Maxwell Young

Design Engineer

Ideation to Implementation

Today

I am currently studying for a Bachelor of Computer Science at Auckland University of Technology, majoring in Software Development and Data Science.

I'm passionate about making software simple with intention and principles to elevate user experiences and solve everyday issues.

I'm currently working on a number of projects, including a portfolio sites for designers/authors/artists, a party game for friends, and a iOS application to be announced soon.

Previously

I've previously been a UI Developer at Spark New Zealand and graduated from the web development bootcamp Dev Academy Aotearoa.

More

You can see my work here, my resume here, & more of my code on GitHub.

Projects

Crafting Digital Experiences
Completed
Work in Progress

Ivan Guzman | Writer & Cultural Strategist

A portfolio website for Ivan Guzman, a writer. Built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Framer Motion. Managed by a Sanity CMS for a user friendly way for client to upload articles.

Ivan Guzman | Writer & Cultural Strategist screenshot
Explore Project

Ivan Guzman | Writer & Cultural Strategist

A portfolio website for Ivan Guzman, a writer & cultural strategist.

Completed

Ch'lita | Fashion Designer & Stylist Portfolio

A portfolio website for Ch'lita, a fashion designer and stylist.

Completed

Social Chaos

Picolo clone. A personalized party game for your friends

Completed

Rep Tracker

A minimalistic workout tracker that uses a webcam to count reps for exercises like bicep curls.

Completed

Metrosexual Awareness Night

Developed a flashy and engaging site for Metrosexual Awareness Night, incorporating unique stylistic and functional elements.

Completed

Jeremy Blake Interactive Art Experience

An interactive digital art experience inspired by the captivating works of Jeremy Blake, a trailblazing artist known for blending vibrant visuals with abstract storytelling.

Completed

CineSync

An AI-powered movie discovery and recommendation platform.

WIP

Tanya Bardell-Young Portfolio

A portfolio website for my mother, interior designer and color consultant Tanya Bardell-Young.

WIP

StudentView

A companion app for students with budgeting, note-taking, and mental well-being tools.

WIP

ResumeForge

An interactive resume builder showcasing user-centric design with dynamic features.

WIP

Aesop E-commerce Marketing Site (Unofficial)

An unofficial example of a marketing site for Aesop, designed with a focus on clean aesthetics and user experience.

Completed

Internal Dashboard for Spark New Zealand

A responsive UI for B2B Sales, built with React and Next.js to enhance team efficiency.

Completed

Portfolio Website

A personal portfolio website to showcase my skills, projects, and experience.

Completed

Music Website

A personal website showcasing my music portfolio, projects, and achievements.

Completed

CodeMaster

An AI-powered coding practice tool to help users improve their programming skills.

WIP
Maxwell Young
Design Engineer
Profile
Experience
Full Stack Web Developer
FreelanceApr 2023 - Present, Auckland
  • Developed a number of portfolio sites for designers & musicians, enhancing user experience with responsive designs and dynamic animations using Tailwind and Framer Motion.
  • Utilised Next.js to ensure high performance across devices, constantly exploring new front-end technologies to stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Developing personal finance tracker and study assistant mobile apps using React Native and Expo, focusing on improving personal productivity and financial management.
  • Committed to continuous learning through online courses, workshops, and collaboration with other developers to upskill in various fields.
Data Intelligence UI Developer
Spark New ZealandNov 2022 - Apr 2023, Auckland
  • Designed and developed the front end of an internal dashboard application.
  • Translated PowerBI dashboard into Figma design, integrating machine learning algorithms.
  • Implemented front-end using React and Next.js, increasing productivity by 20%.
  • Collaborated with product team and stakeholders for usability.
  • Conducted user testing to refine the UI.
Education
B.Sc. Computer and Information Sciences (Software Development and Data Science)
Auckland University of Technology2024 - 2026 (Expected), Auckland
Certificate - Level 6 Web Development Training Scheme
Dev Academy Aotearoa2022, Wellington
Contact Information
maxtheyoung@gmail.com
Auckland
Web Development
Full Stack Web Development
UI/UX Design
Responsive Web Design
Collaboration & Methodologies
Agile and Scrum Methodologies
Cross-functional Team Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Database Management
Cloud Services (AWS, Azure)
Automated Testing (Jest)
Git & Version Control
TypeScript & JavaScript
React, React Native, Next.js
PHP
C, C++, Go
CSS, Tailwind
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
OpenAI Integration
WebGL, Three.js
Social
dev.maxwellyoung.info
github.com/maxwellyoung
linkedin.com/in/maxwellyoung