Hi, I'm

Joseph Ho

Software Developer

Graduate developer with experience building APIs using NestJS, TypeScript, and AWS. Recently earned AWS Certified Developer - Associate certification (DVA-C02).

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const developer = {
  name: "Joseph Ho",
  location: "Melbourne, Australia",
  role: "Graduate Developer",
  skills: [
    "NestJS",
    "TypeScript",
    "Node.js",
    "AWS",
    "Docker",
    "PostgreSQL"
  ],
  status: "Open to opportunities"
};

Technical Skills

Backend

Node.js TypeScript NestJS Python Java

Cloud & DevOps

AWS Docker CI/CD Lambda API Gateway

Database

PostgreSQL SQL TypeORM DynamoDB

Tools & Methods

Git Jira Agile REST APIs Testing

Certifications

AWS

Certified Developer – Associate

DVA-C02 • March 2026

 AWS

Certified Cloud Practitioner

CLF-C02 • March 2025

Experience

Jun 2025 – Sep 2025

Backend Developer (Internship)

Focus Bear, Melbourne

  • Investigated and resolved backend issues by querying AWS-hosted PostgreSQL databases, reviewing logs, and debugging NestJS REST API behaviour in a live environment
  • Built and maintained REST API endpoints using NestJS (Node.js) and TypeORM to support internal workflows and data pipelines
  • Collaborated in a hybrid (cross-country) Agile team to debug complex issues and deliver backend improvements
Oct 2022 – Jun 2024

Front Office Associate

Midnight Hotel (Marriott), Canberra

  • Managed guest bookings, requests, and room allocations using the OPERA property management system
  • Handled guest concerns and service requests in high-pressure situations while maintaining Marriott hospitality standards
Feb 2022 – Dec 2022

Bar Attendant

Milky Lane Braddon, Canberra

  • Delivered high-pressure customer service and managed bar operations while complying with RSA regulations

Projects

🎮

Mahjong Game Platform

A full-stack 2-player Hong Kong Mahjong game with real-time WebSocket gameplay, heuristic-based AI bot, and PostgreSQL persistence.

React Node.js WebSockets PostgreSQL
View on GitHub →
🚂

Train Tracker API

API for tracking train schedules and delays. Built with Node.js and Express.

Node.js Express API
View on GitHub →

Education

Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours)

2018 – 2024

Australian National University, Canberra

Specialisation: Machine Learning

Honours Project: Clinical Trial Management System (Canberra Health Services)

Bachelor of Commerce

2018 – 2024

Australian National University, Canberra

Major: Economics

Professional Development

2024 – 2025

Monash Professional Pathways – ICT Professional Year

Intensive Australian workplace readiness program focused on local business practices and ICT industry expectations.

Personal Development

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Get in Touch

I'm currently looking for software developer opportunities in Melbourne. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to connect!

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