taroj1205

Introduction

I'm a developer based in New Zealand, and a student at University of Auckland.

I study Computer Science and IT Management.

Currently: open-source contributor, building frontend with occasional backend.

Focus: OSS contributions and frontend, with occasional backend work.

Stack: TypeScript, Next.js, TanStack Router/Start, TanStack Query, Astro.

Read more about me in more depth!

Social links

github x linkedin

Wallet links

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Experiences

I am part of the Yamada UI maintainer team, and I have been teaching programming.

My Projects
  • Software Engineer

    Hazumi Inc.

    Contract November 2025 - Present

    Remote

    Developing and maintaining websites and web applications for Hazumi Inc, a company that provides web applications.

  • Open Source Contributor

    Zen Browser

    Volunteer October 2024 - Present

    Remote

    Contributing to Zen Browser's website, a browser based on Firefox with a focus on privacy and security.

  • Teacher

    YAGO - classmall Kids

    Contract July 2024 - Present

    Remote

    Teaching programming on Minecraft Education remotely on Zoom for classmall Kids.

  • Open Source Contributor

    Yamada UI

    Volunteer February 2024 - Present

    Remote

    Contributing to Yamada UI, a React component library with hooks and utils.

  • Web Developer

    Web Development and Consulting Club

    Part-time April 2025 - November 2025

    University of Auckland, New Zealand

    Developed and maintained website for University of Auckland Badminton Club.

  • Teacher Aid for International Students

    Westlake Boys High School

    Part-time January 2024 - February 2024

    North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand

    Worked as a teacher aid for international students.

Hackathons

These are my hackathon awards that I have been awarded.

  • Partly x WDCC

    most production ready

    2025-07-27

    This is a hackathon organised by the University's WDCC club, and Partly.

    Partly x WDCC certificate
  • SESA × WDCC

    most overengineered

    2025-08-03

    This is a hackathon organised by the University's WDCC, and SESA club.

    SESA × WDCC certificate