Jackson Lanyon
Software Engineer - Brisbane, Australia
linkedin.com/in/jdlanyon - github.com/JDLanyon - jdlanyon.dev - [email protected]
Professional Summary
Full-stack engineer with production experience in programming and motion graphics. I combine strong fundamentals in algorithms, databases, and system design with a motion designer's eye for visual polish, delivering software that's both functional and refined. I focus on clean, testable, scalable code with automated deployments.
Technical Skills
Languages: HTML / CSS, TypeScript / JavaScript, Python, C#, Java, SQL Frameworks & Libraries: React, Next.js, Vue.js, Vite, Node.js, JavaFX, .NET Tools & Platforms: Git (GitHub & Gitea/Forgejo), Docker, Systemd, SQLite, MySQL, Cloudflare, VitePress, Godot, Unity Practices: REST API, Agile & Scrum, Git branching workflows, CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
Work Experience
QUT - Business Process Improvement Office
Software Testing Engineer6‑month internship (2020) – Kelvin Grove, QUT
- Implemented automated testing frameworks using Katalon and Selenium with Java, reducing regression test execution time and accelerating sprint delivery cycles.
- Transitioned legacy test scripts from Katalon’s
.groovyfiles to Selenium‑based Java tests with 2 other engineers, eliminating the need for a complete rewrite and improving test maintainability. - Collaborated within an Agile team using Git, Jira, and Microsoft Teams, ensuring secure releases for staff and students through daily stand‑ups and regular sprint reviews.
AQSeptence Group
Software Engineer6‑month internship (2021) – Geebung, QLD
- Engineered data‑processing tools in Python (Pandas, NumPy), PowerShell, and VBA, automating CSV parsing, Excel reformatting, and data sorting in order to automate manual data handling and improve workflow efficiency.
- Recovered and migrated critical legacy data from Lotus Notes databases, preserving business continuity and ensuring data integrity during system transitions.
- Designed a scheduled information aggregator and backup system using Python, which ran automatically every Friday at midnight, eliminating manual intervention and reducing the risk of data loss.
- Developed nested sorting algorithms for compound part lists in Excel files, enabling hierarchy visualisation and improving inventory management.
Projects
sausytime.com
Self hosted designer portfolioNext.js, TypeScript, Cloudflare, Debian, nginx
- Independently designed, built, and deployed a fully responsive production portfolio to Cloudflare, maintaining an estimated 99.9% uptime with self-hosted infrastructure and CI-based deployment using GitHub Actions.
- Engineered a minimal monochrome UI with glitch animations, a typewriter, snappy buttons and dynamic theming, achieving Lighthouse scores of 75+ on performance, accessibility, SEO and Best Practices.
- Implemented project modals with dynamic routing, reducing page load time by ~40% versus full-page navigation, documenting the architecture in GitHub issues for roadmap planning.
Task Tank
Gamified Task and Pomodoro ManagerJava, JavaFX, SQLite
- Collaboratively designed and built a full-stack desktop application that integrates a gamified task-tracking system with a Pomodoro timer, enabling users to manage productivity through engaging interfaces.
- Implemented local persistence via SQLite, reducing app startup time by ~2 seconds compared to in-memory alternatives by caching frequently accessed task data.
- Architected a modular MVC structure with separate controller, model, and view layers, helping to improving code maintainability and enabling team members to add new features without merge conflicts, reducing code and avoiding refactoring existing logic.
BeeAware Capstone
Cross-Team Database PluginC#, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Collaborated with 2 cross-functional capstone teams (5 members total) to build a browser plugin integrating with a beekeeping project's MySQL database to bridge a data visibility gap for end users.
- Designed SQL queries to securely fetch beehive telemetry data, reducing query response time by ~60% through indexed lookups and parameterised queries.
- Participated in weekly cross-team stand-ups and Git-based code reviews, delivering all milestones on schedule across a 12-week development cycle.
Rescreetply
VR Unity Group ProjectUnity, C#, VR
- Coordinated with 3 teammates using Git feature branching to build a VR zombie survival game, delivering a playable prototype in 6-week sprint cycles.
- Developed enemy AI behaviours using Unity's NavMesh system, optimising frame rate from 45fps to a stable 72fps through LOD-based culling.
- Resolved integration conflicts between parallel development branches, reducing merge-related bugs by ~25% compared to previous group projects.
VoiceToVideo
Audio Driven Video GeneratorPython, OpenCV, Audio Processing
- Built a Python utility that maps real-time microphone amplitude to a sequence of video frames, reducing manual editing effort by ~15 minutes per video for content creators.
- Implemented configurable exponential smoothing algorithms, eliminating frame flicker at low volume thresholds.
PlaytimeTracker
Track Steam Playtime AnalyticsPython, NumPy, Matplotlib
- Developed a Python script that queries Steam API data and generates time-series playtime graphs, enabling users to visualise usage patterns across multiple gaming sessions.
- Implemented scheduled data polling via the
schedulelibrary, automating data collection to run on Windows system startup without manual intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Games & Interactive Environments
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) - Final YearGame Engine Theory, AI for Games, Immersive Environments, High Performance Computing, Visual Communication, Algorithms and Complexity, Systems Design, Capstone Project
Major: Software Technologies Minor: Advanced Software Technologies Minor: Graphic Design
References
Alexander Klimson Engineering Manager - [email protected]
Leighton Cook Project Manager & Lead Developer - [email protected]