Shize Liu
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Full-stack developer with one year at Haneco Lighting, Australia, delivering customer-facing smart lighting web solutions. Proficient in WordPress, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (React), Node.js, Python, Adobe XD, and MySQL. Builds responsive, SEO-optimized interfaces, implements robust REST APIs, and drives performance tuning through comprehensive testing. Known for strong problem-solving and clear communication, that consistently elevate user experience and team efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Haneco Lighting Australia
Adelaide, SA
02.2024 - Current
- Developed a project management dashboard (React, Spring Boot, MySQL) that centralized room configuration data for smart lighting projects.
- Automated data import by validating and converting Excel uploads to JSON, reducing manual setup time by 60%.
- Delivered a one-click configuration wizard that halved on-site installation effort and boosted operational efficiency.
- Implemented role-based access control, enhancing security and admin flexibility.
- Validated APIs with Postman, and executed load tests in JMeter, catching regressions early, and ensuring stable releases.
- Redesigned UI flows in Figma and Adobe XD, lifting user engagement and task completion rates.
- Refactored legacy WordPress sites, optimizing images, caching, and code to raise Lighthouse scores and cut page-load times.
IT Support
Abbey College Australia
Adelaide, SA
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Executed network diagnostics and troubleshooting, resolving connectivity and performance issues efficiently.
- Provided proactive IT support, addressing hardware, software, and user-access issues to minimize downtime.
- Developed automation solutions to streamline repetitive tasks and enhance system efficiency.
- Conducted thorough problem-solving for complex technical challenges, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
Web Developer
Syntheia
Adelaide, SA
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Optimized responsive web application interfaces with React and Material UI, enhancing user experience.
- Executed comprehensive manual testing for end-to-end validation of web applications and legal drafting software.
- Researched recent machine learning advancements, delivering insights to aid developers in algorithm integration.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to promptly resolve technical issues and ensure seamless deployments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA12-2023
Skills
- Core Web: WordPress, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, JavaScript
- Frameworks: React, Vuejs
- Back-end: Nodejs, Expressjs, Java (Spring Boot), RESTful API design
- Databases: MySQL, MongoDB
- Tools and workflow: Git, Adobe XD, Figma, Confluence, Jira
- Soft skills: problem-solving, clear communication, organizational planning
Timeline
IT Support
Abbey College Australia
05.2024 - 07.2024
Software Engineer
Haneco Lighting Australia
02.2024 - Current
Web Developer
Syntheia
12.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Adelaide