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Michael Lau

@michaellau1

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Senior Java developer and certified Salesforce administrator.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I want a technical leadership role where I design and maintain Java-based systems, mentor developers, work in Agile teams, and contribute to system improvements and delivery efficiency.

I am a dependable software developer with more than 16 years of experience specializing in Java (core, Spring, REST controllers, JSP) and front-end technologies such as Angular, JavaScript and HTML/CSS. I have built applications from the ground up and worked on maintenance teams for enterprise clients including SAP Hybris and Adobe Analytics.

I have strong testing experience using JUnit, PowerMockito and Mockito, and have served as assistant lead/reviewer for junior developers. I developed business systems (inventory, accounting, payroll) using Java, MySQL/SQLite and Jasper Reports, and I received Salesforce Administrator certification in October 2023.

I am hardworking, resourceful and proactive, with brief exposure to Confluent/Kafka concepts, Cobol and VBA, and experience with Git, Jira, Confluence and Jenkins. I seek roles where I can lead technical delivery, improve systems, and mentor developers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Tech Lead

Current

Ascendion

Jun 2025 - Present (5 months)

Appointed Tech Lead in June 2025 to oversee technical delivery and lead engineering efforts (role listed as current).

Technical Leadership Java Spring Architecture Mentoring Agile CI CD

Senior Java Developer

Stratpoint

May 2025 - Jun 2025 (1 month)

Short-term engagement as a Senior Java Developer contributing to Java-based projects (role listed May–Jun 2025).

Java Spring REST APIs JSP Junit

Packaged App Senior Analyst

Accenture

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Supported SAP Hybris and Adobe Analytics e‑commerce clients by delivering back-end and front-end feature updates, integrations (Google viacep, Okta/GDPR), and bug fixes that improved storefront functionality and data exports.

Java JSP JavaScript HTML CSS Hybris REST APIs Adobe Analytics Junit

Application Systems Engineer

Fujitsu

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Developed comprehensive JUnit test suites and led code review efforts, achieving high coverage and mentoring junior developers while supporting projects involving Java, Cobol maintenance, and Salesforce administration training.

Junit Mockito Java COBOL VBA Salesforce Administration Code Review Test Automation

Manager / Developer

Uy Tit and Co., Inc.

Jan 2008 - Dec 2021 (13 years 11 months)

Built end-to-end business systems (inventory, accounting, payroll, price catalog) using Java, SQLite/MySQL and Jasper Reports, introducing reorder alerts and automated payroll generation to streamline operations.

Java JDBC MySQL SQLite Jasper Reports Reporting Payroll Automation

IT Auditor

Philippine Savings Bank

Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)

Developed the audit department's online audit system using VB.NET and MS SQL Server to modernize audit workflows and reporting.

VB.NET MS SQL Server Auditing Database Design

Technical Associate

Unisys Philippines

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 11 months)

Served as a maintenance developer for a Malaysian bank using Visual Basic 6.0 and MS SQL Server, handling client requests and version control with Rational ClearCase.

Visual Basic MS SQL Server Maintenance ClearCase client support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Asian Institute of Management

Basic Management Program, Business/Commerce, General

2017 - 2017

Completed the Basic Management Program (Batch 158), a three-week short course focused on management and business fundamentals.

De La Salle University

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

2001 - 2005

Activities and societies: Dean's list (2nd term SY 2004-2005)

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Studies with specialization in Information Technology; graduated May 2005 and appeared on the dean's list (2nd term, SY 2004-2005).