HELLO :)

Hi, I’m Zaw Htike Aung — a Manchester-based front-end developer and a chef at Wagamama (May 2025–present). By day I run a fast, high-standards kitchen; outside of shifts I take on freelance web projects, building clean, accessible, and fast user experiences.

I originally set out to study medicine. A major health event in 2016 reset my priorities and led me to software—where I’ve found the same sense of purpose in solving problems and helping people. Today I design and build with Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, and shadcn/ui, adding thoughtful motion and a strong focus on clarity and performance. I’m actively growing my freelance practice while working toward a permanent web developer role.

When I’m not shipping features or service tickets, you’ll usually find me sketching, watching a good horror film, reading history, or planning the next place to explore.

What I’m Doing Now

Chef, Wagamama — Manchester (May 2025–Present)
Fast-paced service, teamwork, consistency, and calm under pressure.

Freelance Web Developer (2024–Present)
Designing and building small, reliable web apps and marketing sites for SMEs.

Recent work

Avenora — website for a friendly, premium software & AI studio serving Myanmar ↔ UK clients.

ELLEY BURMA — moved a Messenger-based ordering flow to a responsive web experience with Next.js and Tailwind.

Education

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering, University of Portsmouth, UK (2022–2024)

BSc Computing, Edinburgh Napier University (2018–2022)

HND Software Engineering, Info Myanmar University (2017–2018)

Medicine (MBBS, studies), University of Medicine, Mandalay (2013–2017)

Interests

Drawing, horror films, history, and travel.