Software Engineer
Dean Cruz
Singapore
Frontend-focused | React, TypeScript, Next.js
I build for users, starting with myself
IMDA Gold Medal · Republic Polytechnic
Short Profile
Background and focus
I build interfaces that feel right, and everything behind them that makes that possible
Frontend dev by day, losing ranked games and falling behind on my anime backlog by night
Technologies
React
Angular
TypeScript
Tailwind
Next.js
Spring Boot
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 Engineer
NCS · Permanent
2026 (Incoming) · Singapore
Hired as a Software Engineer under the NCS Fusion Work-Study Degree Programme, developing software solutions while pursuing a sponsored Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in discussions with stakeholders to understand business and system requirements
- Perform technical tasks to develop/enhance software applications according to functional and technical specifications
- Maintain and improve software applications
- Execute unit, integration, system and user acceptance testing
- Using configuration management, integration and build automation tools to deploy application
- Identify opportunities and suggest recommendations for system improvement
ReactNode.jsTailwindJavaPython
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
ToscaTest AutomationBankingQAAgile
