Hi, I'm aka
I help businesses turn complex ideas into high-performing, user-friendly digital solutions—so you can focus on growth instead of tech headaches.
About Me
My Background
Hey there! I'm a senior full-stack developer with 7+ years of experience delivering high-impact solutions for multi-national startups. I'm originally from Taipei (that's the beautiful city in the photo!), but I've been living in New Zealand where I've collaborated with diverse teams across multiple time zones. My journey between these cultures has enhanced my ability to communicate effectively and adapt to different business environments.
My expertise includes AI-powered solutions (intelligent data classification and content generation), intuitive user interfaces that delight customers, and responsive web applications that work flawlessly across all devices with optimized mobile experiences.
I've developed high-performance backend systems, designed and implemented cloud infrastructure that scales automatically with demand, and built containerized applications for consistent deployment across environments.
I thrive in collaborative environments and have a proven track record of translating complex business requirements into elegant technical solutions. Let's connect to discuss how my skills can help bring your vision to life!
Education & Experience
I've been fortunate to study at Auckland University of Technology (Postgraduate Certificate in Computer & Information Sciences) and Wellington Technology Institute (Graduate Diploma in IT), along with my Bachelor of Engineering background. I've had a blast working with amazing teams at Octopus Energy, Sharesies, GenerateZero, and Taggun. One of my proudest achievements was helping The Good Registry raise over $500,000 NZD for charities through automated processes I developed.
My Approach
I'm all about creating tech that makes life better and easier for people. I get excited about AI-driven software solutions, crafting elegant RESTful & GraphQL APIs, and integrating machine learning models that actually solve real problems. I'm a firm believer in clean code that other developers will thank you for later! I love both teaching others what I know and continuously learning new technologies - the tech world never stands still, and neither do I!
What People Say
"Hank is hard-working, enthusiastic and has grown into a proficient and dependable member of the Sharesies technical team. His determination, communication and drive to learn make him a capable developer who can confidently pick up and solve unfamiliar tasks."
Richard Clark
Technical Director, Sharesies
"Hank volunteered to help our social giving platform, The Good Registry, to solve a problem we had with issuing gift cards in bulk from our e-commerce platform. He provided a perfect solution for us and did it with great professionalism, skill and passion."
Christine Langdon
Founder, The Good Registry