Maxwell Young

Design Engineer & Founder of ninetynine digital

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.

As the founder of ninetynine digital, I am developing StudentView, a companion app designed to enhance the lives of students.

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. You can also follow ninetynine digital on X.

My Projects

A showcase of my work

Maxwell YoungDesign 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