Software Engineer
Over 8 months of experience as a full stack developer building consumer-facing commercial products.
Highly skilled at building scalable and testable web products that are SEO friendly and performant.
I am a software engineer who is passionate about learning new technology and improving my craft. There's always a more elegant solution and new unexplored potential lying just around the corner, we just need to be curious and persistent enough to find it. I aim to produce high quality software that is scalable and performant, as well as beautiful, if anyone is looking.
When I'm building software, I like to experiment and equip myself with the best resources for the job. I have explored technologies such as: React, Next.js, Express, Django, MySQL, GraphQL, TypeScript, Docker, AWS, and many more. However, I am always open to learning new things and ready for the opportunity to grow and improve.
My personal website
A job portal with 60,000 monthly users
An on-the-go flashcards application
I am currently studying as a Computer Science student at the National University of Singapore. If there's one thing I've learnt from my time here as a programmer, it's that simply knowing how to 'code' is not enough. It may even be the opposite, as software should be written in a manner that is simple, elegant and easily understood by fellow developers, far from the cryptic interpretation of the word 'code'. I have since gained an appreciation for the importance of good software design and architecture as well as the value of rigorous software testing.
Within school, I have also had the opportunity to involve myself in various software projects and courses. I have worked on web applications, Java applications and even ventured into the process of UI development from usability testing to Figma prototyping.
However, it was not until my internship at WorkClass as a full-stack developer did I truly see my next stage of growth as a software engineer. As a fast-paced and growing startup, WorkClass pushed me to adapt and learn quickly. I was challenged to think on how we could utilize any technology and resources at our disposal to improve our products and website. I was also able to see the impact of my work optimizing the SEO of our website, which resulted in a 100% increase in organic traffic to our website (We are top 10 for "part-time jobs in Singapore" on Google). I am truly grateful for the opportunity given to me by WorkClass in helping me grow as a software engineer.
Stephan Brüggemann
WorkClass Co-founder | ML | PhD"Aiken was an excellent developer who was able to quickly pick up new technologies and apply them to our website. He was also able to work independently and was able to deliver results on time. He had an outstanding attitude towards his work and was a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him to any company."