Sichen Meng
Queensland
Summary
Experienced full-stack developer and solutions architect with over 8 years of experience designing and delivering scalable SaaS platforms and integration systems. Proficient in PHP (Laravel), GraphQL/RESTful API design, and AWS serverless infrastructure. Demonstrated expertise in system architecture, DevOps automation, and secure API integration with third-party financial services.
Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing full project lifecycles—from strategic planning and technical design to implementation and delivery. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, technical documentation, and driving collaboration between business and engineering teams. Passionate about building robust, future-proof systems that prioritize security, scalability, and business alignment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD (Part Time)
Queensland University of Technology
07.2024 - Current
- Conducting research on livestream commerce, analyzing how streamer behavior and emotional expression affect real-time product sales.
- Developed a Python-based video analytics pipeline with real-time chat processing and emotion detection (OpenCV, DeepFace).
- Designed and deployed a web-based platform (Livestream Emotion) using Flask and Docker to visualize emotional dynamics.
- Applied regression models (OLS, TSLS) to quantify the impact of emotion variance and audience engagement on sales performance.
- Led end-to-end research, including system design, modeling, and collaboration with teams across e-commerce, media, and AI.
System Architect
Starfish Commune
11.2020 - 06.2024
- Architected and deployed a TikTok influencer management system with Laravel, GraphQL, and AWS Lambda, integrating third-party services via RESTful APIs.
- Integrated Stripe, PayPal, Xero, and Afterpay APIs to automate billing, reconciliation, and split payments using secure OAuth2 endpoints.
- Led migration to AWS serverless (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB), reducing ops overhead by 30%.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions (PHPUnit, PHPStan, SAM CLI, AWS CLI).
- Collaborated with teams across APAC/US to deliver integration strategies and technical documentation.
- Performed regular system audits to detect and resolve security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations early.
CTO
Fashion Tech
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Defined and executed the technical vision for a high-traffic fashion e-commerce platform, leading architecture decisions and API strategies to support rapid scale and partner integrations.
- Spearheaded the migration to a Laravel-based microservices architecture, enabling modular development, improved fault tolerance, and independent service scaling.
- Introduced event-driven patterns using Laravel Queues + Redis to asynchronously process financial transactions, payment events, and inventory updates across systems.
- Established security and performance standards for RESTful APIs, including JWT-based authentication, rate-limiting, and HMAC signature validation for external access.
- Built and enforced CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions to standardize automated testing (PHPUnit), code quality checks (PHPStan), and serverless-ready deployment workflows.
- Authored internal integration standards, OpenAPI specifications, and developer onboarding documentation to streamline third-party vendor and cross-team collaboration.
PHP Developer
Rehulu
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Built a web-based analytics tool using PHP and Python, providing competitive intelligence for mobile apps.
- Delivered keyword insights, traffic charts, and review analysis with custom APIs and visual dashboards.
- Optimised backend APIs for 500+ enterprise users and led integration with external ad networks and app stores.
Education
GSB Course -
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
01.2016
MASTER - Computer Science and Theory
PEKING UNIVERSITY
01.2015
BACHELOR - Computer Science
BEIJING UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
01.2011
Skills
- PHP (Laravel)
- Python
- React
- GraphQL
- RESTful API
- AWS Lambda
- API Gateway
- SNS
- DynamoDB
- S3
- OAuth2
- API Security
- CI/CD
- GitHub Actions
- Microservice architecture
- Serverless computing
- Docker
- Video Analysis
Timeline
PhD (Part Time)
Queensland University of Technology
07.2024 - Current
System Architect
Starfish Commune
11.2020 - 06.2024
CTO
Fashion Tech
06.2018 - 06.2020
PHP Developer
Rehulu
04.2016 - 06.2018
MASTER - Computer Science and Theory
PEKING UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR - Computer Science
BEIJING UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
GSB Course -
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
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