environment, and have worked with React, Vue.js, React Native, Flask, Django, Express.js, and dabbled with other frameworks.
For a more complete overview, please check out my Github or my personal website.
Experience
Atlassian, Software Engineer, 2019 - present
Developed an innvoative solution to Atlassian's real user monitoring. Polished exisiting design systems. Mostly working with React/Node.js, golang.
Kayo Sports, Frontend Engineer, 2018-2019
Helped develop and launch a new sports video streaming platform since mid-2018. Mostly working with React/Node.js.
Smartcourse, Open Source Contributor, 2018-present
I've driven the design, build and launch of 'Smartcourse' a forum for course reviews and ratings, by students, for students.
University of New South Wales, TA/ Tutor, 2016-2019
Tutored and been a lecturer's assistant in UNSW's foundational computer science subjects since 2016. In 2018, I helped architect a new JavaScript course.
Buy Somewhere, Developer, 2017, May-October
An independent game label, launching an augmented reality Monopoly-esque game for mobile. I was a part of a small backend team driving the games geolocating mechanics.
Freelance, Web Developer, 2016-present
I've built and helped maintain websites for UNSW, SecSoc, SecEdu.
The Guardian, Deputy Editor (Sport & Tech), 2015-2016
Wrote news and features, took charge of community engagement through social media, ran liveblogs, and liaised with potential writers to engage them if and when required on relevant issues.
Special Broadcasting Service, Journalist, 2011-2015
Wrote op-eds, news, liveblogs and other features for their online sport platforms. Covered the Tour de France on location as part of the broadcast team. Hosted and produced a revamped SBS Cycling podcast, which twice featured among iTunes top-10 sports podcasts.
Other notables
I'm an occassional OSS contributor, I've co-authored a book on the Tour de France, and have appeared on ABC radio, triple j.