Summary
Tao Yang is a systems engineer and software developer based in Auckland with nine years of experience building and operating web backends and cloud infrastructure. He combines strong PHP and Java development skills with hands-on DevOps and server management experience, including virtualization and AWS/DO deployments. Tao has worked across startups and enterprise-focused teams—from maintaining production Java/PHP services to implementing DevOps practices at AskNicely and Vital. He also brings teaching experience from the University of Auckland, where he developed web tools and assisted courses in web technologies. Beyond engineering, he pursues project management, security policy, and research communication, reflecting a mix of technical depth and an interest in translating technical work for broader audiences. Pragmatic and curious, he pairs operational reliability with a continual drive to learn and mentor.
9 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Information Technology, Master's degree, Information Technology at University of Auckland
English, Chinese