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Lachlan Connell

Tusmore,SA

Summary

A motivated and skilled software engineer with a diverse background, including management roles in hospitality and international travel that fostered adaptability and interpersonal skills. After completing a coding bootcamp, developed foundational skills in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, and Node. Currently working as a front-end software engineer at Aligent, with professional expertise in React, JavaScript, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML, CSS & GraphQL, with a particular focus on responsive design and accessibility—key factors in E-commerce. Demonstrates strong communication skills and a proven ability to understand and meet client needs. Enthusiastic about the role and culture at Aligent, but seeks a new opportunity for further growth and challenge

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Front-End Software Engineer

Aligent
07.2022 - Current
  • Skilled in React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, GraphQL, Jest, React Testing Library, and Storybook 8
  • Quickly advanced within the company, taking on complex tasks independently
  • Communicate directly with clients and project managers to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions
  • Proficient at diagnosing bugs, identifying root causes, and implementing reliable fixes
  • Mentor for entry-level developers, supporting them through onboarding and skill development
  • Solely partnered with the principal front-end engineer to define architecture and tooling for the company's new E-commerce boilerplate, built from the ground up. Throughout this process independently designed and implemented a standard ECommerceProvider interface, creating middleware-like back-end providers for Adobe and BigCommerce. This enabled core front-end components to handle data uniformly across different back-ends, ensuring consistent data flow and simplifying client integration regardless of the chosen back-end platform

Teachers Assistant

Edx
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided guidance and answered student questions on assignments and homework
  • Assisted students with deployment challenges, ensuring successful project launches
  • Supported students in debugging code and overcoming technical obstacles
  • Evaluated and marked major student projects, offering constructive and actionable feedback

Education

Coding Bootcamp -

University of Adelaide
Remote
05.2022

Petroleum Engineering -

University of Adelaide
Adelaide
01.2013

High School -

Glenunga International High School
12.2012

Skills

  • React
  • Nextjs
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Typescript
  • GraphQL
  • REST
  • Express
  • Node
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • Git
  • Github
  • Jira
  • Bitbucket
  • Confluence
  • Agile
  • Git
  • Github
  • Jira
  • Bitbucket
  • Confluence
  • Agile

Timeline

Teachers Assistant

Edx
03.2023 - 08.2023

Front-End Software Engineer

Aligent
07.2022 - Current

Coding Bootcamp -

University of Adelaide

Petroleum Engineering -

University of Adelaide

High School -

Glenunga International High School
Lachlan Connell