Professional Summary

Software developer and engineering leader with extensive experience building scalable applications and managing development teams. Specialised in full-stack web development, API integration, and cloud infrastructure, with a track record of leading teams through the full software lifecycle from concept to deployment.

Professional Experience

Company names omitted for confidentiality; available upon request.

Research and Development Manager

Leading Technology Solution Provider in Malaysia September 2024 – Present

Scope

  • Oversee a team of Software Developers managing day-to-day requests and supporting new application development.
  • Maintain and upgrade legacy systems.
  • Recruit new team members.
  • Explore emerging technologies.
  • Recommend new technologies to stakeholders.

Technology Used

  • Languages & Frameworks: PHP, Shell Scripting, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Laravel, Codeception, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, Express, Python
  • Databases & Caching: MySQL, Redis, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL
  • DevOps & Infrastructure: Docker, Apache, nginx, HashiCorp Vault, OpenBao, AWS (EC2, IAM, RDS, SNS, SQS, S3)
  • Tools & Platforms: Git, GitLab, CI/CD
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (CentOS, Debian), macOS

Head of Development Department

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Provider in Malaysia January 2018 – August 2024

Impact

  • Trained and mentored 2 Team Leaders.
  • Developed RESTful APIs (Yii Framework) for web and mobile applications (Flutter).
  • Integrated various Payment Service Providers (PSPs) with CRM.
  • Integrated Firebase Cloud Messaging with mobile application.
  • Migrated rebate calculation system from Node.js to ReactPHP.
  • Migrated web application from legacy framework to Yii Framework.
  • Migrated KYC documents from web server to Amazon S3.
  • Reverse engineered a payment gateway service and developed a solution using Node.js (Express).

Scope

  • Oversee a team of Software Developers managing day-to-day requests and supporting new application development.
  • Maintain and upgrade legacy systems.
  • Integrate Payment Gateway APIs with systems.
  • Manage web application infrastructure (DNS, Web Servers, Databases).
  • Explore emerging technologies.
  • Recommend new technologies to stakeholders.

Technology Used

  • Languages & Frameworks: PHP, Shell Scripting, JavaScript, CodeIgniter (v2), Yii Framework (v2), Codeception, Node.js, Express
  • Databases & Caching: MongoDB, MySQL, Redis
  • DevOps & Infrastructure: Docker, Apache, nginx, AWS (EC2, IAM, RDS, SNS, SQS, S3)
  • Tools & Platforms: Git, CI/CD
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (CentOS, Debian), macOS

Team Leader - PHP

Technology Solution Provider in Malaysia May 2016 - December 2017

Impact

  • Developed backend server and API (Yii Framework) for a major broadcaster’s mobile streaming app.
  • Developed backend server and API (Yii Framework) for a digital wallet mobile app.
  • Developed partner portal and API (Yii Framework) for managing digital wallet partners.
  • Developed partner portal and API (Yii Framework) for a QR code payment system.
  • Developed a government funding management system using Laravel.

Scope

  • Oversee a team of programmers.
  • Exploration of new technologies.
  • Recommendation of technologies and solutions to the stakeholders.

Technology Used

  • Languages & Frameworks: PHP, Shell Scripting, JavaScript, AngularJS, Yii Framework (version 2), Laravel, Codeception
  • Databases: MySQL
  • Web Servers: Apache, nginx
  • Cloud & Tools: Amazon Web Services (EC2, IAM, RDS, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch Logs)
  • Tools & Platforms: Git, CI/CD
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (CentOS, Debian), macOS

Technical Proficiencies

Languages

PHP, Python, Shell Scripting, JavaScript, Java, Perl, XML, XSLT, ASP

Frameworks

CodeIgniter (v2), Yii Framework (v1 & v2), Laravel, Catalyst, Bootstrap, Codeception, AngularJS, Angular, Vue.js, Express, Spring Boot, Flutter

Runtime Environment

Node.js

JavaScript Libraries

jQuery

Databases

MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, NoSQL, Redis

Web Servers

Apache, nginx

Infrastructure Software

HashiCorp Vault, OpenBao, MinIO, RabbitMQ, GitLab

Cloud Platforms

Amazon Web Services: EC2, IAM, RDS, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB, Route 53, S3, CloudFormation, CloudWatch Logs

Containerization

Docker

Version Control

Git, Subversion (svn)

Platforms

Windows, Linux (CentOS, Debian), macOS

CMS

Joomla, WordPress, Opencart, GetSimple

Others

Google App, Teamwork Project, Teamwork Desk, Live Agent, Basecamp, Cloudflare, Kayako Fusion, osTicket