Brendon Body

Brendon Body Phone: - Location: Melbourne, Australia Email:-Github: github.com/bbody Blog: www.brendonbody.com Portfolio: portfolio.bbody.io EMPLOYMENT Fullstack Developer, AHC (Anthony Hodges Consulting), February 2019 - Present • Built a Superannuation Calculator frontend using VueJS and TypeScript • Added tests, fixed bugs and added features to a NodeJS/Express API • Built Ruby on Rails backend as middle layer between frontend and third party API • Developed scripts to test C# and transpiled TypeScript code to ensure consistent outputs • Introduced unit testing for frontend JavaScript using Mocha and Chai • Introduced user interface testing using CypressIO Frontend Developer, Hanes Brands (Bonds, Sheridan), January 2017 - December 2018 • Introduced unit testing for frontend JavaScript using Karma and Jasmine • Introduced automation scripts, removing hours of manual work each week • Introduced user interface testing for frontend JavaScript using WebDriverIO and Jasmine • Performed major refactor of SCSS code, decreasing CSS filesize by 30% • Worked on major refresh projects across multiple brands, focusing on reusable code Frontend Developer, Westpac Institutional Bank, February 2016 - December 2016 • Performed frontend development on a new customer portal for institutional banking customers • Developed reusable AngularJS 1.X directives to solve common problems across website • Built reusable accessible components to share with other developers • Refactored and removed old code to ensure it meets current project standards • Managed two offshore developers to automate accessibility reports into behavioural test suite • Specialised in web accessibility, leveraging semantic HTML and standard design patterns Associate Business Analyst, Westpac Banking Corporation, January 2015 - February 2016 • Development – Developed script to cut 4 week/year of work and provide better customer understanding – Modified JavaScript dashboard for proof of concept for senior-management presentation • Business Analysis – Researched emerging technology, providing suggestions aligned to company strategy – Performed requirement gathering on an upgrade to a corporate customer portal Volunteer Web Developer, Vanuatu Agriculture College, October - December 2014 • Developed new website using WordPress focussing on different department’s requirements • Performed IT cost analysis and cancelling unused services, reducing costs by 20% Software Engineer Intern, Westpac Banking Corporation, November 2013 - February 2014 • St. George Banking Android Tablet App – Refactored and rationalised tablet UI code, phone UI and phone logic code for reusability – Reduced project delay by implementing widget feature with multiple configurations • Charity Auction Application – Completed an open source migration of WAMP (Websockets) code to Java EE7 – Implemented key features and fixed bugs on both client (Android) and server (GlassFish) Software Engineer Intern, APS Mining (Now Wenco), December 2012 - November 2013 • Developed bug fixes and implemented new feature on production code using C# .NET • Tested and analysed outsourced project, recommending project to be insourced Brendon Body Brendon Body - Page 2 PROJECTS CMD Resume, Website command line resume (jQuery), June 2016 - December 2018 • A JavaScript utility for displaying resumes through a command-line-like user interface Multiline JavaScript Converter, JavaScript Utility, June 2016 - October 2018 • Generates ECMA Script 5 and ECMA Script 6 safe multiline strings for JavaScript AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS 1st Place - Driveway, Angelhack Hackathon Sydney, May 2015 • Private property car space renting mobile website based on location. Ruby on Rails, jQuery 2nd Place - divvly, Melbourne Startup Weekend, March 2015 • Share house bill splitting mobile friendly website. Ruby on Rails, jQuery 2nd Place - SeamCore, Unearthed Hackathon Sydney, August 2015 • Coal seam visualisation tool using parsed drill hole data. ThreeJS Introduction to Test Driven Development (TDD), Youtube Video, February 2016 • Youtube video introducing Test Driven Development, has over 4000 views with over 50 likes Paul Gampe Excellence Prize in Open Source, University of Queensland, December 2014 • Scholarship for students who have demonstrated excellence in the use of Open Source software Runner Up - UrSay.Click, muru-D API Contest, August 2015 • SMS survey tool for small business for a Telstra SMS API competition. Ruby on Rails, jQuery Freelancer.com API Prize- Jet Set Sydney, NASA Space Apps Sydney, April 2016 • Built a 3D Jet Pack Simulation and control kit. Unity, Android, Ruby on Rails 3rd Place - WeChat WeFly, Qantas Codeshare Hackathon, August 2016 • WeChat bot for Chinese customers to enquire and book flights. WeChat Bot API, NodeJS Dean’s Commendation, The University of Queensland, 2011 and 2012 • Certificate of high academic achievement for achieving over a distinction average for a semester HSK Level 6, Hanban Institute, July 2014 • Certificate of advanced proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (Reading, Writing and Listening) EDUCATION University of SA, Professional Certificate in Web Accessibility, September - December 2018 Topics Studied: Web Accessibility, W3C, WCAG 2.0, Implementing Web Accessibility fixes The University of Queensland, GPA: 5.667 (of 7.0), Graduated: December 2014 Majors: Dual Degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) and Arts (Psychology) Thesis Project: Android App for notifying users when to exit the bus at the correct stop Senior Project: Wheel mounted speed sensor device and computer dashboard Zhejiang University (China), Exchange Program, GPA: 81%, February - August 2014 Topics Studied: Chinese Language and Culture Chinese University of Hong Kong, GPA: 3.0 (of 4.0), Exchange, September - December 2011 Topics Studied: Business Management, Artificial Intelligence, Chinese Language and Culture REFERENCES References available on contact.