John Merchant is a seasoned software engineer with 10 years of experience building web and SaaS products, currently contributing to Mantel after four impactful years at Compass Education supporting a platform used by millions and thousands of schools. He’s comfortable across the full stack, having developed CMS sites, mobile banking apps, and Ruby on Rails-based WHS/OHS systems, and has experience in solutions architecture and maintenance of legacy systems (MS Access, ASP.NET MVC). Based in Whyalla, South Australia, he combines a practical, craftsmanlike approach to clean code with a passion for communicating ideas through software. His background spans startups, agencies, and enterprise SaaS, giving him a pragmatic perspective on shipping reliable, scalable features. John’s long-term curiosity about computers and steady progression from web developer to solutions architect suggests strong adaptability and an eye for improving how software is built.
10 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Diploma, Software Development, Diploma, Software Development at TAFE SA
Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology - Software Development, Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology - Software Development at University of South Australia
Contributions:2 releases, 1 PR, 35 pushes in 6 years 8 months
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