Shaun Alexander

Shaun Alexander

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  • About me

    Software Developer at Forsyth Barr

  • Education

    • Massey University

      2018 - 2020
      Bachelor of Information Science Computer Science A+ Average, GPA (NZ) 8.7

      Activities and Societies: Monday Midday Mindfullness, Thursdays in Black

  • Experience

    • Yachting Developments

      Jan 2006 - May 2012

      Yachting Developments is a super yacht manufacturing company, specialising in the construction of large composite one off custom luxury sailing craft. My role as an in house designer was to interpret the naval architect and interior designers drawings into build-able drawings for the boatbuilders, cabinet makers etc. Also in my role I liaised with client reps, suppliers, project managers and the factory floor in order to develop concepts into detailed drawings and to help with the timing and logistics involved in getting any job done on time.Various tasks: DesignProject Co-ordinationCADData Management Show less

      • Designer

        Mar 2010 - May 2012
      • Boat Builder

        Jan 2006 - Feb 2010
    • Shemara Refit LLP

      Sept 2012 - Apr 2014
      Design Engineer

      MY Shemara Refit LLP was a company set up to handle the refit of the classic luxury super yacht MY Shemara originally built in 1938. My role as an in house designer was to provide design solutions for various tasks from structural and functional requirements to aesthetics and styling. I was responsible for ensuring the tasks that I had been involved in were up to the standard required by structural engineers, classification society's, exterior/interior stylists and that they could go into production without any issue. I have worked in structural draughting but was mainly tasked with the interior/exterior detailing. Show less

    • M/Y Shemara

      Feb 2014 - Jul 2015
      Deckhand & AV/IT Officer

      MY Shemara is a 65 meter classic luxury super yacht originally built in 1938. I was involved as a crew member since before her relaunch after going through an extensive refit. I have been functioning as a deckhand but also have had a major boatbuilding role in applying the 'finishing touches’. I also assumed the role as AV/IT officer on board as the most knowledgable about computers on board, this inspired me to follow on with some technical courses.

    • Sierra Alpha Innovations Ltd. (SAIL)

      Jul 2015 - now

      Working on open-source software for personal use. Finished studying a Bachelor of Information Science in Computer Science at Massey University. www.sierraalpha.co.nz Specialising in maritime design and CAD work but open to any design or project management tasks. Get in touch today if you think I can help you out.

      • Software Developer

        Nov 2020 - now
      • Software Developer

        Feb 2018 - Nov 2020
      • Design Engineer

        Jul 2015 - Jan 2019
    • Kakapo Technologies Ltd and Kakapo Research and Development Ltd

      Dec 2019 - Apr 2023
      Software Developer

      Consulting to Financial Institutions

    • RIPA Global

      Apr 2023 - Aug 2024
      Software Developer

      Maintaining and building out features, Full stack and back end development.

    • Forsyth Barr Limited

      Aug 2024 - now
      Senior Platform Engineer

      Forsyth Barr is a fully staff and NZ-owned NZX firm providing a full range of investment and wealth management services including portfolio management, investment advice, sharebroking, research, investment banking, cash management, investment funds and KiwiSaver. Founded in 1936, Forsyth Barr has offices across New Zealand, visit forsythbarr.co.nz/about for more information.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • RYA VHF Short Range Certificate

      RYA & MCA
      Mar 2014
    • National Certificate - Boatbuilding (Composite) Level 4

      New Zealand Qualification Authority
      Apr 2010
    • Commercially Endorsed RYA/MCA Powerboat Level 2

      RYA & MCA
      Jan 2014
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching

      Cisco
      Apr 2016
    • Fundamentals For Marine VSAT Operators

      Global VSAT Forum (GVF)
      Sept 2015
    • STCW '95s with Manilla 2010 Amendments

      Warsash Maritime Academy
      Oct 2013
    • Operating the Sea Tel Model '09 Series Marine VSAT

      Global VSAT Forum (GVF)
      Sept 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Shaun Alexander
      Rotary Youth Leadership Award Rotary New Zealand and The NZ Marine Industry Training Organisation Dec 2010 Rotary Youth Leadership Award as an outstanding apprentice in the NZ marine industry.
    • Awarded to Shaun Alexander
      Yachting Developments Certificate Of Achievement Yachting Developments Dec 2009 Certifying that I successfully completed a 9,000 hour NZ Yachting Developments Ltd Apprenticeship Training Programme and achieved a practical competence in 'Composite Boat Building' Desired in the construction of International Class Super Yachts
    • Awarded to Shaun Alexander
      Head Boy of Long Bay College - 2005
    • Awarded to Shaun Alexander
      Young Designer of the Year - Finalist in Out Door Design NZ Young Designer of the Year Awards 2002
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Penguin Monitor

      Issued by Places For Penguins on Aug 2022
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    • All Rounder

      Issued by Manawa Karioi on Mar 2020
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    • Member

      Issued by Auckland City Rotaract on Aug 2011
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    • Member

      Issued by Portsmouth City Rotaract on Feb 2013
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