Software Engineer
Dean Cruz
Frontend-focused | React, TypeScript, Next.js
I build for users, starting with myself
IMDA Gold Medal · Republic Polytechnic
Frontend-focused | React, TypeScript, Next.js
I build for users, starting with myself
IMDA Gold Medal · Republic Polytechnic

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
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

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.
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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.
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