Justin Lai

Full-Stack Developer

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

About

I'm a highly driven self-starter that enjoys analysing and solving problems. I have a unique, multi-faceted background that gives me a well-rounded approach to tackling challenges. I have strong experiences with marketing and sales which I gained valuable experience from working in a startup. This gives me a strong edge over other developers as I have a good understanding how to gather requirements and gain insight into customer needs. I’m highly skilled in both databases (SQL) and front-end technologies such as react js , vue js and Node js.

Experience

  • Aerotron Limited (15 yrs)
    • Senior Software Developer
      May 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 2 mos

      **Project** - Company Website I was tasked with developing the company group website. The website was to provide Aerotron with a common company brand across all their subsidiaries. Gathering requirements from sources across multiple countries to create a consistent website. **Technology Used** • React JS • Node JS • Babel • SCSS • Redux • Adobe XD • Sketch • Trello • Slack • Google Analytics **Project** - SSRS Reporting System Develop a reporting system using Microsoft's SSRS. Managers required specific information and data which was not provided through the existing operations system. SSRS provided a way for managers to access the data in the system and run specific analysis on key performance indicators. The project was initially created using Microsoft's SSRS reporting system. But to maintain brand consistency across Aerotron products, a Web interface was skinned over the product to provide an integrated solution. **Technology Used** • SSRS • IIS 10 • MS Outlook 2013 • React JS • Redux • Babel • Vue JS • Vuex • Node JS • Sequelize • JWT Tokens • VS Code • Visual Studio • MS Data Tools • Server SQL 2016 • Adobe XD • Trello • Git • TFS • MS Word 2013 **Project** - Ticketing System Created a ticketing system to help manage the workflow in IT. The system enable IT to prioritise issues based on a category of urgency. It also enabled users to submit technology improvement requests such as features they'd like added to the existing systems which would improve their work. The project was initially developed on older technology but eventually migrated to use Web based technologies. **Technology Used** • MS Access 2013 • SQL Server 2013 • Node JS • HTML 5 • EJS • Sequelize • JWT Tokens • MS Outlook 2013 • Nodemailer • SSRS Reports

    • IT Research & Development Supervisor
      Aug 2015 - May 2016 · 10 mos

      **Project** - Company Tech Audit My role as a R&D developer was purely to audit the current company's working systems. Provide a clear summary of the areas that could be improved with technology. During the course of the project, I was able to gain insight into company processes and identify areas of weakness. Communicating with all departments, I presented a list of improvements that acted as a path for Aerotron's future for technology adoption **Technology Used** • MS Word 2013 • MS Excel 2013 • HTML 5 • CSS3 • Slack • Typeform

    • Assistant Programmer
      Jul 2011 - May 2016 · 4 yrs 11 mos

      **Project** - In-House Accounting Package My role as an assistant programmer without any experience of coding was to scope out a list of requirements to create an accounting package that integrated with the current operations system. I created a prototype model of the accounting system and presented how the system would integrate with the existing systems. Development for the project required a solid understanding of the accounting principles and also the mechanics of the existing operations system. **Technology Used** • MS Access 2000 • MS Word 2000 • SQL Server 2008 **On going** As a general day to day role, I provided 1st line tech support to users requiring assistant.

  • SME intern at American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai
    Aug 2012 - Jan 2013 · 6 mos

    Organizing and managing information for the SME center both the physical and online resource databases to allow members easy access to specific information.

  • Management Science at Loughborough University
    Oct 2007 - Aug 2011 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Graduated: 2:1

  • Intel Corporation (1 yr 2 mos)
    • Global Telco Sales and Marketing
      Jul 2009 - Aug 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Events Planning, managing Telco events globally Ad Hoc Reporting, Reporting out against PORs and yearly Targets IT survey Analysis, Manipulating data and analysing trends, presenting out

    • Intel Intern Charity Leader
      Jul 2009 - Aug 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Taking on the Role as a Leader for the Interns at Intel, I have managed a small team of dedicated volunteers through some large scale and exciting projects. As a Team we raised over £4,000 for the year for a variety of charities both local (Have a Heart Appeal) and National (NSPCC).