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John Morris

Software Developer

About Me

I am a software developer, with passion for creativity and learning. My ultimate goal as a developer is to make cool things that help people in whatever way they need.

Employment History

Lead Software Engineer @ HYRE Solutions, Berlin

September 2022 - Present

As the lead software engineer at a small Berlin-based recruitment startup, I lead the development and maintenance of our web frontend and backend systems, alongside participating in the development of the projects roadmap. My responsibilities included:

  • Developed the frontend using Nuxt (Vue) and TypeScript, and the backend in C#/ASP.NET.
  • Improved code quality and system architecture for better performance and scalability.
  • Managed integrations with external services like Salesmate and Airtable.
  • Oversaw testing and deployment processes for frontend and backend systems, managing source control, deployment, and hosting infrastructure on Azure and GitHub.
  • Facilitated the adoption of structured development workflows.
  • Provided technical support to colleagues and clients.

Software Developer @ Tutao, Hannover

September 2020 - September 2022

As a part of the product team I implemented improvements and bug fixes for the web, desktop (Electron), Android and iOS variants of the app using various languages and frameworks, namely: TypeScript/JavaScript, mithril (JS UI Library), ElectronJS, Swift, Kotlin, Java.

Worked on devops and had a role in improving the in-house build system for the app, as well as streamlining CI/CD in jenkins.

Was instrumental in improving development practices, such as participating in the introduction of scrum to the small team, and continually working on architectural improvements such as the modularisation of the codebase.

Software Developer @ Fungii - Melbourne Gourmet Mushrooms, Melbourne, Australia

2018

Developed a greenhouse monitoring and logging system for a Melbourne based culinary mushroom grower.

Utilised Arduino/C++ for monitoring and reporting, and Python-Flask+SQLite for a RESTful logging API and user interface

Web Developer @ Adrian Devries, Melbourne, Australia

2018

Made an artist CV web-page for Melbourne based visual artist Adrian Devries.

Used vanilla HTML5/CSS/JS for the webpage, and hosted via HostGator's shared hosting

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science, RMIT, Melbourne, Australia

2018 - 2020

Practiced developing software in a team based environment, using techniques and technologies such as: Agile, UML, Git, Trello, etc.

Learnt to analyse and implement algorithms to solve concrete problems.

Developed a mock IoT application for a library management system using Python and Raspberry Pi.

Associate Degree of IT, RMIT, Melbourne, Australia

2017 - 2018

Studies included computer networking (primarily OSI layers 2-4), database design and management, and basic web development and UX design

CS50X, edX

2016-2017

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