Professional Summary
Senior Engineer with 10+ years of experience in data engineering,
machine learning, and infrastructure automation. Proven ability to lead
complex projects from inception to deployment, delivering scalable
solutions that enhance efficiency and business outcomes. Expertise in
Python, cloud platforms, and DevOps, with a passion for leveraging
technology to drive innovation.
Skills
Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript,
C#/ASP.NET, Bash, SQL, HTML/CSS
Data Science & Machine Learning: Pandas, NumPy,
Matplotlib, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face, AzureML, Argilla, Databricks,
Seaborn, Plotly, spaCy
Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
Platform (GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, Ansible
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, MSSQL, MongoDB,
ElasticSearch
Web Frameworks: FastAPI, Flask, Django, SQLAlchemy,
React, HTMX, VueJS, Angular, MaterialUI
Experience
Senior Machine Learning
Engineer
QBE Australia – Sydney, NSW (Jun 2022 – Present)
- Led the migration of 10+ applications from Docker Swarm to
Kubernetes (Azure AKS), automating deployments with Terraform and ADO
pipelines.
- Developed a web application using large language models (LLMs) to
summarize and categorize claims-related calls, improving operational
efficiency.
- Built NLP models for claims processing and fraud detection using
Hugging Face, OpenAI, and Argilla.
- Migrated an employee allocation tool from legacy systems to FastAPI
and PostgreSQL.
- Redesigned the property triage tool-chain, enhancing reliability and
usability.
Senior Engineer
Dragonfly Technologies – Sydney, NSW (Mar 2019 – Jun
2022)
- Developed Fusion,
a distributed system that optimized network, application, and hardware
infrastructure management.
- Architected Discovery Tool, an automation engine for network device
inventory used by Telstra, enabling efficient infrastructure
audits.
- Contributed to Rapid
for Telstra Purple, a platform for managing and provisioning network
infrastructure.
Full Stack Engineer
Appen Australia – Sydney, NSW (Jan 2018 – Jan
2019)
- Enhanced Ampersand, a language resource tool transitioning from
legacy systems.
- Developed video transcription and lexicon tools for advanced
annotation and resource management.
Project Engineer
Appen Australia – Sydney, NSW (Sep 2014 – Jan
2018)
- Designed custom ETL pipelines and automated solutions for client
projects.
- Migrated applications from Python 2 to Python 3.
- Built an automated AWS Glacier backup system for secure data
storage.
Owner and Operator
9bitbyte – Sydney, NSW (Jul 2013 – Present)
- Delivered contract projects, including custom application
development, infrastructure optimization, and data analysis.
Achievements
- Fusion: Built an in-house tool for Dragonfly
Technologies, allowing customers to self-manage workflows, improving
scalability.
- Discovery Tool: Developed for Telstra to automate
network device discovery and enable efficient infrastructure
audits.
- AKS Migration: Led the successful migration of
multiple applications to Azure Kubernetes Service.
- End-to-End Selenium Testing Suite: Created a
testing suite with server-side automation and XPath recording tools,
streamlining test workflows.
Projects
- Whynes: A 6502 Nintendo emulator written in Python.
GitHub
- Textual Game of Life: Implementation of Conway’s
Game of Life in a terminal using Textual. GitHub
- Resume Automation: Resume generated using Markdown,
Pandoc, and a GitHub pipeline. GitHub
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science – Charles Sturt
University (2 years)
Certifications
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
CCNA Routing and Switching
Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)