John Buchanan

Engineering Manager at Orygen

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About

Front-end engineer with a calm, collaborative approach and a strong focus on building user-friendly, high-quality experiences. Known for clear communication, attention to detail, and a steady presence that helps foster a supportive and productive team environment. Takes pride in delivering thoughtful solutions that balance user needs and technical integrity.

Experience

  • Orygen (1 yr 1 mo)
    • Engineering Manager
      Mar 2026 - Present · 8 mos

      Dual-role balancing engineering management with hand-on frontend delivery.

    • Front End Engineer
      Oct 2025 - Mar 2026 · 6 mos

      Deliver intuitive, engaging and delightful experiences for young people and health professionals on the MOST platform. Work closely with design, product, and engineering to research, scope, and develop new features, championing user-centric best practices throughout the product lifecycle to advance Moderated Online Social Therapy's (MOST) impact and reach. Support front-end web and mobile app development, contributing to the ongoing development and enhancement of the MOST web (Vue.js) and mobile (Capacitor) application.

  • Front End Software Development Engineer at Rome2Rio
    Sep 2022 - Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Develop and maintain frontend systems and applications using React and TypeScript, including implementing new features, fixing bugs, and refining existing functionality. • Contributed to the launch of the hotels product, increasing sessions and conversion rate for users and integrating hotel providers such as Booking.com, Expedia, and Agoda. • Led “Frontend Friends”, a monthly cross-functional meetup for engineers and designers to share knowledge and foster collaboration. • Helped standardize the frontend codebase to meet accessibility and consistency targets, using React and Storybook. • Member of Rome2Rio’s Social Impact Committee, helping organize volunteer days, promote sustainability initiatives, and strengthen connections with the local community.

  • Expedient Software by e2open (1 yr 4 mos)
    • Software Developer
      May 2022 - Sep 2022 · 5 mos

    • Junior Software Developer
      Jun 2021 - Apr 2022 · 11 mos

  • Web Developer at Doggies Day Out Grooming
    Sep 2020 - Jan 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Developed CRM system for back-end use, automating several business processes and creating a robust database of clients. Also implemented a front-end booking system for clients to organise appointments online. Designed, implemented, and monitored web pages, plugins and functionality for continuous improvement. Also, heavily customised PHP and JavaScript code to better suit the needs of the business.

  • Cinema Worker at HOYTS Group
    Oct 2016 - Jun 2021 · 4 yrs 9 mos