I'm Russell Briggs, a dedicated Full-stack Software Engineer with 20+ years of experience.

I specialise in crafting robust software applications utilising modern frameworks and tools,
and I very much enjoy closely collaborating with clients and skilled development teams.

Key Areas of expertise

Full-stack Web and Mobile Application Development
CRM & ERP System Development, Implementation and Support
Business Process Analysis & System Design
Automated testing & Continuous Integration
Modern Languages including Python, TypeScript and Kotlin
Modern Frameworks including Odoo, React, NodeJS and Spring
Databases, Business Intelligence & Advanced SQL
GraphQL & REST APIs

How could I help with your project?

Create new web and mobile applications using modern languages & tools
Help you quickly implement new business systems using the Odoo framework
Streamline your development cycle through simplified Development, Test & Deployment processes
Assist you with requirements analysis and system design
Guide your team in the selection of appropriate technologies for your project
Coach and mentor your team in software development & QA best-practice

Personal Qualities

Self-starter, Organised and Diligent
Good communicator - I enjoy talking with end-users just as much as software devs :)
Efficient, logical approach to problem solving
I always enjoy exploring new tools and techniques

Current & Past Projects

Recycly for ITAD - recyc.ly

Recycly is a web-based ERP designed specifically for IT Asset Disposal companies. The framework and core of the product makes it suitable for use with any organisation that audits and re-sells individual items of equipment.

Technologies:

Python / Odoo Framework
Automated Testing using pyunit and playwright
TypeScript & OWL (a React-like front-end library)
Visual Studio Code & Docker for development
Continuous Integration with GitHub Actions to AWS

Junari ALC Management System (JAMS) - Info

I worked with the Junari development team to build a full-featured membership management system and web portal solution for UK Associations of Local Councils (ALCs).

Technologies:

Python / Odoo Framework
TypeScript & OWL (a React-like front-end library)
PostgreSQL
Visual Studio Code & Docker for development

Land Information New Zealand - Landonline Rebuild

I was the first consultant hired to help build up the development capability within LINZ for the Landonline rebuild project. I was responsible for recommending and implementing development best practises and helping to grow the team.

Technologies:

Kotlin/Java and Spring Framework
PostgreSQL with PostGIS
IntelliJ and DataGrip
Jenkins CI + Docker on AWS

BuildSpider - buildspider.co.nz

I was contracted to build a number of new features to this construction project administration application, including a new Consultants feature, and enhancements to the communication functions.

Technologies:

ReactJS Web Front-end with a NodeJS Backend
GraphQL API
JavaScript ES6 with Babel
PostgreSQL with Row-level security enabled

1Place Compliance Manager - 1placeonline.com

I was tasked to rebuild an ageing jQuery Mobile app using modern cross-platorm technologies for Android, iOS and Windows UWP

Technologies:

ReactJS with Material-UI Components
Typescript 2.9 + Jest
Cordova + Native plugins for Camera and Storage
Offline-first capability using IndexedDB
Continuous Integration using Jenkins

Xero Developer Portal - developer.xero.com

My team and I built a new full-stack JavaScript / Typescript web application, to help Xero's API partners to build and manage their integrations more easily.

Technologies:

Typescript 2.6
React & Redux
HapiJS, Redis, Jest & Enzyme
Docker and TeamCity CI

Junari CRM+

I was the lead architect and developer on Junari’s new web-based CRM product. It was based on the OpenERP python framework (now "Odoo"), and we developed many easy-to-use modules and customisations for our small-business customers.

Technologies:

JavaScript Client (custom "QWeb" templating engine)
Python Back-end (OpenERP Server)
PostgreSQL database
Ubuntu Server on VMWare

MAPP Visual Planning Tool - www.themapp.com

My team at Junari also got to work on a number of other interesting projects. including a visual web-based drag-and-drop planning tool for business change.

Technologies:

JavaScript (jQuery) front-end
Python (Django) back end
PostgreSQL database

3DOn Augmented Reality App - YouTube (marketing video)

I was lucky enough to be involved in a project with a local 3D Graphics company to develop an early Augmented Reality app for iPhone, designed to help architects visualise their designs in-situ.

Technologies:

iPhone Development (Objective C)
Camera & OpenGL rendering
GPS, Compass & Accelerometers

(C) Russell Briggs 2023

Russell Briggs

Full-stack, Cross-platform Software Engineer

Key Areas of expertise

How could I help with your project?

Personal Qualities

Current & Past Projects

Recycly for ITAD - recyc.ly

Junari ALC Management System (JAMS) - Info

Land Information New Zealand - Landonline Rebuild

BuildSpider - buildspider.co.nz

1Place Compliance Manager - 1placeonline.com

Xero Developer Portal - developer.xero.com

Junari CRM+

MAPP Visual Planning Tool - www.themapp.com

3DOn Augmented Reality App - YouTube (marketing video)