Andre Sha

Lead Full Stack Developer @ Asahi | Next.js · TypeScript · Azure · Shopify Plus | Building enterprise web platforms, real-time systems & AI-powered tools

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About

I build enterprise-grade web platforms, real-time systems, and AI-powered tools — from cloud architecture down to the interface details that make software feel considered. As Lead Full Stack Developer at Asahi Beverages, I work end-to-end: technical roadmapping and architecture decisions through to shipping production features across multiple product workstreams. Over 4+ years I've delivered headless Shopify storefronts, real-time analytics platforms, WebGL experiences, and first-of-kind AI products for major Australian consumer brands. What I work with: - Frontend — React, Next.js, TypeScript, Three.js/WebGL - Backend — Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, microservices - Cloud & DevOps — Microsoft Azure, AWS, CI/CD, Playwright - Commerce — Shopify Plus, Storefront API, headless architecture - AI — Claude & OpenAI APIs, agentic systems, MCP Recent independent projects (live): - andresha.dev — engineering portfolio - Plynth — headless storefront with an AI configurator - DevReview — AI code-review tool with streaming + GitHub integration Open to a conversation if you're building something interesting.

Experience

  • Asahi Beverages (3 yrs 9 mos)
    • Lead Full Stack Engineer
      Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      • Led the continued architecture and scaling of Asahi's proprietary promotional management platform, hardening security through VNet integration, Azure Key Vault, RBAC, and Managed Identities to meet enterprise compliance requirements. • Extended the platform with internal business tooling including unique promotional code generation and QR code generation services, enabling faster campaign deployment across brand teams. • Developing a consumer analytics and behaviour reporting dashboard to replace GA4, consolidating first-party data into a unified internal reporting platform. • Architected and developed a new corporate website utilising Next.js and Contentful, enabling seamless content updates and streamlined performance across devices. • Directed the development and delivery of an internal marketing management portal using React, Node.js, and Azure, optimising work processes by automating repetitive marketing project tasks. • Created comprehensive CI/CD and Azure cloud infrastructure guidelines by consolidating documentation, collaborating with DevSecOps engineers, and tailoring standards to project and compliance requirements. • Guided junior developers through technical challenges and reviewed pull requests by conducting thorough code assessments and detailed feedback sessions using React and Node.js. • Delivered WebGL-based interactive games for two major beverage brands, leveraging Three.js for immersive, high-performance browser experiences.

    • Full Stack Engineer
      Nov 2022 - Oct 2025 · 3 yrs

      • Revamped and built 6 new e-commerce platforms for brands owned and operated by Asahi Beverages, introducing A/B testing which increased online sales by 25% within the first three months using React, Next.js, and Azure DevOps. • Engineered modular component libraries and shared utilities in React and Node.js through distributed private node packages deployed across over 20 code repositories, reducing development time by 30%. • Overhauled web analytics implementation across 20 brand websites, contributing to 30% growth in CDP year on year while consolidating data from 20 to 2 Google Analytics environments. • Developed Asahi's first AI receipt scanning and brand promotion management platform, enabling deployment of promotional campaign forms in under 5 minutes and eliminating manual receipt validation. • Designed Azure cloud infrastructure architecture to securely integrate with existing legacy systems, reducing cloud resource costs by 15% through efficient resource allocation and automated scaling. • Introduced Playwright automated testing framework, increasing test coverage by 50% and reducing testing time by 40%.

  • Medmate (9 mos)
    • Web Developer
      Feb 2022 - Oct 2022 · 9 mos

    • Frontend Developer
      Feb 2022 - Oct 2022 · 9 mos

      • Developed a pharmaceutical delivery e-commerce widget embedded on over 200 websites across Australia using Vue.js and Laravel, enabling brick-and-mortar locations to service wider areas via UberEats and DoorDash. • Built and white-labelled an order management system in AngularJS used to track pharmaceutical orders and delivery assignments, scaling business revenue streams. • Designed and engineered an online Telehealth and e-script system, generating more than $10,000 AUD in revenue within the first month. • Enhanced existing user interfaces for over 50 client websites using Vue.js, improving load times by 30% and increasing user engagement metrics.

  • IT Support Specialist at Ai English
    Nov 2018 - Feb 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos