Alex Chang

Head Bartender

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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About me
Cyber and IT Operations Manager | Leading secure, efficient, and resilient IT strategies
Education
- Durban High School
  2008 - 2010
  National Senior Certificate NSC
  Distinctions in Mathematics, English, Physical Science, Life Orientation & Life SciencesFirst Team HockeyFirst Team Bodyboarding (Full Colours for representing KZN at SA Champs)FootballRugby
- Saint Charles College
  2007 - 2008
  Cambridge Igcse IGCSE
  Sporting highlightsCricketRugbySoccer Hockey
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
  2012 - 2015
  Bachelor of Business Science Finance
  Activities and Societies: Executive Committee of UKZN Finance Society Awarded the National Research Foundation Scholarship, 2015Winner of P&G Finance Case Study 2014Mentor for JSE schools investment challengeNominated by UKZN students as one of 40 students across 5 campuses for "inspiring greatness" by my involvement in societies and other extramural activities in my field of study.
Experience
- Taco Zulu
  Aug 2011 - Jan 2016
  Head Bartender
  Responsible for training and maintaining bar staff at a busy cocktail bar & restaurant.Responsible for handling cash at shift end
- Johannesburg Stock Exchange
  Mar 2015 - Aug 2015
  Student Mentor
  Selected as one of 10 UKZN Finance students to train and mentor secondary school students of various ages as they competed in the JSE Investment Challenge
- Rand Merchant Bank
  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
  Winterschool Intern
  Selected as 1 of 50 interns out of 2000 applicants for RMB winter internshipReferee: Tracey AshingtonHead of Young Talent AquisitionTracey.ashington@rmb.co.za
- Wellspring International Bilingual School
  Jun 2017 - Jun 2020
  Mathematics Teacher
- Freelance
  Nov 2019 - Jan 2021
  Frontend Developer
  Built marketing websites and a fully functioning eCommerce store, utilising HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, and ReactJS.Gained hands-on experience in frontend development, focusing on creating user-friendly and responsive web solutions.
- Little Canada Language School
  Feb 2020 - Jun 2022
  Software Programming Instructor
- Rampant Digital
  Jul 2020 - Jun 2022
  Frontend Developer
  Advanced from junior to lead developer, driving the development of complex, responsive web applications.Specialized in ReactJS, NextJS, and other open-source technologies to create high-performance, scalable, and user-friendly frontend solutions.Led key frontend projects, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance across multiple platforms.
- Applicable Limited
  Jun 2022 - Dec 2024
  Project Lead Developer
  • Led multiple key projects, including a mobile application for a financial asset management company, a custom case management workflow platform for a legal firm, a ReactJS and TypeScript API generator, and the Beyond business strategy platform.• Played a critical role in UI design, prototyping, architectural design, and overseeing development teams across various stages, from consultancy to continuous development.• Conducted code reviews, facilitated internal training, and mentored junior developers.• Drove innovation by integrating cutting-edge technologies, including a fully integrated OpenAI chatbot, enhancing product offerings and operational efficiency. Show less
- Hypercode
  Aug 2023 - now
  Co-Founder, Senior Developer
- Beyond
  Dec 2024 - now
  Product Owner
- JamCyber.com
  Dec 2024 - now
  Information Technology Operations Manager
Licenses & Certifications
- Google Analytics for Beginners
  Google Digital Academy (Skillshop)
  Jul 2021
- Responsive Web Design
  W3Schools.com
  Sept 2019
  View certificate
- M001:MongoDB Basics
  MongoDB
  Jul 2021
  View certificate