Welcome to my portfolio
Hi, I'm Jethro Read
Full-Stack Developer
Enthusiastic and adaptable developer with professional experience in ERP and e-commerce solutions. Known for picking up new technologies quickly and delivering practical results.
About Me
Get to know me and my journey
Enthusiastic and adaptable developer with professional experience in ERP and e-commerce solutions, backed by a qualification in Software Development. Known for picking up new technologies quickly, working well with others, and delivering practical results.
My time at Weka Online and Porirua City Council gave me the chance to contribute to real projects, grow my skills, and be recognised for making a positive impact in team environments.
I'm passionate about building solutions that make a difference, whether it's crafting seamless e-commerce experiences, developing cross-platform mobile applications, or integrating complex systems through APIs.
Education
Degree of Applied Information Technology
Whitecliffe College of Technology
2022 - 2025
- Design, develop and maintain software applications, web and mobile solutions.
- Critically evaluate and implement solutions for software and web-related environments.
Location
New Zealand
Recommendation
"Jethro consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, a quick grasp of concepts, and a genuine enthusiasm for learning. His ability to adapt to new tasks and his eagerness to take on challenges showcased his dedication and commitment to personal and professional growth."
— Michelle Sykes, Senior Project Manager, Porirua City Council
Skills & Technologies
The tools and technologies I work with
Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Databases
Tools & Platforms
Work Experience
My professional journey and contributions
Junior Developer
Weka Online
Building and maintaining e-commerce websites tailored to client needs, integrating ERP systems, and developing cross-platform mobile applications.
- Build and maintain e-commerce websites tailored to client needs using WordPress/WooCommerce
- Development and support of PHP, MySQL, React Native, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS applications
- Integrate ERP systems with e-commerce platforms via APIs and middleware solutions
- Develop mobile applications to provide cross-platform access to e-commerce websites
- Experience using DevOps tools such as Git, Docker, local and cloud hosting
- Managing client projects from initiation to completion with effective communication
IT Consultant
Kitched
Scoped backend requirements and contributed to UI/UX redesign to improve customer experience.
- Scoped backend requirements and contributed to UI/UX redesign to improve customer experience
- Introduced project management protocols to streamline communication and task tracking
IT Volunteer Internship
Porirua City Council
Documented SME requirements for enterprise solutions and applied ETL techniques for database management.
- Documented SME requirements for enterprise solutions
- Applied ETL techniques to populate templates
- Managed database connections using GUI-based systems
- Testing ETL processes by performing workflows
Site Co-administrator
Songbase
Administering and maintaining the site, developing features, and facilitating communication between administrators and users.
- Administer and maintain the site, overseeing day-to-day operations
- Develop features, fix bugs, and contribute to the site's underlying development principles
- Propose improvements and brainstorm usability solutions that align with site guidelines
- Facilitate communication between administrators and users to ensure accurate and engaging content
Projects
Some of the projects I've worked on
Portfolix
University team project utilizing the MERN stack for portfolio storage with dynamic website deployment. A comprehensive platform for storing and showcasing developer portfolios.
EduArchive
Group university project featuring MERN stack architecture and user authentication functionality. An educational resource archive with secure user management.
Portfolio Sanity
Animated portfolio website utilizing React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, and Sanity CMS. Features smooth animations and dynamic content management.
Get In Touch
Let's connect and discuss opportunities
I'm currently open to new opportunities and would love to hear from you. Whether you have a question, a project idea, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out!
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