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I'm Matthew Kwong

Frontend Dev & System DBA

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Hello again! I'm Matthew Kwong.

Dynamic and experienced Frontend Developer and System Database Administrator. Skilled in frontend development, database management, analytical thinking, and creative problem-solving. Adaptable team player with the ability to work independently and an eagerness to succeed.

Frontend

MUI

Next.js

React

React Hook Form

TypeScript

Zod

Zustand

React Query

React Router

Vue

Vuetify

Vuex

Pinia

Quasar

Database

MySQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Sybase ASE

Oracle Database

MongoDB

Backend

CASL

class-validator

Express

NestJS

Spring Boot

TypeORM

Content Management System

Contentful

Strapi

WordPress

DevOps

Delphix

GitHub Actions

Docker

Jenkins

Quality Assurance

Cypress

Machine Learning

scikit-learn

Mobile

React Native

NativeBase

React Navigation

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Experience

Oct 2022 - Present

Frontend Engineer

TecPal Ltd.

Implemented key features in Vue and React applications, including an authorization system, shopping list, customer review management system, and blog, enhancing the user experience and driving business growth.
Developed a personalized Strapi plugin that enables live content preview, resulting in a streamlined content creation and editing process and increased productivity.
Conducted a technical review and led proof-of-concept development for the migration of web applications from Vue to Astro and Next.js, paving the way for future adoption of these technologies.
Spearheaded the implementation of Turborepo, laying the groundwork for a successful transition and improving the efficiency of the development process.
Facilitated the migration of Vue applications from legacy WordPress APIs to modern RESTful APIs, ensuring a seamless transition.

Create React App

MUI

MySQL

Next.js

React

TinyMCE

TypeScript

Zustand

CASL

React Query

React Router

Strapi

Vue

Vuetify

Vuex

Pinia

Quasar

Turborepo

Docker

Jenkins

WordPress

May – Sep 2022

Programmer (Business and Administrative Systems)

EDPS Systems Limited · Hospital Authority

Secondment

Managed ha.org.hk and multiple intranet web applications, ensuring their smooth operation and meeting the needs of stakeholders.
Led the strategic planning and timely execution of a web application operating system and database migration within one week, delivering a seamless transition and minimizing disruption.

Microsoft SQL Server

ASP

jQuery UI

Aug 2021 – May 2022

Programmer (Database Management System)

EDPS Systems Limited · Hospital Authority

Secondment

Conducted a successful database knowledge-sharing session for more than 100 technical professionals, expanding team expertise and fostering collaboration.
Implemented and maintained a Bitrix24 site for managing training materials, guidelines, and documentation, providing a centralized and accessible platform for effective knowledge management and collaboration.
Architected and implemented a database health check system using React, Express, and MySQL, streamlining SRE processes and improving system reliability.
Supported more than 10 application teams on MySQL deployment and maintenance, ensuring optimal database performance and minimizing downtime.
Designed and developed a React, Express, and MySQL web application that provided visualization of database CPU utilization.
Conducted a proof-of-concept project on data virtualization using the Delphix DataOps platform, successfully supporting 3 types of databases and over 50 database instances and enhancing the team's capabilities in this area.

Knowledge-sharing session certificate of appreciation

Create React App

Delphix

MUI

MySQL

React

React Hook Form

Express

Microsoft SQL Server

React Router

Redux Toolkit

Sybase ASE

Oracle Database

Prism

OpenShift

Jul 2019 – Jul 2021

Junior Programmer (Database Management System)

EDPS Systems Limited · Hospital Authority

Secondment

Supported more than 3 application teams on MySQL deployment and maintenance, ensuring optimal database performance and minimizing downtime.
Maintained a database management web application, ensuring its smooth operation and availability to stakeholders.
Developed a time off application system using React, Express, and MySQL, providing an automated and streamlined solution for managing employee time off requests.
Designed and developed a Java-based application for efficiently changing database passwords, streamlining the process for multiple types of databases, and enhancing productivity and efficiency.
Conducted a proof-of-concept project on data virtualization using the Delphix DataOps platform, successfully supporting 2 types of databases and over 30 database instances and enhancing the team's capabilities in this area.

Delphix

MUI

MySQL

React

Express

React Router

Redux Toolkit

Sybase ASE

Jun – Aug 2018

Summer Internship (Software Development)

Versitech Limited

Collaborated with software engineers to design and implement a comprehensive test suite for the E-Form Filler, ensuring the quality and reliability of the software.
Designed and developed an installer for the E-Form Filler using NSIS MUI2, streamlining the installation process and enhancing the user experience.
Led the revamp of a legacy MPF mobile app, replacing Cordova with React Native to improve performance and user engagement, and delivering a modern and responsive mobile application.

React Native

MobX

NativeBase

NSIS MUI2

React Navigation

Jul – Sep 2017

Student Research Assistant

School of Public Health, HKU

Designed and programmed a JavaFX application for executing complex data analyses, providing a user-friendly and efficient tool for processing large datasets and generating insights.

Reference letter of student RA

JavaFX

ControlsFX

Jan – Apr 2017

Teaching Assistant

Faculty of Engineering, HKU

Conducted tutorial sessions for a C++ programming course, delivering clear and effective instruction to a class of over 20 students and fostering their learning and understanding of the subject matter.