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I'm Matthew

Frontend Dev & System DBA

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Hello again! I'm Matthew Kwong.

Frontend Dev & System DBA

Dynamic and experienced Frontend Developer and System DBA. Skilled in frontend development, database management, analytical thinking, and creative problem-solving. Adaptable team player with the ability to work independently and an eagerness to succeed.

Skills

Frontend

MUI
Next.js
React
React Hook Form
TypeScript
Zustand
React Query
React Router
Vue
Vuetify
Vuex
Pinia
Quasar

Database

MySQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Sybase ASE
Oracle Database
MongoDB

Backend

Express
Spring Boot

DataOps

Delphix

Mobile

React Native
NativeBase
React Navigation

Cloud

Contentful
OpenShift

Machine Learning

scikit-learn

Quality Assurance

Cypress

Experience

TecPal Ltd.

Frontend Engineer

TecPal Ltd.

Oct 2022 — Present8 months

Full Time
  • Facilitated the seamless migration of Vue apps from a legacy WordPress API to a modern RESTful API.
  • Orchestrated the successful implementation of features in Vue and React apps, including an authorization system, shopping list, and customer review.
  • Conducted technical review and spearheaded proof-of-concept development for web application migration from Vue to Astro and Next.js.
  • Pioneered the implementation of Turborepo, establishing the fundamental groundwork for the successful transition.
Create React App
MUI
Next.js
React
Zustand
React Query
React Router
Vue
Vuetify
Vuex
Pinia
Quasar
Turborepo
WordPress
EDPS Systems LimitedHospital Authority

EDPS Systems Limited | Seconded to Hospital Authority

Jul 2019 — Sep 2022about 3 years

Programmer (Business and Administrative Systems)

May 2022 — Sep 20225 months

Contract
  • Managed ha.org.hk and multiple intranet web apps, effectively catering to the needs of 100+ staff and 7M+ Hong Kong residents.
  • Orchestrated the strategic planning and timely execution of web app OS and DB migration within 1 week.
Microsoft SQL Server
ASP
jQuery UI

Programmer (Database Management System)

Aug 2021 — May 20229 months

Contract
  • Played an active role in conducting a DB knowledge-sharing session and engaging audiences of 100+ technical professionals.
  • Implemented and sustained a Bitrix24 site for managing training materials, guidelines, and documentation, resulting in a 20% increase in work efficiency.
  • Architected and programmed a database health check system utilizing React, Express, and MySQL, streamlining SRE processes and decreasing system recovery time.
  • Provided support and guidance to 10+ application teams on MySQL deployment and maintenance.
  • Architected and programmed a web app with React, Express, and MySQL that visualized database CPU utilization, resulting in a 30% increment in productivity.
  • Conducted a POC on data virtualization utilizing the Delphix DataOps platform, bolstering support for 3 types of DBs and 50+ DB instances.
Create React App
Delphix
MUI
MySQL
React
React Hook Form
Express
Microsoft SQL Server
React Router
Redux Toolkit
Sybase ASE
Oracle Database
Prism
OpenShift
  • Knowledge-sharing session certificate of appreciation
    Knowledge-sharing session certificate of appreciation

Junior Programmer (Database Management System)

Jul 2019 — Jul 2021about 2 years

Contract
  • Provided support and guidance to 3+ application teams on MySQL deployment and maintenance.
  • Maintained database management web application.
  • Implemented time off application system using React, Express, and MySQL, benefiting 20+ team members and reducing admin workload by 90%.
  • Developed a Java-based application for managing database passwords that supports 3 types of databases.
  • Conducted a POC on data virtualization utilizing the Delphix DataOps platform, bolstering support for 2 types of DBs and 30+ DB instances.
Delphix
MUI
MySQL
React
Express
React Router
Redux Toolkit
Sybase ASE
Versitech Limited

Summer Internship (Software Development)

Versitech Limited

Jun 2018 — Aug 20183 months

Internship
  • Collaborated with software engineers to design a comprehensive test suite for the E-Form Filler.
  • Architected and programmed an installer for the E-Form Filler utilizing NSIS MUI2.
  • Revamped a legacy MPF mobile app, originally developed three years prior, using React Native as a replacement for Cordova.
React Native
MobX
NativeBase
NSIS MUI2
React Navigation
School of Public Health, HKU

Student Research Assistant

School of Public Health, HKU

Jul 2017 — Sep 20172 months

Part Time
Faculty of Engineering, HKU

Teaching Assistant

Faculty of Engineering, HKU

Jan 2017 — Apr 20174 months

Part Time
  • Conducted tutorial sessions for a C++ programming course, providing instruction to a class of 20+ students.
C++

Education

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

MSc in Information Systems Management

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Aug 2022 — Present10 months

Part Time
The University of Hong Kong

BEng in Computer Science

The University of Hong Kong

Sep 2015 — Dec 2019over 4 years

Full Time
  • Degree certificate of BEng in Computer Science
    Degree certificate of BEng in Computer Science
The University of British Columbia

Vancouver Summer Program (Communication and Digital Systems)

The University of British Columbia

Jul 2016 — Aug 2016about 1 month

Courses & Training

Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure

Microsoft

Contact

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+852 6095 4241

Find Me At

Hong Kong