Timothy Samraj
Timothy Samraj

Timothy Samraj

Tim here. I'm currently a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Here you'll find my unofficial resume, as well as links to some of my side projects and hackathons.

πŸ”— My Links

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» GitHub β†—
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πŸš€ (Some of) My side Projects

compcontrol-api

AWS CDK, TypeScript, Python
An API that allows you to remotely control your computer.

compcontrol-client

Haskell, Win32 API
Remotely control your computer!
This app runs on your PC and connects to the API mentioned above. It receives commands through a websocket connection and uses the Windows API to execute them.

screenlapse

Python, AWS S3
Takes a screenshot every few seconds and stitches a video together, creating a timelapse of your screen.
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πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Work Experience

Solutions Architect

Amazon Web Services (Feb 2022 - Present)
I work with Public Sector customers to help them build scalable and resilient workloads that provide value to citizens and residents across Australia.

Solutions Architect Intern

Amazon Web Services (Dec 2020 - Feb 2021)
I received deep-dive training in modern infrastructure design and management. I built out multiple features on a major internal project and shadowed real-world customer interactions. During this time I picked up my SA Associate certification.

Programming Bootcamp Tutor

Monash University (Aug 2020)
Assisted students who are new to programming in getting a head start before formal lectures.

Peer Mentor

Monash University (Jan 2020 - Jul 2020, Feb 2021 - Jul 2021)
Assisted new students in transitioning to university life by conducting weekly catch-ups and providing advice on courses and university.

Work Experience

CSIRO - High Performance Computing (HPC) (June 2016)
I gained critical knowledge of research conducted in a scientific environment, as well as the teamwork and collaboration that are both crucial for success.
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πŸ›  Skills & Other Experience

πŸ’» Technology

AWS & Cloud

I possess strong knowledge of AWS and cloud computing. As a Solutions Architect at AWS, I dive deep into the platform and learn its ins and outs by facilitating customer engagements and building technical proof-of-concept demos.
I am AWS Certified as a Solutions Architect Associate, Developer Associate and Cloud Practitioner.

TypeScript

Pretty much my language of choice now. I frequently use it at AWS, as well as in multiple personal frontend and backend projects.
I also used Typescript for my final year Computer Science project.

Python

Used in most of my core algorithm-based Computer Science units, as well as multiple personal projects.

C/C++ & Java

Used in many core units at Uni. In addition to my general background with both languages, I've got a little bit of experience with parallel computing in C, with libraries like OpenMP and OpenMPI.
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⌨️ Hackathons

Qube

Unihack 2022 - Engineering Excellence Prize (April 2021)
A mobile app to search, book, and virtually queue for doctor appointments, and a web platform for doctors to manage appointments.

cleaner.io

Codebrew 2021 - Winner in Public Health & Best Tech (April 2021)
A quick and secure way for cleaners of public transport to verify when they last cleaned the train, tram, or bus. Provides total transparency and assurance for passengers.

SkyNet

Unihack 2021 - Best Social Impact (March 2021)
An easily deployable & effective communication system for use after a natural disaster.

MediPlus

Codebrew 2020 - Second place (August 2020)
An all-in-one solution for booking and managing appointments with your GP.

SΓ©ance Photo

Bit by Bit Hackathon 2019 - Second place for First Time Hackers (August 2019)
A platform for freelance photographers to promote and market their services.
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πŸ“š Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Monash University, Clayton (Partially complete - 2019 - 2022)
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