Ashley Davis
Software developer, technologist and author
ashley@codecapers.com.au ❙ www.codecapers.com.au
Linkedin ❙ YouTube ❙ GitHub ❙ Data-Forge Notebook
SKILLS
- Software development on various platforms, languages and frameworks.
- Developing a vision for technology and practical strategies for implementation.
- Managing dev teams and communication to all levels.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
- Math, machine learning and data science.
- Kayaking, paddleboarding and mediation.
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
- Architecture and process for effective development of complex applications.
- Fullstack development, distributed applications and devops.
- Applying functional thinking to imperative programming.
- Mentoring developers.
BOOKS
A pragmatic guide to developing reliable andvaluable code across the stack.
A practical and project-based guide to building with microservices.
A comprehensive guide to working with data in JavaScript.
MEDIA
EDUCATION
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
July 2021, Scored 92% on the exam
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane - Bachelor of Info Tech
1998 - 2001, Majored in Software Engineering with Distinction
EXPERIENCE
Data-Forge Notebook, Brisbane - Owner / Fullstack developer
July 2018 - PRESENT
- Development for Windows, MacOS and Linux using Electron, TypeScript, React.
Deployable, Brisbane - CTO / Fullstack developer
April 2023 - January 2024
- Fullstack using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, MongoDB.
- Devops with Kubernnetes, AWS, GitHub Actions.
Hone + Algomint, Brisbane - CTO / Fullstack developer
August 2021 - November 2023
- Fullstack using TypeScript, MongoDB, TEAL smart contracts.
- Devops with GCP, Digital Ocean, GitHub Actions.
- Managing the development team.
Skedulo, Brisbane - Contract engineer, Devops
May 2021 - August 2021
- Devops with Terraform, Kubernetes, AWS.
Onroute, Brisbane - Contract developer, Fullstack
December 2020 - April 2021
- Mobile development using Ionic, TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB, Digital Ocean.
Codex, Brisbane - Contract developer, Devops
November 2020 - March 2020
- Devops with Kubernetes, Digital Ocean.
Sortal, Brisbane- Co-founder / CTO / Fullstack developer
August 2018 - April 2021
- Fullstack using TypeScript, Node.js, React, RabbitMQ, MongoDB,
- Devops with Kubernetes, Azure, AWS, Bitbucket Pipelines.
Aspedia, Brisbane - Consultant, infrastructure and devops
November 2019 - December 2019
- Consulting on infrastructure and devops.
Coinstash, Brisbane - Contract developer, Fullstack
October 2018 - June 2019
- Fullstack using TypeScript, Node.js, React, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, MongoDB.
- Devops with Azure, Bitbucket Pipelines.
OldView, Brisbane - Co-founder / CTO / Developer
June 2017 - August 2018
- Mobile dev with Java, Swift, C#, MongoDB, Azure.
VRLearn, Brisbane- Co-founder / Fullstack and VR Developer
January 2017 - June 2017
- Virtual reality products using Unity, C#.
Real Serious Games, Brisbane - Lead Programmer
September 2012 - January 2017
- Simulations and virtual reality with Unity, C#, JavaScript, MongoDB, Azure.
- Managed the development team.
University of Sunshine Coast / RACQ, Brisbane - Contract developer
January 2015 - September 2015
- VR/CAVE driving simulator with Unity, Oculus Rift, C#.
Ignite Technologies, Brisbane - Contract developer, Game development
November 2011 - September 2012
- Development using C++, C#.
Bloomberg, London - Senior Developer
December 2008 - April 2011
- Financial software using C++, C#, Python, Lua.
Kuju Entertainment, Surrey - Lead Programmer
November 2005 - November 2008
- Game dev using C++, C#, Lua.
- Managed various development teams.
Deep Red Games, Milton Keynes - Lead Programmer
March 2004 - November 2005
- Game dev with C++, C#, Lua.
- Managed the engine development team.
Computer Artworks, London - Senior Programmer
March 2003 - November 2003
- Game dev using C++, PS2 VU assembly.
Krome Studios, Brisbane - Senior Programmer
January 2001 - December 2002
- Game dev using C++, PS2 VU assembly.
Auran, Brisbane - Programmer
January 1998 - December 2000
- Game dev and script compiler using C++.
Leprechaun Software, Brisbane - Programmer
January 1997 - December 1997