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Brendan Siow

@brendansiow

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Passionate backend developer specializing in Golang and fintech applications.

Malaysia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

I am a dedicated backend developer with a strong foundation in software engineering, holding a Bachelor's degree with First Class Honours. My journey in technology began with a Diploma in Information Technology, where I developed a passion for exploring cutting-edge technologies. I thrive in dynamic environments, always eager to learn and implement innovative solutions.

Currently, I work as a Senior Software Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation, where I have successfully built and tested scalable solutions using Golang. My contributions include developing the Data Registry and Data Access Manager, ensuring compliance with the EU Data Act, and utilizing Kubernetes for automation. I have also worked extensively in fintech, enhancing payment gateways and integrating various payment options, demonstrating my ability to adapt and excel in diverse projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation

Jun 2024 - Present (11 months)

Built and tested scalable Golang solutions with unit and integration testing. Developed Data Registry and Data Access Manager in MB.OS, designed APIs for EU Data Act compliance, and utilized Kubernetes for automated email delivery.

Golang Kubernetes API Development Unit Testing Integration Testing Documentation Markdown DevOps

Senior Software Engineer

Revenue Monster

Sep 2023 - Jun 2024 (9 months)

Developed primarily using Golang and Next.js. Enhanced payment gateway by integrating wallets and maintaining Open API for third-party services. Worked on external projects with TMG supermart and Lot10 Hutong.

Golang Next.js Payment Gateways API Integration Documentation Software Development Project Management

Senior / IT Specialist

iFAST Capital Sdn Bhd

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Developed fintech applications using Flutter, upgraded existing applications, and utilized CI/CD tools for deployment. Involved in web development with React/Angular and API development with Java Spring.

Flutter CI CD Jenkins React Angular API Development Mobile Development Git Software Testing

Intern

TMT360

Jan 2017 - Feb 2017 (1 month)

Developed an e-commerce website using Magento and a mobile application with Ionic framework. Learned Magento v2 API for mobile application development.

Magento Ionic Mobile Application Development API Development Web Development Git

Intern

Harvest Camasu

Jan 2016 - Feb 2016 (1 month)

Developed a website using PHP for backend and handled front-end development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Wrote AJAX and APIs for webpages.

PHP HTML CSS JavaScript AJAX API Development Web Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SMK Taman Connaught

SPM, Secondary Education

2013 - 2013

Grade: 7A

Achieved 7A in SPM, demonstrating strong academic performance in secondary education.

Asia Pacific University

Bachelor (Hons), Software Engineering

2018 -

Grade: First Class Honours

Bachelor (Hons) in Software Engineering with First Class Honours. Focused on developing software solutions and exploring advanced programming methodologies.

Asia Pacific University

Diploma, Information Technology

2018 -

Grade: CGPA = 3.85

Diploma in Information Technology specialism in Software Engineering with a CGPA of 3.85. A passionate software developer who thrives to explore cutting-edge technologies, ranging from frontend to backend to DevOps.