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Tan Y. - Remote full-stack developer

Tan Y.

Based in: 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Timezone: Kuala Lumpur (UTC+8)

Summary

Jack of all trades, master of some.

Professional full-stack web developer and Roblox game developer based in Malaysia. Experienced in JavaScript/TypeScript stacks such as React/Next.js on the frontend, and Node.js/Fastify on the backend.

Achievements include leading the development of a TensorFlow-powered image search and product recommendation engine for e-commerce, and a multi-platform educational Roblox game.

Entrepreneurial and founder's mindset; I possess the skills I have as I run my own business and picked up the necessary skills to run most if not all aspects of one. I always pick up on what others are doing, and try to implement ideas in a way that is unique and superior.

Hobby graphic designer. Aspiring voice artist and gaming content creator.

Work Experience

Product Developer
Sunago Education | Sep 2022 - Present
PHP
SQL
Bootstrap

A hybrid role of product management and software engineering; communicating with stakeholders about product improvements, while taking ownership of certain features and assisting with their development.

Roblox Game Developer
Freelance | Mar 2019 - Present
Roblox

Extensive personal experience acquired from playing Roblox since 2008 gives me an insight like no other.

My development forte is scripting/programming, but I am also well versed in game design and metaverse concepts. Paired with my sizable network of developers with specialisms in other skillsets, I can and have built a team to create amazing experiences.

Stemming from my experience as a software engineer, I have created APIs to synchronise game data with any web server, opening up countless possibilities for integrating Roblox games with any real world application.

Education

Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation
Diploma・Information and Communications Technology
Apr 2019 - Jun 2021

Personal Projects

2022
Node.js
TypeScript
Next.js
Useful web-based utilities for a certain Roblox community, including features for player analysis, group growth tracking, avatar accessory generation, as well as an elections tracker. PWA published to Google Play and Microsoft app stores.

Certifications & Awards

Qualified Technician
Malaysia Board of Technologists | Sep 2021