關於小編 – Rickchow Studio

Rick Chow

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, FRONT END &
WEB DEVELOPER,MULTIMEDIA.

I build web application and passionate
about indie games development

ABOUT

Experienced front-end software engineer with over 8 years of dedicated experience in designing and developing web applications. Passionate about multimedia projects, indie game development, and graphic design, I thrive on creating captivating user experiences and pushing the boundaries of visual aesthetics. As a highly productive and enthusiastic team player, I possess a strong desire to excel in a developer role, leveraging my expertise in project management and business operations to drive successful outcomes. With a track record of delivering high-quality solutions and a deep understanding of industry best practices, I am committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements to consistently deliver innovative and user-centric products.

EXPERIENCE

2016.07 - 2023.06

Software Engineer

Linkpower Technology Limited, Hong Kong

Backend developer on documentary automation systems and offering vendor supports:

Assisted on system design and implemented Retek API for Watsons retail stores system (Java)
Implemented facial tracking API for Immigration Department featuring auto cropping ID photos, photo orientation and resizing with matrix transformation (javascript library)
Web development with embedded Autonomy IDOL search engine, sites crawling and system integration for government organization hosted services
Perform full scale development from DEV, UAT, Production to DR site support, executing functional test and managing system infrastructure with Windows Server 2019 and MSSQL
Enhancing user interface panel and designing workflow for bank invoice system (VB.net)
Creating dll plugins for documentary system including Teleform, Docuflo, Abbyy OCR Engine and Kodak scanner
Responsive web design and writing jQuery function for hospital content management system
Building CRUD Applications with VueJS and Koa web framework

2013.01 - 2016.06

Web Developer

Landscope Real Estate Services Limited, Hong Kong

Frontend web developer for the real estate company and providing in-house IT support

Built various company websites and developed in-house listing management system for agents

– Hong Kong Homes Local Website

– Hong Kong Homes International Property Site

– Customer Services After Sell Report Platform

Maintaining proprietary real-estate system to support in-house agents like enhancing listing particulars, reinventing photo uploading system with access control list (ACL) configuration

Worked in full software development cycle including Problem Analysis, Project Declaration, Prototyping, Unit testing, Debugging, QA, Documentation

Operating and maintaining Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) and adding features for managing in-house eFlyers.

Responsible for designing database schema and ER diagram, PHP Programming with OOP structure, database manipulating using MySQL, frontend web developing using JQuery and HTML5, trained with strong analyzing, problem solving and logic handling skills

2011.12 - 2012.11

Freelance Programmer

Altodock Digital Limited, Hong Kong

Freelance/Part-time developer for a startup fintech company offering IT solutions and design support

Integrating Online Shopping Cart website with POS using WordPress
Writing plugin for support payment system on Alipay
UI/UX Designer on website and proprietary tools

Worked on several outsourcing projects

– Shopping cart

– Clinic Management System

– Photo Booth for Company Event

– Flash Games, Logo Design

– Product Design

– Property & Compliance web development

Responsible for various design tasks ranged from poster design, business card design, banner design to 3D Logo conceptual design (Maya)

Acquiring Flash programming (Flex /ActionScript) on basic animation project and game interface
Building CRUD Applications using PHP and MYSQL
Involved in Fintech App development (Swift) and web trading portal (PHP, VueJS)
Enhancing HSI Future Prediction Analysis system with adding financial trading signal such as vwap, MSA, STK, SMA, EMA, RSI, MACD

2008.08 - 2009.08

Web Programmer/Graphics Designer

Hawhae Development Limited, Hong Kong

Web Designer/Programmer in a pastry industry company offering IT/design solution

Worked on company website and acquiring Flash programming (Flex and ActionScript)

Handling different type of design and artworks ranged from brand logos, leaflet, poster, game interface, multimedia ux and web layout design

Master in Photoshop and Illustrator

2007.06 - 2008.07

Graphics Designer & C++ Programmer

Hamster Force Multimedia Limited, Hong Kong

Provides graphics and web development for the independent multimedia company Full cycle multimedia software development – conceptual design, prototyping, character design, game rule definition and handling, game objects declaration, debugging, QA and testing

Involved in character design and modification using Photoshop
Low polygon modeling and making 3D animation using 3DSMax
RTHK scoring board design and 2D animation using Photoshop
Software instruction menu cover design and content editing
DirectX SDK programming for game prototype
Direct Show programming for operating digital camera
Learnt Technique ranged from 2D graphics, 3D Modeling, Biped & Physique, mesh exporting, vertex buffer, Basic HLSL (cel shading), Web Development

Accomplishments

2022	Webservices API and OCR plugins for TownGas Limited
2020-2021	Document Capturing System migration for Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department
2019	Facial Tracking API for HKSAR Immigration Department
2018	Retek API for Watsons retail systems
2017	Web Portals for GovHK
2015	Sothebys International Realty Property Website
2007-2008	Shipped Educational Softwares: – Maths Family, 2008 – Mind Maths, 2007 – Creative King, 2007

Certifications and Awards

2021	Certificate in Introduction to 3D Animation using Maya
2015	Certificate in Unity 3D Game Design and Development
2007	OAPS – AI role playing game development http://dspace.cityu.edu.hk/handle/2031/4796