Software Engineer
Dean Cruz
Frontend-focused | React, TypeScript, Next.js
Ex-OCBC
IMDA Gold Medal, Republic Polytechnic
deancruzgg@gmail.com
Singapore, SG
Short Profile
Background and focus
I build interfaces that feel right, and full-stack systems that back them up
Frontend dev by day, losing ranked games and falling behind on my anime backlog by night
Technologies
React
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind
Node.js
Python
Java
PHP
Specialising in frontend engineering and full-stack development.
Education
Diploma in Digital Design and Development
Republic Polytechnic · 2022 - 2025
GPA: 3.97 / 4.00
Awards & Honors
IMDA Gold Medal
Republic Polytechnic · 2025
Diploma Prize (Year 2)
Republic Polytechnic · 2024
Diploma Prize (Year 1)
Republic Polytechnic · 2023
Director's Roll of Honor (Years 1 - 3)
Republic Polytechnic · 2023 - 2025
Work Experience
My professional journey
Software Test Engineer
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation · Internship
2024 - 2025 · Singapore
Developed and maintained automated test scripts for enterprise banking applications using Tricentis Tosca, ensuring software quality across multiple releases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Tricentis Tosca for core banking applications in Web, Android, and iOS platforms
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify testing requirements and resolve defects
- Document test cases, results, and defects in detail to facilitate smooth QA experience and continuous improvement
Achievements:
- Built and maintained over 800 automated test cases across numerous platforms in regression testing and UAT to improve testing efficiency and reliability
- Researched and presented feasibility studies on AI-driven automation tools to senior stakeholders, influencing team tooling decisions
- Collaborated with a small team to manually execute and document over 300 test cases in the span of two weeks
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