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Edric Gan

Tech Advisor | Ex Ant, Visa | I mentor people to grow as software

Asia/Singapore(UTC +8)
English, Chinese

About

With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, I have carved out a niche for myself in a field that is both challenging and rewarding. My journey began with a deep curiosity about the intricacies of my profession, which led me to become highly skilled in areas that many find complex. Over the years, I've honed this expertise, allowing me to offer a range of services that are not only comprehensive but also tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. My approach is rooted in understanding and collaboration, ensuring that every project is a true reflection of the vision and goals of those I work with. What sets me apart is my unwavering commitment to excellence and my ability to weave creativity with practicality, resulting in solutions that are not only effective but also innovative. I thrive on the satisfaction of seeing my clients succeed and grow, and I am driven by the endless possibilities that arise when expertise meets passion. For me, each challenge is an opportunity to push boundaries and create lasting impact, and I am excited to continue this journey with collaborators who share a similar vision for success and innovation.

Key Skills

Experience

Technology Advisor | Freelance

Mar 2023 - Present
•Work directly with business teams to create software systems tailored to their current stage - whether startup, growth, or enterprise - optimizing for quick delivery and rapid testing of new ideas. •Lead distributed development teams by establishing clear software delivery processes, providing hands-on technical guidance, and ensuring high-quality results through proven development practices.

Lead Instructor | Skills Union

Oct 2023 - Apr 2025
Singapore • Trained over 100+ learners in software engineering courses covering React, Java, DevOps CI/CD, and Information Security with consistently high student ratings and NLP scores • Shared career and industry working experience to help students ramp up their knowledge and better prepare for the competitive tech job market • Designed thoughtful learning sessions and materials that facilitate learning and encourage interaction to improve the overall learning experience

Software Engineer | Immutable

Aug 2023 - Apr 2025
Singapore • Architected and implemented a high-performance cross-chain migration system (TypeScript, AWS Lambda, Solidity) processing 250K+ NFTs between Immutable protocols in 5 hours, achieving 40% cost reduction through optimized gas utilization and batching strategies on blockchain • Led end-to-end Web3 integration solutions development, implementing smart contract optimization and frontend SDK components that reduced partner integration time, enabling 3 gaming partners to launch successfully and generate $XM+ in NFT trading volume Ant Group

Tech Lead (ANEXT Bank) | 3 years 7 months

Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
Singapore • Led architecture and delivery of bank's first Fixed Deposit product as project lead of 10+ engineers, implementing flexible interest calculation engine and internal configuration management portal that enabled product team to launch 3+ FD variants, resulting in S$X million deposits within first month (Java, SpringBoot, Redis) • Led core banking system development as tech lead for team of 4 engineers, implementing agile processes that improved delivery predictability by 40% and reducing production incidents by

Senior Software Engineer | 60% through enhanced monitoring and automated testing

Feb 2020 - Aug 2022
• Architected zero-downtime data migration system processing X million user accounts and $X million in funds, achieving 99.99% success rate through intelligent batching and real-time validation, while maintaining normal payment processing for 1M+ daily transactions • Led technical architecture for annual D11/D12 e-commerce campaigns handling peak load of X0,000 TPS, achieving 100% uptime and 99.9% payment success rate through distributed load testing, automated execution of contingency plan, and real-time monitoring of 20+ critical services

Software Engineer | Visa

Jul 2018 - Feb 2020
North East, Singapore • Architected end-to-end marketing campaign platform processing X million cardholders' data: built microservices backend (Spring Boot) with drag-and-drop campaign builder (Angular), reducing campaign setup time by 70% • Established comprehensive testing strategy across 8+ microservices by implementing end-to-end testing framework (Protractor) and containerized test environments (Docker), achieving 90% test coverage and reducing regression issues by 60%

Software Engineering Intern | AdNovum

Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Central Singapore • Front End Web Development in Angular 2 • Back-end development in J2EE • Unit Testing and Integration Testing in front-end and back-end environment

Summer Intern | CLEF Intelligence

May 2016 - Aug 2016
• Development of Android Application and Integration with Backendless framework. • Front end App Development and Back-End Server development for a Restaurant membership system • Back-end development in PHP and MySQL as database

Education & Certificates

Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Nanyang Technological University
Jan 2018

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This Java Development training focuses on equipping learners with essential skills in Java programming, a versatile and widely-used language in the tech industry. Participants will learn to build robust applications, understand object-oriented programming concepts, and apply these skills to real-world projects, enhancing their software development expertise and employability.

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