Ashwin Thakur
Senior Software Developer with over 20 years of experience, specializing in React, Angular, Ruby, .NET and Java Spring. Skilled in modern frontend frameworks, backend services, cloud technologies and rapid prototyping of user-focused web and mobile applications.Projects
Propsrs Vehicle Mapping Application
Led architectural design and development of Prospr's cutting-edge mapping interface for autonomous agricultural vehicles. The solution transformed intricate spray planning into an intuitive operator experience.
- Next.js
- Docker
- Geospatial
Shift72 SVOD Platform
Implemented subscription-based video on demand (SVOD) model with Stripe integration, enabling monthly subscription billing and automated cancellation workflows.
- Ruby
- React
- Go
- AngularJS
- Stripe
Protrack™ Farm Automation
Enhanced core farm automation system by implementing new features through Agile methodologies including iteration planning and PI planning.
- .NET
- Angular
- Azure DevOps
- Agile
LIC Pasture Satellite Integration
Developed an auditing tool for internal staff to validate pasture reports for external customers. Integrated with external parties through APIs for comprehensive data validation.
- APIs
- Web Development
- Data Validation
Grazing Planning Mobile App
Built a progressive web application to help farmers manage their paddocks on mobile devices, integrating with LIC's core feed management system (MINDA Land & Feed).
- PWA
- Mobile Development
- JavaScript
Experience
Senior Software Developer
Cucumber Ltd
Lead developer for Prospr's autonomous vehicle mapping system, creating interfaces with custom mapping tools that simplified complex agricultural processes. Backend development for Plant & Food Research using Spring boot and Jetpack compose for mobile development in an agile environment.
Oct 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years)Senior Software Developer
Shift72 Ltd
Jan 2020 - Aug 2022 (2.5 years)Software Developer
Livestock Improvement Automation
Jan 2019 - Nov 2019 (1 year)Rapid Prototyping Developer
Livestock Improvement (LIC)
Jan 2013 - Dec 2019 (7 years)Web Developer
1-day/Torpedo 7
Apr 2012 - Nov 2012 (0.5 years)IT Programmer
Hill Laboratories
Jan 2004 - Nov 2012 (8.5 years)Technical Support Person
Hoare Research Software
Jan 2002 - Dec 2002 (1 year)Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Waikato University
Major in Software Engineering.
Graduated 2002 (4 years)Skills
- React
- Angular
- VueJS
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React Native
- Ionic Framework
- Java Spring Boot
- .NET
- Ruby
- Go
- AWS
- Docker
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- Azure DevOps
- Git
- Delphi
Contact me
Please contact me directly at ashwin@thakur.co.nz or through this form.