Ho Chee Meng
About Candidate
Seasoned Software Engineer & Technical Director with over 12 years of backend and full-stack
development experience, specializing in system integration, automation, and large-scale
backend architecture. Expert in designing scalable APIs, reconciliation systems, and crossdomain data pipelines that power core business operations.
Combines hands-on technical depth in Python, Java, and SQL with leadership experience in
architecting cloud-native solutions, automating manual processes, and improving operational
intelligence. Passionate about building efficient systems that connect complex workflows,
enhance visibility, and enable data-driven decision-making
Backend Engineering – Python, Java, C#, Node.js, .NET Core, REST APIs, FastAPI
System Architecture – MVC, SOA, microservices, distributed systems
Data & Reporting – SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL), reconciliation, forecasting, analytics
automation
Integration Engineering – API design, cross-system data pipelines, third-party integration
Automation & DevOps – Bash scripting, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
Cloud Infrastructure – AWS (ECS, Lambda, CloudWatch), GCP, Azure
OS & Deployment – Unix/Linux systems, Docker containerization, infrastructure as code
Frontend (Internal Tools) – HTML, CSS, React, lightweight dashboards for internal ops
visibility
Location
Education
Work & Experience
• Architected core backend services supporting internal CMS, LMS, and membership systems
— enabling seamless data flow and integration across multiple business units.
• Built high-performance APIs connecting diverse systems (CRM, ERP, eCommerce), improving
operational data consistency and reducing manual reconciliation by 40%.
• Developed Python-based reporting and forecasting tools that automated financial and
operational insights, supporting management decision-making.
• Automated manual workflows with Python and Bash scripts for data processing, deployment,
and monitoring, enhancing reliability and reducing downtime.
• Modernized legacy PHP and .NET applications into service-oriented architectures with
Python microservices, improving maintainability and performance.
• Owned end-to-end deployment pipelines using Docker and GitHub Actions across Unixbased AWS environments.
• Designed internal dashboards with HTML/CSS and lightweight React.js components to
provide real-time system visibility for business and operations teams.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and non-technical
stakeholders to align backend systems with business workflows.
• Mentored developers in modern architectural practices, MVC design, and code reliability
principles.
Technologies: Python, Java, C#, .NET, Node.js, React, SQL, Bash, Docker, AWS, Jenkins, GitHub
Actions, Unix/Linux
• Designed and developed enterprise backend systems for public sector and
utilities clients handling over 1M transactions daily.
• Implemented reporting and reconciliation frameworks for billing and usage data
across distributed infrastructure.
• Integrated and bridged legacy Java-based systems with modern C#/.NET
modules to ensure interoperability and data integrity.
• Optimized database queries and stored procedures, improving system
throughput and reducing latency.
• Managed deployments and maintenance in Unix environments, ensuring 24/7
uptime for mission-critical systems.
• Delivered high-reliability backend solutions aligned with government SLAs and
compliance standards.
Technologies: C#, .NET, JavaScript, Xamarin, Microsoft Workflow, MSSQL, Java
(Android), OPC Server