Thomas Yau

Software Engineer at Viewfi

I am presently serving as a Software Developer at Viewfi, where I am dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technological innovation. In my prior role as a Senior Ecommerce Developer at Woolman where I honed my expertise in leveraging the Shopify platform and cutting-edge JavaScript Frontend Frameworks to deliver unparalleled digital experiences to a diverse range of global merchants and small enterprises.

My current focus lies in JavaScript Full-Stack development, where I am committed to spearheading the creation of next-generation web tools and platforms that have a profound impact on improving the quality of life for individuals worldwide.

Timeline

2020.11 - 2023.12

  • Worked as a Software Developer at Woolman
  • Led the digital transformation of Fazer towards D2C subscription services, overseeing the implementation of a custom-designed Shopify store with a subscription service model.
  • Developed a custom product configurator using Node.js and integrated CRM & WMS systems to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Leveraged technologies such as React.js and Next.js to boost featured products and collections, ensuring a seamless user experience and increased customer engagement.
  • Orchestrated the seamless launch of a feature-rich Shopify store for Vafo group's brand Carnilove, incorporating custom design elements, intuitive navigation, and optimized user experience to drive online sales and brand visibility in the competitive pet food industry.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive subscription service concept, tailored to meet the evolving needs of pet owners, ensuring recurring revenue streams and fostering long-term customer loyalty for Vafo group brands.

2018.9 - 2020.7

  • Worked as a Full-Stack Developer at Deventure
  • Spearheaded the development of Best Profile, a cutting-edge recruitment platform in Munich, Germany, utilizing React and Next.js for frontend development and Node.js for backend development, CRM for efficient customer relationship management, and React Native for mobile app development. This platform centralizes recruitment processes, provides a secure environment for company-candidate interactions, offers guidance and training to job seekers, and enhances HR management for growing companies in the IT industry.
  • Developed Hello Reality, a comprehensive digital platform leveraging Redis and PostgreSQL for data management, React for the frontend, Golang for backend logic, Tailwind CSS for styling, and Redux for state management. This platform equips small investors with tools to research stocks and financial opportunities on their mobile devices affordably, providing educational resources and simplifying the investment process for novice users.

2016.8 - 2018.3

  • Contributed to the development of a new website for a modern lodge in the hospitality and tourism industry, involving tasks such as business strategy development, user experience and interface design, WordPress website development, multilingual SEO implementation, integration of external booking engine and data collection tools, and successful launch within a 9-month timeline and 3-month of maintance with a team of 5 members at B-works.
  • Played a key role in the successful relaunch of the Pistor AG website by developing a backend using CMS Drupal 8, creating custom event and search applications, implementing drag-and-drop functionality for page creation, integrating the backend with a frontend via a RESTful API, merging multiple existing websites into one, conducting technical SEO in German and French, migrating domains, setting up data collection tools and Google Analytics, and achieving the website relaunch within a 6-month.