Application Developer
Resume:
CONTACT
Daniel McKeown
Brisbane, QLD
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CERTIFICATIONS
AWS Cloud Practitioner
freeCodeCamp – Front End Development Libraries (300 hours) JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures (300 hours) Back End Development and APIs (100 hours)
CodeCademy – Front-End Engineer Path
UK Government Security Check (SC) Clearance
EDUCATION
Biochemistry BSc (Hons), University of Sussex 2017 – 2021 First Class Honours
Developed critical thinking and self-reliance along with computational molecular modelling skills through a 5-month dissertation in the python-based system of PyMOL analysing single-point protein mutations
EXPERIENCE
Application Developer, IBM (United Kingdom) August 2021 – July 2024 Project: AWS-based Data Management System
Architected and implemented event-driven solutions using AWS services: Lambda functions (NodeJS), EventBridge for event routing, and S3 for data storage.
Theorised and implemented novel AWS solutions for project specific requirements/restrictions leading to $10,000+ in cost savings per month
Developed multiple REST APIs using API Gateway, seamlessly integrating diverse AWS services and data sources ensuring client feedback and retention remained highly positive
Automated infrastructure deployment with CDK stacks written in TypeScript, adhering to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to provide seamless deployment options for 500+ users
Maintained and enhanced a TypeScript React front-end, implementing changes such as TanStack Query to reduce API request costs by 75%
Demonstrated proficiency in version control (Git), CI/CD pipeline management/deployment, and merge conflict resolution in collaborative development environments
Drove agile development processes, leveraging JIRA for dynamic sprint planning along with Confluence for comprehensive documentation reducing blockers to technical debt
Regularly presented sprint demos to product owners and clients due to having strong communication skills and technical knowledge
Recognised with IBM Excellence Award (4 recipients in IBM UK per quarter) for consistently delivering high-quality results
Project: Company-wide internal tool
Led front-end development using TypeScript-based React with Redux state management, implementing key features such as context, hooks, and components
Designed responsive UI with Tailwind CSS and integrated GraphQL AWS-based back-end using Amplify for efficient asynchronous API calls
SUMMARY
JavaScript/TypeScript Cloud Full Stack Developer with 3 years’ experience looking for new opportunities to expand upon skillset. Limited to 6-month roles due to current visa restrictions with intention of future permanent residency.
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