Ashwin Thakur
Senior Software Developer and AI Engineer with 20+ years' experience in React, Ruby, .NET, Java Spring and Python. Experienced in frontend frameworks, backend services, AI fundamentals and cloud services.
Projects
Recallo.dev
Recallo is an AI-powered knowledge companion that converts Markdown notes into a folder-based system, generates context-aware study questions and scores answers with feedback.
- AI
- RAG
- .NET
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
- 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
- Python
- AWS
- Docker
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- Azure DevOps
- Delphi
Contact me
Please contact me directly at ashwin@thakur.co.nz or through this form.