Adam Thompson

Senior Software Engineer
adamth.comgithub.com/adamthadam@adamth.com0428 804 282
Senior software engineer with over 13 years building complex, user-facing products in logistics and retail. At Fluent Cargo, lead development of an AI assistant powered by OpenAI and MCP tool calling to surface live platform data and actions - not a simple chat wrapper. Previously established frontend architecture, component libraries, and testing practices at JB Hi-Fi on products used at national scale.
iconTechnical Skills
I have experience with a wide range of languages and technologies, but there are a few that I consider my bread and butter. These are languages and technologies that I've spent the most time with over my career.
AI
  • OpenAI API
  • MCP Servers
  • Agentic Dev
Frontend
  • React🍞🧈
  • Next.js🍞🧈
  • Vue
  • Flutter
Backend
  • Node.js
  • Django
  • Ruby on Rails
  • ASP .NET
Languages
  • TypeScript🍞🧈
  • CSS/Tailwind🍞🧈
  • Python
  • C#
  • SQL
Hosting
  • Vercel🍞🧈
  • Supabase🍞🧈
  • Azure
  • AWS
iconWork Background
Fluent Cargo
Fluent Cargo provides an industry leading multi-modal freight engine to the global logistics market.
Senior Frontend Engineer
Sep 2023 - Jul 2026, almost 3 years
  • Lead architecture and development of Fluent Cargo's AI assistant, powered by OpenAI with a custom MCP server exposing platform capabilities as invokable tools including route and schedule search, container and vessel tracking, emissions calculations, and saved user memories. Built a custom UI with embedded, context-aware components driven by tool results, integrated across the platform for a rich experience beyond text-only chat.
  • Designed and delivered a freight tracking system with task queueing, email and in-app notifications.
  • Established modern frontend practices using Storybook and Chromatic, stronger automated testing, and atomic design for shared components.
  • Upgraded DevOps with GitHub Actions e2e (Playwright), pre-commit hooks, and Slack PR notifications.
  • Worked with customers to design a public API for deep platform integration, including authentication, authorisation, and rate limiting.
JB Hi-Fi
JB Hi-Fi is Australia's largest home entertainment retailer.
Senior Frontend Engineer
Apr 2021 - Sep 2023, over 2 years
JB Hi-Fi
Team Lead
Sep 2021 - Apr 2022, 7 months
  • Introduced a frontend architecture adopted across all programs of work and led a shared component library for internal and customer-facing products.
  • Championed Storybook and Chromatic as the standard for component development across frontend teams.
  • Developed the JB Hi-Fi Shopify theme, building custom Liquid templates and storefront features.
  • Built custom Contentful app extensions and integrated Contentful into the JB Hi-Fi website.
  • Increased frontend test coverage from under 80 to 700+ tests through stronger testing practices and CI integration.
  • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
  • Led the team as Team Lead: mentored developers, ran agile ceremonies, partnered with BAs and PMs on estimation, and contributed to hiring through technical interviews.
Vinomofo
Vinomofo is a leading Australian online wine retailer.
Software Engineer
Jun 2020 - May 2021, 11 months
  • Built a new frontend component library from scratch.
  • Implemented automatic frontend UI testing using Chromatic.
  • Developed the Gatsby build pipeline, including data transformation, incremental builds, and automatic deployments.
  • Delivered patches for the existing Rails app as needed.
  • Mentored developers to improve knowledge sharing and upskilling within the team.
Alliance Software
Alliance Software is a world-class agile software development agency specialising in complex web apps.
Software Engineer
Apr 2018 - Jun 2020, about 2 years
  • Developed projects independently or as part of a larger development team
  • Effectively communicated with clients to gather project requirements and maintained strong client relationships
  • Scoped and estimated tasks as part of the agile project management process
  • Conducted code reviews to ensure high-quality code standards
  • Managed source code using Git version control
  • Built complex and scalable web servers with Django.
  • Built modern, high-performance user interfaces with React and companion libraries.
  • Developed native iOS apps using Swift and Xcode
  • Designed logos and branding for internal and external clients
  • Collaborated closely with the design team to deliver pixel-perfect frontend products
  • Consistently exceeded performance targets, ensuring timely project delivery
  • Delivered technical presentations to the company
Autopilot Digital
Autopilot Digital is a small software development startup specialising in mobile apps
Founder and Developer
Jan 2017 - Present, over 9 years
  • Designed product logos.
  • Built reporting backends using Firebase Cloud Functions.
  • Built the iOS app using Swift and Xcode.
Mind Australia
Mind Australia is one of the country's leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers
Systems Analyst
Jan 2013 - Apr 2018, over 5 years
  • Numerous web app projects to help increase efficiency of business process and accuracy of government reporting, ensuring continued government funding and helping secure additional funding
  • Invited to be on discussion panel at Qlik "Visualise your world" conference in 2015 as a subject matter expert
  • Conducted training sessions for staff resulting a strong uptake of data reporting tools from all levels of management
Wesley Mission Victoria
Wesley Mission cares for and supports disadvantaged and vulnerable Victorians through a range of community-based services
Senior Service Desk Analyst
Jan 2010 - Apr 2013, over 3 years
iconEducation
Deakin University
Bachelor of Information Technology, 2015
  • Graduated with a high distinction average
  • Selected to be part of the team representing Deakin in the Telstra IoT competition
Box Hill TAFE
Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering, 2010
iconOther Interests
I have numerous hobbies that I pursue outside of work
  • Electronics - developing tools to help with my other projects such as a web enabled thermostat to help with baking
  • Woodworking - from small boxes to larger furniture, I can be found out in the garage making sawdust most weekends
  • Drones - I have built a number of racing and acrobatic drones and have recently been exploring the possibilities of autopilot and GPS navigation
  • Various personal software projects at different stages of completion
iconMy Projects
In my spare time I love to explore new technologies and push myself to build new things. Below are some of the projects I'm most proud of, as well as the technologies used.
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Role Recall
Next.js/TypeScript
https://www.rolerecall.com
A web app to help track job applications and interviews
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Morning News
Python
https://github.com/adamth/morning-news
Self hosted personalised podcast generator
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Dev Clock App
Flutter/Dart
Film development timer and chemistry register for iOS and Android
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Viper Constructions
Next.js
https://www.viperconstructions.com.au
Promotional website for local small business