Software Engineering · Melbourne, AU
LIAMBRIANROBINSONHOUNSELL
01 — About
Software engineer with experience building full-stack, cloud-backed applications using Next.js, Spring Boot, Express, and SQL. I pair closely with the people using the product and ship solutions that stay fast and dependable as usage grows.
Raised across the USA, China, and Australia, I gravitate toward collaborative teams built around hackathons, club leadership, and plenty of time on the water. Outside the terminal: sailing, bouldering, and the occasional coffee chat.
Liam Brian Robinson Hounsell · Melbourne
02 — Work
Selected
Projects
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Nov 2024 to present
Cognoscere
Telltale Solutions
- Ingests binary VKX race files into structured, queryable data for Vakaros workflows.
- Lets sailors merge personal telemetry with shared datasets for clearer insights.
- Frontend on Next.js and React, hosted on Firebase with Realtime Database and Storage.
Nov 2025 to present
RMIT Sailing Club website
RMIT Sailing Club
- Full stack club hub: events, registrations, announcements, and media from training and regattas.
- Next.js and TypeScript on AWS for hosting and responsive performance.
- AWS S3-backed media with APIs for events, users, and editorial content.
Apr 2026
FormGuard
Macathon 2026 (top 5 of 32)
- Real-time MediaPipe pose tracking in the browser across full sets, not single snapshots.
- Joint angles, depth, and rep cadence to spot where form breaks down mid-set.
- Next.js frontend plus Python FastAPI for sessions, fatigue modelling, and analytics.
Jul 2023 to present
University software engineering projects
RMIT University · team coursework
- Webby (2025): Python web app and RMIT AI chatbot with vector search and scraping for fresh answers.
- EventHub (2025): Scrum Master for a six-person event platform; SRS, architecture, and Scrum hygiene.
- TeachTeam (2025): Next.js and Express tutor application portal with multi-role dashboards.
Jun 2025 onward
Personal portfolio site
Design and deployment practice
- Ongoing frontend playground for deploying polished static experiences.
- This repository powers the shipped GitHub Pages build you are browsing.
Sep 2019 to Aug 2023
VangBot
High school · Discord.js v14
- Feature-rich Discord bot written before reliable LLM code assist, focused on handcrafted logic.
- Modular commands and events with OpenAI integrations for utility and moderation.
- Demonstrates scalable handler patterns and pragmatic hosting choices.
02 — Work
Selected Projects
Nov 2024 to present
Cognoscere
Telltale Solutions
- Ingests binary VKX race files into structured, queryable data for Vakaros workflows.
- Lets sailors merge personal telemetry with shared datasets for clearer insights.
Nov 2025 to present
RMIT Sailing Club website
RMIT Sailing Club
- Full stack club hub: events, registrations, announcements, and media from training and regattas.
- Next.js and TypeScript on AWS for hosting and responsive performance.
Apr 2026
FormGuard
Macathon 2026 (top 5 of 32)
- Real-time MediaPipe pose tracking in the browser across full sets, not single snapshots.
- Joint angles, depth, and rep cadence to spot where form breaks down mid-set.
Jul 2023 to present
University software engineering projects
RMIT University · team coursework
- Webby (2025): Python web app and RMIT AI chatbot with vector search and scraping for fresh answers.
- EventHub (2025): Scrum Master for a six-person event platform; SRS, architecture, and Scrum hygiene.
Jun 2025 onward
Personal portfolio site
Design and deployment practice
- Ongoing frontend playground for deploying polished static experiences.
- This repository powers the shipped GitHub Pages build you are browsing.
Sep 2019 to Aug 2023
VangBot
High school · Discord.js v14
- Feature-rich Discord bot written before reliable LLM code assist, focused on handcrafted logic.
- Modular commands and events with OpenAI integrations for utility and moderation.
03 — Experience
Where I've worked
Jan 2026 to Present
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
Assistant Sailing ManagerWilliamstown, VIC · On-site
- Supported event planning and delivery across regattas and club racing series.
- Coordinated race-day logistics: course setup, documentation, and volunteer coverage.
- Maintained digital tooling and race-management workflows to track participation data.
Nov 2024 to Present
Telltale Solutions
Founder & Lead DeveloperMelbourne, VIC · Self-employed
- Founded to pair AI with competitive sailing decision support.
- Designed an automated umpire roadmap focused on accuracy and fairness in racing.
- Owned the full build cycle from concept through implementation as a solo developer.
Feb 2025 to Present
HEX
AmbassadorWest Melbourne, VIC
- Represented HEX at school fairs and digital channels, expanding reach to student audiences.
- Ran campus activations spanning workshops, webinars, and networking formats.
Oct 2022 to Present
Community Sailing School Foundation
Website DeveloperDetroit, MI · Hybrid · Freelance
- Designed and shipped a WordPress experience for 350+ sailors, coaches, and supporters.
- Ran Design Thinking sessions to shape sailor-friendly IA and content model.
- Rolled out ecommerce and LMS-style flows maintainable by non-developer staff.
2023
Amazon Prime Air
InternSeattle, WA
- Studied distributed systems operated at drone-delivery scale, with emphasis on availability.
- Mapped how latency budgets and redundancy patterns keep customer promises intact.
Life outside the terminal
Sailing · HEX · Regattas
05 — Contact
Got a project
in mind?
I'm open to freelance, full-time, and collaborative opportunities. Whether it's a product, a side project, or just a conversation. Let's talk.