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Rex Crabb

Software & Web Developer | Internship Seeking

Versatile IT student with strengths in both frontend development and core software engineering. Experienced in React/Next.js, Flutter, and Firebase, with strong academic results in data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems. Passionate about building clean UIs and scalable software.

Contact

  • Location: Sydney
  • Phone: 0411 744 688
  • Email: Crabbrex@gmail.com
  • GitHub:

Skills

Programming Languages

  • JavaScript
  • HTML, CSS
  • TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
  • Java
  • Python
  • SQL

Tools/Frameworks

  • GitHub
  • React/Next.js
  • Flutter
  • Motion
  • Firebase Auth and Database
  • MongoDB Atlas
  • UX Research & Figma

Software Engineering

  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Unit & Integration Testing

Additional

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Collaborative team member with experience working in university projects using the Agile Methodology.
  • Self-taught in front-end development beyond coursework.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology

Double major: Software Development and Web & Mobile Application Development.

Macquarie University | Current WAM: 83.625 | Expected 2026 graduation.

Relevant Coursework

Consistently achieved High Distinctions and Distinctions in core programming, web, and software engineering units:

  • Web Technology (85), Interactive Web Design (78).
  • Mobile App Development with Flutter & Firebase (83).
  • Distributed Systems (85), Algorithms & Data Structures (87), Systems Programming (78).
  • Database Design (82), Statistics (99), OOP (83).

HSC - Cranbrook School

Graduated in 2021 with a HSC from Cranbrook.

Projects

Visual Social Media Calendar

(Private Client Project)

Collaborated with a small team to build a visual, interative social media calendar for a Client focusing on UX. Used Django, MongoDB and JavaScript, featuring drag-and-drop post scheduling, PDF exports and full CRUD. Contributed to both backend API design and frontend functionality within an Agile workflow.

Personal Portfolio Website

Designed and built a fully responsive portfolio using Next.js and Tailwind CSS to showcase academic and personal projects. Implemented custom animations with Framer Motion and deployed via Vercel.

Mobile Application Development MVP

Built a cross-platform study-space discovery app using Flutter, implementing Firebase Auth and Firestore for secure user data management and real time updates.

Figma Mockups

Created low and high-fidelity wireframes in Figma for a dog-care app with two user roles. Translated user research into an interactive storyboard prototype.

Experience

  • Developed and maintained web and mobile apps using Vercel and GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, deployments and APK generation.
  • Applied Agile principles in university and client projects, iterating on deliverables and collaborating with a small team.
  • Built interactive Figma prototypes, translating user research into actionable user experience improvements.
  • Collaborated with a client to deliver a visual social media calendar, contributing to frontend and backend development with Django, MongoDB and JavaScript.
  • Implemented unit and integration tests to ensure reliability of software projects.
  • Used Git feature branch workflows and pull requests to manage code and track changes across prjects.
  • Collaborated with peers to create mobile application solutions.
  • Consistently achieved high academic results while managing personal health challenges.