HELLO :)

Hi, I’m Zaw Htike Aung. I once set my sights on becoming a doctor, but everything changed in 2016 when a major operation for Pneumothorax forced me to confront life’s fragility. Emerging stronger and with a renewed purpose, I decided to chase my true passion—programming—and I've been enchanted ever since. I have a quirky side that loves diving into complex problems and transforming them into elegant, straightforward code.

Today, I'm fully immersed in the world of code—transforming complex challenges into innovative digital experiences and steadily chasing my dream of a permanent web developer role. When I’m not debugging or deploying digital experiences, you might find me learning to draw 🎨, getting spooked by horror movies 👻, diving into history books 📚, or planning my next travel adventure 🌍.

Welcome to my world where curiosity meets caffeine and every challenge is an opportunity to innovate!

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What I’ve Been Up To
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December 2024 – Present
Freelance Web Developer @ ELLEY BURMA

Transitioned a manual, Facebook Messenger–based ordering system into a sleek web application for a vibrant fashion brand.

Built responsive UI components with Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS, streamlining the entire customer experience 🚀.

Subway Sandwich Artist

Mastered the art of crafting delicious sandwiches with precision and flair while sharpening my multitasking skills 🥪.

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2022-2024

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering - BSc(Hons)

University of Portsmouth, UK

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2018-2022

Bachelor of Science in Computing (BSc)

Edinbrugh Napier University

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2017-2018

Higher National Diploma in Software Engineering (HND)

Info Myanmar University, Yangon, Myanmar

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2013 – 2017

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)🧑‍⚕️

University of Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar

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Current Focus:

Landing that dream permanent web developer job while continuously expanding my tech toolkit 💻.

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Hobbies & Interests

✏️ Learning to draw (one sketch at a time)

👻 Binge-watching horror movies

📚 Reading up on history

🌍 Traveling and exploring new cultures

Let's code our dreams into reality!