Summary
Eru Penkman is a Consulting Software Developer with 11 years’ experience building secure, production-grade systems for leading consultancies and global tech firms, including ThoughtWorks and Automattic. He combines deep expertise in security auditing, OAuth2/SSO, API integrations and cloud/DevOps with hands-on proficiency across .NET, Java, PHP, Python and modern JavaScript/TypeScript stacks. Comfortable running solo engagements or scaling via a trusted network, he partners directly with stakeholders to run workshops, clarify requirements and deliver agile, auditable solutions for banking, retail and government clients. Now based on the Sunshine Coast, he offers senior consultancy at a lower-cost direct rate than large agencies while retaining enterprise-grade rigor and risk-aware design. A practical problem-solver, he brings both prototype-to-production experience and a background in OWASP-conscious development that helps reduce security debt early in projects.
11 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Software Engineering, Hons, Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Software Engineering, Hons at The University of Auckland