Ed Chan
Full Stack Developer proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, Node.js, MongoDB, and SQL with a strong interest in Web3. Academic background in Physics and Astronomy, teaching in a previous life. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Technologies
Experience
Frontend Product Engineer
Marla Blue
Contracted frontend engineer on a startup project using AI and satellite data for visibility forecasts. Responsible for setting up the entire frontend, including both a website and iOS/Android apps. Both apps are available on their respective stores.
Full Stack Engineer
Planes Agency
Worked on development and launch of projects including SkinRocks, Slerp, Trilogy Jewellers, and Showpiece. Primarily focused on frontend development. Collaborated with Product Managers and Designers for timely delivery. Implemented UI/UX, optimized performance, improved accessibility, and conducted testing. Assisted with SEO and marketing for select projects.
Frontend Engineer
TokenTraxx
Contracted through Planes Agency. Mentored junior developers and shared expertise in Web3. Represented both Planes and TokenTraxx at Web3 conferences. Assisted designers and developers in getting familiar with Web3 technologies.
Freelance Developer
Self-Employed
Worked on projects like Tiny Home Hub and Coachable. Developed websites and assisted with SEO.
Education
MSci Planetary Geology (Geophysics)
University College London
Dissertation Title: "Ab Initio Simulations based on Density Functional Theory of Ice IX & Ice XV" Technologies used included VASP, ArcGIS, MATLAB, Gnuplot.
Coding Bootcamp
Codeworks London
Decided to do a coding bootcamp and switch careers after the start of the COVID pandemic. Bootcamp focussed on the MERN stack and had both individual and group projects
CELTA (Teaching Diploma)
International Training Institute - Istanbul
Hydrogeology
University of Waterloo, Canada
Year aboroad exchange - specialised in Hydrology and used software such as Matlab to map out groundwater