Ben Gao

Hello, I am Ben Gao, a full-stack JavaScript developer based in Auckland, New Zealand.

I specialize in delivering scalable, maintainable, and intuitive digital solutions, with experience across React, TypeScript, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure.

With a strong background in cloud architecture, UI/UX engineering, and agile delivery, I help businesses turn complex problems into elegant solutions.

Education

Auckland University of Technology (Mar 2008 - Jul 2012)

Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences

Mayjor in Software Development, and major in Networks and Security

Workshops I've Attended

Design 101 course (Oct 2015)

I completed the 4-week course on web design by designlab.com

Auckland Startup Weekend (Nov 2015)

I joined in the team of Fashion Ghost and built a prototype for a fashion app in 54 hours

Recommendation of my recent completed reading (2020 - 2024)

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Certifications I've Completed

Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer (May 2025 - Jun 2028)

Validated proficiency in deploying applications, monitoring operations, and managing enterprise solutions on Google Cloud Platform.

My core tech skills

My experience

Full-Stack JavaScript Development: Proficient in developing web applications using Node.js and React.js, with experience in both front-end and back-end development.
Cloud Technologies (GCP): Experienced in managing Google Cloud Platform resources, including building data integration systems on Message Queues, setting up VPC networking, and utilizing serverless functions and Firebase Suites.
Data Integration & API Development: Proven ability to develop and maintain robust data integrations for e-commerce platforms and design and implement RESTful APIs.
CI/CD Pipelines & Automation Testing: Skilled in designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and implementing comprehensive automated test coverage (unit, integration, and end-to-end).
Front-End Development: Expertise in front-end technologies including HTML5, SCSS, Styled-components, and experience with component libraries (React) and UI/UX enhancement.
Back-End Development: Strong back-end skills utilizing Node.js, TypeScript, and experience with databases like MongoDB.
Security & Authentication: Experience in enhancing API authentication security (OAuth/JWT) and implementing best practices for user privacy data protection.
Agile/SCRUM: Experienced working within Agile/SCRUM teams and methodologies.