James Yap
Web Developer
Ottawa,ON
Summary
3+ years experienced Web Developer with hands-on experience in implementing responsive full stack web applications with the latest JavaScript frameworks. Proficient in Linux and cloud deployment. Enjoys mentoring others to use new and cutting-edge technologies via YouTube.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Web Developer
A2 Industries
10.2022 - Current
- Used React, NextJS, Firebase/Supabase (PostgreSQL) and Chakra UI to build full stack web applications with user authentication and routing.
- Used React DnD to build Drag and Drop functionality to web applications in HTML5 web-based interfaces and browsers.
- Implemented Software as a Service (SaaS) deployment from GitLab to Netlify with Static Generation, Server-side Rendering (SSR) and Client-side Rendering (CSR)
- Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
- Designed reusable and reliable code for use within distributed cloud environments.
Co-Founder
AirBoard Technologies
11.2019 - Current
- Head of Research and Development (R&D) for the Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Developed Minimum Viable Product (MVP) from scratch with Python and OpenCV (Computer Vision), with hardware knowledge on electronics.
- Won 2 international awards from innovation competitions.
- Enrolled in a pre-seed accelerator program (LaunchX) with Sunway University.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Designed, developed and maintained AirBoard Technologies' official website at http://airboardtechnologies.com
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
Content Creator / Instructor
Logicism - YouTube Channel
01.2016 - Current
- Owner of YouTube Channel at http://youtube.com/LogicismX (nearing 2k subscribers)
- Created educational videos about Web Development, Linux and Programming.
- Made tutorial courses on how to use JavaScript Web Development Frameworks/Libraries/APIs like ReactJS, Firebase, Supabase, and backend and frontend UI frameworks.
Executive of Publicity & Engagement Dept.
Sunway Student Ambassadors
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Updated and maintained Sunway Student Ambassadors' official website at https://sunwayssa.org
- Facilitated and operated event live-streaming software and equipment, including camera and audio/visual computer systems.
- Managed social media platforms and content.
- Compiled and organized photographs and videos of events for documentation and social media publications.
- Provided aid to other departments when organizing and facilitating events organized by Sunway Student Ambassadors.
Vice Director, Logistics Department
ACTiON Organizing Committee
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Defined, implemented and revised operational guidelines for the ACTiON Logistics Department.
- Addressed interdepartmental communications and tasks with other Directors to achieve goals as a cohesive student leadership body.
- Directed and administered event promotion and registration by leading and organizing the Logistics Department.
- Lead team members in producing proposal documents and emails to other internal/external parties (for event venue booking, promotional material placements etc.)
- Oversaw logistics operations of promotional and registration booths for the event.
- Facilitated and spearheaded the production, marketing and sales of event merchandise.
- Lead the ACTiON Logistics Department to produce and install promotional materials for the event.
- Handled the finance, sourcing and logistics of goodie bags for guests/VIPs as well as the awards for the winning participants of the event.
- Lead team members in handling participant logistics (by producing participant information documents, participant tracking sheets, online forms etc.) throughout the event.
- Designed, developed and deployed the official ACTiON website at http://action.sunwayssa.org for public event updates, sponsored sections, and online merchandise sales.
Web Developer
Regaltech (M) Sdn Bhd
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with Shopify and WordPress.
- Designed domain and web hosting infrastructure for multiple websites.
- Designed, developed and maintained landing pages and fully functional e-commerce websites.
- Launched, maintained and optimized social media advertising campaigns with Facebook/Meta Business Manager Suite.
- Outsourced web development projects to independent contractors and oversaw development process.
Software Developer – DevOps (Full Stack)
CHEMICAL TRACER SERVICES SDN. BHD.
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Build and integrate information systems to meet the Company’s needs.
- Assess the systems architecture currently in place and work with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it.
- Design an IT infrastructure for a cloud-based chemical inventory database to store chemical sample information.
- Design a cloud-delivered dashboard analytics visualizer framework.
- Integrate software components and third-party programs.
- Create technical documentation for future reference and reporting.
- Agile development and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) with GitLab, GitHub, Netlify and Heroku.
- Full stack development with MongoDB, React.js, Node.js and Flask.
Founder
Sigma 5 Resources Sdn Bhd
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed e-commerce website with Shopify at http://sigmadronestore.com that specializes in drone equipment.
- Sourced for drone parts and connected drop shipping system for order fulfillment to customers.
- Launched and optimized advertising campaigns with the Meta Business Suite (Facebook).
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science Honours - Computer Science
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario 09.2022 - Current
Skills
Frontend: ReactJS, NextJS, Chakra UI, Ant Design, React Redux
Backend/DBMS: MongoDB, Firebase, Supabase, MySQL, Flask
Programming Languages: JavaScript, Python, Java
Deployment: AWS, GCP, Netlify, Heroku, Vercel
Web: WordPress, Shopify
Timeline
Web Developer
A2 Industries
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Computer Science Honours - Computer Science
Carleton University
09.2022 - Current
Vice Director, Logistics Department
ACTiON Organizing Committee
02.2022 - 11.2022
Founder
Sigma 5 Resources Sdn Bhd
06.2021 - 09.2021
Software Developer – DevOps (Full Stack)
CHEMICAL TRACER SERVICES SDN. BHD.
05.2021 - 07.2022
Executive of Publicity & Engagement Dept.
Sunway Student Ambassadors
10.2020 - 02.2023
Web Developer
Regaltech (M) Sdn Bhd
10.2020 - 10.2022
Co-Founder
AirBoard Technologies
11.2019 - Current
Content Creator / Instructor
Logicism - YouTube Channel
01.2016 - Current