Heeran Kim
Full-Stack Developer
Building innovative applications with modern technologies and AI-powered solutions
About Me
I am currently pursuing a Master of Information Technology at Griffith University, specialising in software development. Before this, I worked for five years in Korea as a software engineer, developing embedded software.
I am passionate about using technology to build practical tools that genuinely help people. That’s why I chose to join AKA Studio for my placement, where I worked as the lead developer on their AI Marketer platform. The tool helps small business owners create and manage social media content with AI suggestions, making their daily tasks easier and more efficient.
Career Goals
- Lead Software Architect
- Full-Stack Development Focus
- AI & Data-Driven Solutions
Featured Project
Professional Showcase: My Journey and Growth in Work Integrated Learning
As Lead Developer at AKA Studio, I directed the development of an AI-powered marketing tool for small businesses. During this Work Integrated Learning placement, I led a three-person intern team, overseeing the entire development lifecycle—from feature planning and tech stack selection to system architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment. This experience highlights my technical leadership and ability to deliver production-ready software in a professional setting.
Skills & Expertise
Technical and professional skills developed throughout my placement
Frontend Development
Implemented responsive, interactive user interfaces for the AI Marketer platform with modern JavaScript frameworks.
Backend Development
Developed secure backend systems for user authentication and data processing with Django REST framework.
API Integrations & Tools
Successfully integrated various APIs for AI caption generation and sales data analysis, with effective deployment workflows.
Professional Skills
Led the development team for the AI Marketer platform, managing tasks, mentoring team members, and ensuring project success.
Features Implemented
Key features I developed for the AI Marketer platform during my placement
Key Features
Secure authentication system using JWT tokens and HTTP-only cookies, preventing common web vulnerabilities.
Technologies Used
Implementation Details
- Traditional email & password authentication
- JWT token management with automatic refresh
- HTTP-only cookies for enhanced security
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection
Testimonials
Feedback from colleagues and mentors at AKA Studio
"It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Heeran. She has been very easy going and has constantly given me help and advice from her free will. Heeran has a great mindset/mentality and also has the knowledge and skill to back it up. Heeran never missed a deadline and always offered to help me and..."
Daniel Spresian
Intern
"Heeran brought strong technical skills and a collaborative spirit to the team. She consistently delivered high-quality work and was quick to offer help when anyone needed support. Her confidence in front-end development and seamless API integration really helped shape the structure and flow of our a..."
Drishti Madaan
Intern
"Placement holder for testimonial"
Charles Lee
Director at AKA Studio
"Placement holder for testimonial"
Lavinia Adams
Director at AKA Studio
Learning Journey
The transformation from university learning to practical application
University Learning
Theoretical foundations and IT systems development at Griffith University
EasyStay - Rental Review Platform
Lightweight rental review platform built with Laravel, featuring basic CRUD functionality with raw SQL queries
ClassMate - Peer Review Platform
Peer review platform for students and teachers with role-based authentication and structured evaluations
Drug Speak - Medication Pronunciation App
React Native mobile app helping pharmacy students learn drug name pronunciations through interactive audio features
AI Marketer - Marketing Support Platform
Full-stack industry placement project as Lead Developer at AKA Studio
Future Growth
Applying academic learning and industry experience to advance career as a Software Architect
Get In Touch
I'm excited to apply my skills in future roles and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience could benefit your organisation.