Poorvith Gowda
Software Engineer
I build accessible, pixel-perfect digital experiences for the web.
About Me
I'm a software engineer passionate about creating accessible, pixel-perfect user interfaces that blend thoughtful design with robust engineering. My favorite work lies at the intersection of design and development, creating experiences that not only look great but are meticulously built for performance and usability.
Currently, I'm a Research Assistant (Software Developer) at the University of Melbourne, where I contribute to the creation and maintenance of the components that power the Rephrame platform and Nested Phoenix, ensuring our software meets web accessibility standards and best practices to deliver an inclusive user experience.
In the past, I've had the opportunity to develop software across a variety of settings — from advertising agencies and large corporations to start-ups and small digital product studios.
Education
Master of Software Engineering
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
Malnad College of Engineering, India
Experience
Research Assistant (Software Developer)•University of Melbourne
Led development of Nested Phoenix, a computational tool supporting sustainable planning through life cycle assessment and material flow analysis.
Engineered a responsive front end and a scalable back end, resulting in a 30% improvement in navigation and a 25% decrease in server response time.
Also developed Rephrame, a tool for assessing embodied carbon and water use in buildings, improving efficiency of assessments by 50%.
Managed deployment and CI/CD pipelines, halving release times while ensuring system reliability.
Software Engineer•Accenture Solutions
Spearheaded the development of a Customer Care System for a global client, reducing response time by 40% and boosting satisfaction scores by 25%.
Enhanced user experience through intuitive front-end features and optimized API performance and database scalability on the back end.
Streamlined deployment processes via CI/CD pipelines, cutting release times by 50% and improving delivery efficiency.
Application Developer Intern•InflaMed Pty Ltd
Developed a full-stack health-tech platform tailored for clinicians, increasing workflow efficiency by 35% and deploying securely on cloud infrastructure.
Integrated real-time healthcare data features while ensuring FHIR compliance and maintaining 99% data accuracy.
Delivered secure video consultations and live transcription, reducing documentation time by 50% and enhancing user satisfaction by 25%.
Projects
Rephrame
A cutting-edge software tool for building designers to assess embodied carbon, energy, and water. The platform offers interactive visualizations and comprehensive assessment tools that improve efficiency by 50%.
August Robotics
As a Full-Stack developer, I drove the development of a comprehensive software system for managing and preserving critical operational data generated by floor-marking robots. Created an interactive dashboard with dynamic charts for visualizing robot performance and operational data.
Finsplore - Smart Financial Assistant
Leading the development of an innovative financial management application focused on automation and accessibility, designed to simplify complex financial decisions for users without financial expertise. Integrated AI-powered assistant functionality that provides personalized financial guidance.
Variation Form Project
Designed and developed a specialized web application to streamline the construction variation management process, enabling digital submission, tracking, and approval of contract modifications. Reduced form processing time by approximately 40% compared to paper-based methods.
Resource Monitoring
Created Bash scripts to monitor server resources (CPU, memory, disk space) for e-commerce website and implemented email alert system for threshold violations, improving platform reliability by 35%.
Music Events System Project
Developed a comprehensive online platform for managing and promoting live music events across Australia, encompassing robust data management, secure user authentication, and a user-friendly interface. Implemented JWT-based authentication for securing the API endpoints.