Simran Singh
A software engineer based in Auckland, NZ
My journey into the vast world of technology began during my first year of college. It was an exciting time, especially since I had just purchased my first Android phone, the Sony Ericsson W8. Transitioning from a Nokia phone with Symbian OS, this Android device felt nothing short of magical. The apps were refreshingly fast and fascinatingly diverse.
Driven by the thrilling user experience on my new phone, I dove headfirst into Android development, starting with private Java classes. At the time, Kotlin hadn't emerged, and Eclipse was the go-to IDE. Despite the steep learning curve, I wasn't deterred. Though I must admit, Java and I didn't always see eye-to-eye.
Several years later, I moved to New Zealand to pursue a Level 7 Specialisation in Software Development. This move marked the onset of my professional IT career. I had the opportunity to develop websites using WordPress for my first paid internship. Today, I shy away from CMSs, having explored and mastered several other languages and tools such as ASP.net, JavaScript, TypeScript, Dart, NodeJS, NestJS, etc.
In my pursuit of creating versatile solutions, I've also familiarized myself with numerous frameworks like Flutter for cross-platform development, and others like React, NextJs, and Angular. My interest in design led me to learn SketchApp and Adobe XD, which I use to craft user-friendly interfaces and wireframes for my applications.
One highlight of my career was an IoT project. It was a fascinating experience to learn how IoT devices and sensors operate and how APIs deliver this data to our Flutter app. In recent years, my focus has been more on web development and DevOps.
My philosophy is to never stop learning, and that's why I'm always ready to explore new technologies. Recently, I've been drawn to the captivating world of Artificial Intelligence and its accompanying tools. It's just the latest chapter in my technological journey, and I can't wait to see where this fascinating path leads me next.