Web Developer

Tim
Westcott

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Personal Profile

An experienced full-stack web developer who has crafted web applications and websites for a range of commercial, nonprofit and government clients.

Education

University of Queensland

Graduate Diploma of Applied Linguistics | 2013

  • Dean's Commendation for Outstanding Achievement

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) | 2012

  • First Class Honours

University of Southern Queensland

Bachelor of Information Technology | 2009 - 2011

  • Applied Computer Science Major
  • Mathematics and Statistics Minor
  • Faculty Medal for Academic Achievement

Recent Work Experience

Sarox Digital Solutions

Web/Software Developer | Service Delivery Lead | Director | 2019 - Present

  • Develop high quality software for clients tailored to business needs
  • Led a small team of developers to effectively deliver highly complex projects simultaneously
  • Worked to improve cost effectiveness of digital infrastructure
  • Developed processes to improve service delivery effectiveness

Code Club Australia

Tasmanian State Manager | Education Manager | 2018 - 2019

  • Delivered high quality training in digital technologies to hundreds of educators around Australia
  • Increased the number of clubs in Tasmania by over 100%
  • Worked with stakeholders from educational institutions, all levels of government, industry partners and non-profit organisations
  • Developed engaging, curriculum-aligned lesson plans
  • Created projects that were completed by over 30,000 children as part of a successful world record attempt

Engineered Analytics

Senior Developer | 2017 - 2018

  • Created a custom PHP-based web application to simplify business processes and provided support to both users and administrators
  • Improved client efficiency through analysis of data

Professional Development and Community Involvement

Brent Street Reserve Landcare

Founder | 2022 - present

  • Founded and ran a Landcare group in a local reserve
  • Worked with organisations, local government and community members to improve the local environment

Enterprize Born Global Incubator

Graduate | 2022

  • Completed the incubator program to develop a business model for a start-up idea
  • Developed and presented an effective 3 minute pitch

VeganFest Tasmania

Web Developer | Committee Member | 2018 - 2021

  • Co-organised 3 annual events, each attracting thousands of attendees from across the state
  • Created and maintained the digital presence for the event
Tim Westcott

Skills &
Capabilities

Skills

Programming Languages

  • PHP
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Python

Front-End Development

  • Next.js/React
  • Vue.js
  • Angular
  • HTML/CSS

Back-End Development

  • Laravel
  • Node.js
  • SQL Databases
  • WordPress

Automation and Intergrations

  • Make/Integromat integration platform
  • Serverless functions

APIs (creation and consumption)

  • REST
  • GraphQL

General Skills

  • Breaking down complex problems into achievable parts
  • Working with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes
  • Stakeholder management
  • Creating effective documentation for technical and non-technical users
  • Staff management

Case Studies

Tracks Website

Next.js, Node.js, REST APIs, Typescript, Stakeholder management

  • Redeveloped an existing popular website for recreational walkers
  • Added a content management system allowing for updates to be made by non-technical users
  • Optimised for mobile users
  • Worked with multiple organisational stakeholders from local governments and non-profits to manage technical and non-technical priorities

CRM Builder

Laravel, Angular, SQL Databases, GraphQL APIs, REST APIs, PHP, Typescript

  • Worked with an ambitious client to create a dynamic CRM builder
  • Built for existing client base, with a view to expand to related and unrelated clients
  • Created an application with a fully dynamic database structure (editable through web interface) and fully dynamic display of data

Local Government Payments Platform

Laravel, Vue.js, SQL Databases, REST APIs, PHP, Typescript

  • Created a payments platform for a local government as part of a migration of banking services
  • Worked with multiple departments to determine technical and non-technical requirements of the platform
  • Worked with a designer to create an attractive platform with an intuitive user experience
  • Developed documentation and training for adminstrative users of the platform

Local Retailer with a National Reach

Javascript, HTML/CSS, Integromat, Python

  • Made signficant design, functionality and performance improvements to their existing website
  • Added unique features that helped the the business improve their standing in a crowded market
  • Automated processes to significantly reduce overheads and allow the business to have a competitive edge
  • Saw average monthly online revenue increase by over 10x