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VIOLET
CHEN

CS graduate from University of Auckland building real products for real people — fast, polished, and production-ready.

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01 — About

Building things that matter.

I'm a Computer Science and Information Technology Management graduate from the University of Auckland, currently volunteering as a Junior Developer where I build full-stack web applications for university clubs and communities.

I'm passionate about shipping products that are used by real people — not just prototypes. I care deeply about clean code, great UX, and getting things done right the first time.

Based in Auckland, NZ • Open to full-time & contract roles

Fast Learning
Leadership
Adaptability
Time Management
Attention to Detail
UoACS + ITM
Graduate 2025
02 — Experience

Where I've worked.

Building real things, solving real problems.

Current

Apr 2025 – Present

Junior Developer

University of Auckland

  • ▸Build full-stack web applications for UoA clubs using Next.js, TypeScript, React, and Tailwind CSS.
  • ▸Implement backend systems including authentication, databases, and CMS with Prisma, Supabase, MongoDB, and Payload CMS.
Next.jsTypeScriptReactTailwindPrismaSupabaseMongoDBPayload CMS

Feb 2026 – Apr 2026

Data Administrator

University of Auckland

  • ▸Processed and maintained employee records across Workday and SmartRecruiters platforms.
  • ▸Ensured data accuracy, compliance, and adherence to right-to-work regulations.
WorkdaySmartRecruitersData ManagementCompliance
03 — Projects

Things I've built.

Real products, shipped and used by real people.

auec.club
Auckland University Esports Club

Auckland University Esports Club

Auckland University Esports Club is a full-stack club platform built for one of New Zealand's largest university esports communities. The website allows users to browse upcoming events and manage registrations, while also handling merchandise sales. Members can sign up, log in, and stay up to date with the club.

Next.jsTypeScriptPrismaSupabaseAuthPayments
colab.exchange
CoLab

CoLab

CoLab is a collaborative platform designed for New Zealand institutions' Chemistry Departments. It aims to prevent wastes of expired reagents and promote sustainable practices in chemistry labs. It provides a space for students and educators to share chemical products. Users can create profiles, upload products with detailed information, and explore contributions from others.

Next.jsTSOAFirebaseFull-Stack
rainbowengineering.wdcc.co.nz
Rainbow Engineering

Rainbow Engineering

Rainbow Engineering is an information website made for the club Rainbow Engineering at the University of Auckland. Managed and built through the Web Development and Consulting Club. The website provides a platform for the club to manage registrations and share information about the events. It supports users to sign up for events from a Google Form and clients to edit website content through Payload CMS.

Next.jsPayload CMSMongoDBFull-Stack
Hackathon Projects

PartScanner

Partly × WDCC Hackathon · Jul 2025

PartScanner is a vehicle assessment tool built with Tkinter for vehicle part identification. It allows users to select parts of the vehicle from different angles and those data are sent to a backend server provided by Partly for analysis. The tool then provides feedback on the condition of the parts, helping users to identify potential issues.

PythonTkinter

SpacePlates

SESA × WDCC Hackathon · Apr 2024

SpacePlates is a vanilla based food delivery platform to help aliens across different planets under the 2024 SESA x WDCC Hackathon theme 'Escape from Earth'. It contains a Tinder like swiping system for users to select their preferred food options, for aliens to find their ideal food quickly, including ordering and payment system.

HTML / CSSJavaScript
04 — Skills

What I work with.

A snapshot of my technical and professional toolkit.

05 — Contact

Let's work together.

Whether you're looking for a developer, want to collaborate on a project, or just want to say hi — my inbox is always open.

Designed & built by Violet Chenv2 · 2026