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Linan Z.

Eric Linan Zhang.

Software Engineer with seven years across development, design, and technical roles. Passionate with delivering high-quality software products and exploring the latest technologies and AI.

7

Years

3

Languages

NZ

Citizen

01.

Experience

Apr 2021 — Apr 2026 5 Years

Software Engineer

Straker · Auckland, New Zealand

Intermediate Software Engineer

Apr 2024 — Apr 2026

Python · FastAPI · Java · Maven · Nuxt.js · Vue.js · Typescript · HTML · MySQL · MongoDB · Redis · TDD · CI/CD · Kubernetes · Docker

  • Hand crafted the Verify app from scratch, as part of Straker/IBM ecosystem, providing distributed solution for IBM high volume internal translation, as well as Verify SaaS product.
  • Architected a high-throughput document processing pipeline for "Verify," integrating custom AI models with human-in-the-loop verification workflows.
  • Engineered automated quality evaluation systems that generate real-time accuracy scores for AI-translated content.
  • Optimized an AI-powered translation ecosystem, enabling seamless B2B/B2C integration through a robust RESTful API and custom webhooks.
  • Scaled an automation engine (Orchestrate) to route complex multilingual workflows based on quality thresholds and content type.

Junior Software Engineer

Apr 2021 — Mar 2024

Java · Coldfusion · .NET · C# · Vue.js · Node.js · HTML · CSS · MySQL · Redis · TDD · CI/CD · Docker

  • Crafted full-stack features for the base platform
  • Developed new features and functionality while maintaining system reliability
  • Debugged and resolved production tickets to unblock users
  • Collaborated across teams to ship major updates and communicate issues
Nov 2019 — Apr 2021 1 Year 5 Months

Freelance Designer / Developer

Self-Employed · Hamilton, New Zealand

React · Vue.js · HTML · CSS · Javascript · Python · Java · C# · .NET · PHP · PostgreSQL · Wordpress · TDD · CI/CD · Docker

  • Designing and developing full stack solutions for clients
  • Continuously iterate on designs and implement changes based on client feedback
  • Providing technical support to the clients
Feb 2018 — Oct 2018 8 Months

Sessional Assistant

University of Waikato · Hamilton, New Zealand

HTML · CSS · Javascript · Java · C# · Illustrator · Photoshop · After Effects · XD · Figma

  • Assisting with the tutoring of the course
  • Assisting with the grading of the assignments
  • Providing technical support to the students
Mar 2018 — Jun 2018 3 Months

Graphic Designer

Waikato Museum · Hamilton, New Zealand

HTML · CSS · Javascript · Illustrator · Photoshop · After Effects · XD · Figma · Vinyl cutting · Label Mounting

  • Vinyl cutting and printing
  • Label design and printing
  • Electronic display design and printing
  • Exhibition design
  • Exhibition installation
Feb 2014 — Oct 2014 8 Months

Technical Officer

Fonterra · Hamilton, New Zealand

SAP System · Word · Excel · SharePoint Server · Database systems · HTML · CSS · JavaScript

  • Government regulations and compliance requirements
  • Assisting with documentation of compliance requirements
  • Assisting with SAP project analysis and reporting
02.

Technical Skills

Backend

Java / Maven / Spring
Python / FastAPI
Node.js / Express
ASP.NET / C#
PHP

Frontend

Next.js
React
Vue.js
HTML5 / CSS3
Tailwind / Bootstrap

Engineering

SOA / Redis / Kafka
TDD / CI /CD
Scalability / Distributed Systems
RESTful API / Custom Webhooks

Infra

AWS / Google Cloud
Kubernetes / Elastic
Docker / Git
MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB
03.

Education & Languages

Languages

English (Fluent)
Chinese (Native)
Japanese (Intermediate)

Degrees

Bachelor in Computer Graphic Design

University of Waikato

Bachelor in Business Analysis

University of Waikato

Postgrad Diploma in Computer Science

University of Waikato

04.

Awards

military_tech Feb 2025

Straker Star

Awarded for excellence in high-performance development and contribution to the Straker ecosystem.

military_tech Jun 2018

Graphic Design Internship — A+

Work displayed in a public showroom at Waikato Museum, Hamilton, New Zealand.

military_tech Jun 2013

NZICA Scholarship for Financial Accounting Studies

Scholarship awarded for financial accounting studies.

05.

Hobbies

Game Development
AI Research
Netflix
06.

Referees

Professional and character references are available upon request.