Currently
Seasoned software consultant and mentor, with a background in software development across the entire stack, architecture, operations and management.
Primary technologies at the moment
Python, PostgreSQL, ansible, AI inferencing and tool integration, web service development.
Earlier
Has worked in domains ranging from web applications, SaaS, finance, insurance, mobile payments to DevOps, GUI development and scientific instrumentation control. Comfortable working anywhere from CTO to staff engineer if the work required is challenging. Excellent communicator, with deep appreciation for craft and attention to detail.
Some key efforts
- CTO and cofounder of Phire, a pioneering SMS-based mobile payments system that was acquired by MPower Ventures.
- A founding developer of the KDE project, a major open source project bringing Linux to desktop users.
- Led the documentation and process compliance efforts for SOC2 certification at Airbase.
- Built the core ledger/accounting database and backend for TaxSpanner, which provides tax accounting services.
- Built a platform to automate claims processing for automotive insurance at Hubbub Australia.
- Built one of the world’s first web-based timetabling systems for over 30,000 students at the University of Melbourne.