Web Developer
Tim
Westcott
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