Thomas Iwainski — Senior Software EngineerAvailable for new opportunities

Thomas Iwainski

Senior Software Engineer

I'm a passionate Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in building scalable, high-performance desktop and web applications. My expertise lies in C# and .NET as well as the JavaScript ecosystem, particularly with React, Next.js, and Node.js. I thrive in collaborative environments and am always eager to tackle complex challenges and learn new technologies.

Sydney, Australia
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Career & Education

My professional journey and academic background.

04/2023 - Present

3 years

SSW

Senior Software Engineer

Tech Lead & Scrum Master leading .NET 4.5→.NET 8 migration and scaling development teams from 2 to 5+ members. Served as Scrum Master across multiple teams (SSW TV, FirebootCamp) while leading FirebootCamp training program. Developed commercial AI product YakShaver.ai for video transcription, intent analysis, and automated task execution.

03/2021 - 03/2023

2 years

4Mation

Full-Stack Senior Software Engineer

Full-Stack Senior Engineer leading migration of legacy systems to modern serverless architectures. Built and maintained complex web applications using TypeScript, AngularJS, Next.js, Node.js, and Express.js. Mentored junior developers and delivered high-quality solutions that consistently exceeded client expectations in Agile environments.

08/2014 - 03/2021

7 years

Warburn Estate

Software Engineer

Software Engineer spearheading winery's complete digital transformation through process automation and data digitization. Developed custom software solutions integrating machine data into reporting systems for data-driven decision-making. Built solutions using .NET Framework, C#, JavaScript, and MsSQL to significantly improve operational efficiency and productivity.

06/2010 - 08/2014

4 years

Veritech

Website Manager & IT Consultant

Website Manager & IT Consultant managing portfolio of 30+ Joomla and CMS-based websites with hosting, maintenance, and security oversight. Provided comprehensive IT consulting services advising clients on software development, IT infrastructure, and system optimization. Performed sysadmin tasks and network engineering including server management, configuration, troubleshooting, and network design.

06/2006 - 04/2009

3 years

Business//Acts

Junior Software Developer

Junior Software Developer maintaining and enhancing SuperOffice CRM modules to improve system efficiency. Developed custom plugins, integrations, and tailored solutions addressing client pain points and bottlenecks. Collaborated with senior developers to deliver high-quality code and streamline client processes.

03/2004 - 03/2007

3 years

Rheinische Akademie Köln

Informationstechnischer Assistent

3-year state-certified program in Information Technology covering programming, system administration, network management, and database systems. Earned Fachhochschulreife (advanced technical college entrance qualification) with hands-on experience in robotics, game development, CAD/3D printing, and app development.

Featured Projects

A selection of projects I've worked on.

Care ConnectPrivate
Care Connect

Platform connecting care seekers with house, pet, and childcare providers via listings, applications, matching, and reviews

Next.jsTypeScriptDrizzle ORMSQLiteGenkit AIFirebaseTailwind CSSCaregivingMatching
Prayer WallPrivate
Prayer Wall

AI-powered prayer wall where users generate heartfelt prayers via Google Gemini, share them globally, and listen to AI voice-overs backed by Upstash Redis and Vercel Blob

Next.jsReactGoogle GenkitUpstash RedisVercel BlobTailwind CSSRadix UIPrayerCommunityAI
Pantry Chef AIPrivate
Pantry Chef AI

AI-powered cooking assistant that generates recipes from available ingredients with dietary and time filters

Next.jsTypeScriptGenkitGoogle AIPrismaTailwind CSSRadix UIAICooking
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