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
Experience
Software Engineer
Straker · Auckland, New Zealand
Intermediate Software Engineer
Apr 2024 — Apr 2026Python · 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 2024Java · 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
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
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
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
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
Technical Skills
Backend
Frontend
Engineering
Infra
Education & Languages
Languages
Degrees
Bachelor in Computer Graphic Design
University of Waikato
Bachelor in Business Analysis
University of Waikato
Postgrad Diploma in Computer Science
University of Waikato
Awards
Straker Star
Awarded for excellence in high-performance development and contribution to the Straker ecosystem.
Graphic Design Internship — A+
Work displayed in a public showroom at Waikato Museum, Hamilton, New Zealand.
NZICA Scholarship for Financial Accounting Studies
Scholarship awarded for financial accounting studies.
Hobbies
Referees
Professional and character references are available upon request.