Hi, I'm Owen 👨🏻‍💻
I am a Software Engineer that specializes in PHP, Laravel, Amazon Web Services, and ReactJS.
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About

Owen is a Brisbane-based Software Engineer specialising in distributed systems and cloud-native development. At Catalyst IT Australia, he builds and helps maintain large-scale enterprise and higher education platforms using AWS, React, TypeScript, PHP, Laravel, Docker, and PostgreSQL, supporting systems used by hundreds of thousands of users. Owen holds an Australian Government Defence security clearance.

Experience

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Catalyst IT

Oct 2025 - Present
PHP Developer
Used advanced technologies to manage hundreds of learning management systems for higher education institutions worldwide, clients included CQU, Latrobe, and Monash. My role also involved developing and maintaining specialized education web applications using Docker, React, PHP, Laravel, and PostgreSQL.
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Catalyst IT

Jul 2023 - Oct 2025
E-Learning Software Developer
Used advanced technologies to manage hundreds of learning management systems for higher education institutions worldwide, clients included CQU, Latrobe, and Monash. My role also involved developing and maintaining specialized education web applications using Docker, React, PHP, Laravel, and PostgreSQL.
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James Cook University

Jul 2021 - Jul 2023
Research Software Developer
I built and deployed a scientific LBSPR (Length-Based Spawning Potential Ratio) API for a research application. This integration involved programming with R, containerization with Docker, and deploying cloud-based infrastructure using Amazon Web Services (AWS). The solution enhanced the application's analytical capabilities, enabling more precise parameter estimations and efficient data processing for complex ecological and fisheries research.

Education

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James Cook University

2019 - 2023
Bachelor of Information Technology

Skills

Amazon Web Services
CSS
CI/CD
Cloud Security
Docker
Git
HTML
Java
JavaScript
Laravel
Linux
PHP
Python
React
SQL
System Design
Typescript
My Work

Check out my work

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.

Load Logistics

Developed a freight marketplace allowing carriers quote and bid for jobs.

ReactJS
Typescript
Amazon Web Services
Stripe
PHP
MySQL
Laravel
Git
Website

Vehicle Finder

Developed a mobile app to help users locate and track vehicles.

Android
Java
GPT
Git
Source

Rainfall Visualiser

Developed a data visualisation tool for exploring rainfall data trends.

Java
JavaFX
CSV
Git
Source

Rocket Maths

Developed an educational app that gamifies basic maths concepts using a rocket theme.

Android
Java
Git
Source

Tropical Trouble

Developed an immersive 3D game using C# and Unity.

C#
Unity
Procedural Generation
Game Development
Game of Life
Website

Enderpay

Developed a SaaS platform allowing merchants to sell digital goods.

Amazon Web Services
Stripe
PayPal
PHP
MySQL
Laravel
Git
Website
Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Just shoot me a message to my email address and I'll respond whenever I can.