Rory Gove

Modernized Country Road's e-commerce platform, bridging various brands. Developed a comprehensive theming system and component library using React and Tailwind for easy updates. Spearheaded feature development and guided junior developers and offshore teams toward coding excellence.

Starting as the first engineering hire, my expertise in Jamstack and React facilitated the creation of dynamic web solutions, from Henley Homes’ integrated sites to Deakin Residential’s immersive web experience. Leading projects like the interactive dashboard for Restore Retail, I championed user engagement, leveraging a wide tech stack to deliver compelling, maintainable web platforms.

Led Coles' design system development, conducting thorough component audits and addressing accessibility. Utilised Jamstack, Contentful, and Gatsby to modernise the documentation website for easier upkeep.

Championed Jetstar's development projects, advised juniors. Executed AEM Re-platform for Swinburne, employing Vue, TypeScript. Created a seamless flight search experience for Jetstar; used React, Redux. Revamped RACV's user experience strategy, from ideation to prototyping.

I played a key role in modernizing Bunnings' site, contributing to team expansion and the creation of a scalable component library. Developed a responsive framework, revamped Australia's leading retail page, and provided mentorship. Worked on pivotal projects for Kmart, NAB, and Bupa, including redesigning Kmart's checkout and developing Bupa's training platform.

DT transitioned to AKQA in June 201. Please refer to AKQA position for details.

Contributed to Coles and First Choice Liquor website redevelopments, and later joined the Bunnings team for ongoing business-as-usual (BAU) tasks.

Aided Hush Music Foundation by launching their inaugural website and providing continual consultancy, enhancing tech capacities for children's hospital projects in Australia.