Ricky Poon
Altrincham
Summary
Adept at spearheading projects to successful completion, I leveraged technical leadership and problem-solving abilities at VTech Telecommunications Ltd to enhance software scalability and integration. My expertise in software development and adaptability resulted in cutting-edge solutions, significantly improving project outcomes and operational efficiency.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Manager /Consultant Software Engineer
VTech Telecommunications Ltd
05.2008 - 08.2024
- Maintained strong partnerships with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of resources and support, leading to successful project completions.
- Effectively managed project risks by identifying potential issues early on and developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Championed adoption of cutting-edge technologies, keeping company offerings competitive within rapidly evolving markets.
- Established best practices for coding standards, improving consistency across the entire development team''s output.
- Provided expert guidance on software architecture decisions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term technical strategy.
- Ensured seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems through effective API design and implementation strategies.
- Reduced production costs with strategic vendor management and negotiation of contracts.
- Optimized software applications for scalability, addressing the needs of a growing user base.
- Managed software versioning using Git, ensuring smooth collaboration among team members during development cycles.
- Answered client questions via phone and email to quickly resolve issues and improve service.
- Resolved issues immediately ensuring project deliverables were not negatively impacted.
- Supervised work of programmers, designers and technicians, assigned tasks and monitored performance against targets.
- Tested functional compliance of company products.
- Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend.
- Designed and implemented scalable applications for data extraction and analysis.
- Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
- Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
- Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
- Integrated third-party APIs into existing systems for seamless data exchange between platforms.
Consultant Software Engineer
SunCorp Communications Limited
08.2006 - 08.2008
- Championed adoption of new technologies and tools within the team, resulting in improved development efficiency and increased innovation.
- Increased team productivity through regular code reviews, constructive feedback, and mentorship of junior developers.
- Mitigated risks associated with software projects by proactively identifying potential challenges and developing contingency plans to address them.
- Delivered technical presentations at industry conferences, showcasing expertise in specific programming languages or technologies used in projects completed.
- Maintained up-to-date industry knowledge through ongoing professional development, ensuring implementation of best practices in all projects undertaken.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Chief Software Engineer
Giant Electronics Ltd
05.2005 - 08.2006
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular training sessions and workshops focused on professional development topics relevant to the engineering team''s work scope.
- Optimized existing codebases, reducing load times and improving overall system stability.
- Enhanced user experience with innovative features and intuitive interface designs.
- Provided technical expertise during critical decision-making moments in project lifecycles, ensuring an optimal balance between technical feasibility and business requirements.
Software Engineer
VTech Telecommunications Ltd
08.2001 - 05.2005
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance.
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
Education
Master of Science - Electronic Engineering
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong06-2000
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Electronics Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science And Technology
Hong Kong06-1997
Skills
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Requirements analysis
- Problem-solving abilities
- Self motivation
- Software development
- Project implementation
- Resource scheduling
- Software testing
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Software Manager /Consultant Software Engineer
VTech Telecommunications Ltd
05.2008 - 08.2024
Consultant Software Engineer
SunCorp Communications Limited
08.2006 - 08.2008
Chief Software Engineer
Giant Electronics Ltd
05.2005 - 08.2006
Software Engineer
VTech Telecommunications Ltd
08.2001 - 05.2005
Master of Science - Electronic Engineering
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Electronics Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science And Technology
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