benxgao.com | Ben Gao

Hello, I am Ben, a web developer based in Auckland, New Zealand.

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

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

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.