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Hi there, I'm Darian 

Fullstack Software Engineer based in Sydney, Australia

I love experimenting and developing with exciting new technologies. I also dabble in product design, illustration and photography.

Nerd stack

I’ve used quite a range of technology so far. I primarily work with TypeScript with React/Vue and Laravel, but I love to learn new things.

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What have I done

Check out some of the things that I’ve contributed and worked on in the past. I’ve worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites designs to coding complex web applications.

Jobsboard
Jobsboard
January - December 2022

A web application where UNSW Computer Science and Engineering students are able to find open jobs. Made as part of my tenure at the UNSW Computer Science and Engineering Society (CSESoc).

VueJS
TypeScript
Postgres
TailwindCSS
Docker
Recallify
January 2023

A Progressive Web Application (PWA) which scans and processes grocery receipts. It alerts users if anything on it has been recalled. Made as part of the UniHack 2023 Hackathon.

ReactJS
TypeScript
Postgres
TailwindCSS
Docker
Cookies.sh
January - April 2022

A static web application which aims to teach anybody about the basics of security engineering.

ReactJS
TypeScript
MaterialUI
Circles
July 2022

Made an open source contribution to update the website’s web manifest to improve SEO and user experience.

XTra Care
XTra Care
November 2024

A feature added to the Cover Genius Payout widget that allows customer’s claiming their insurance payout to also donate a portion of the total amount to charity. Made as part of the Cover Genius GeniusHack 2024 Hackathon.

VueJS
Laravel
Postgres
ASEANSoc
ASEANSoc Website
January - December 2022

The official page for the UNSW ASEANSoc website. Made as part of my tenure at the UNSW ASEAN society (ASEANSoc).

ReactJS
TypeScript
MaterialUI
NextJS
XPortal
December 2023

A web application designed to help streamline partner onboarding by centralising everything they would need in one convenient place. Generate API Keys, search up documentation, monitor API uptime and more. Made as part of the Cover Genius GeniusHack 2023 Hackathon. Won first place.

Figma
Postman
Portfolio Website
December 2023

The website you are on. Made to showcase my work and projects.

ReactJS
NextJS
Figma

Some things I've learnt

I like to learn new things from time to time. Occasionally, I come across something that piques my interest and I try my best to document it while learning.

Kanban Board
Published on 29 May 2025

Ever wondered how tools like Jira or Linear manage their boards? Here's a fun UI challenge, making a Kanban board. I'll try walking you through how to build a simple Kanban board from scratch — explained as easy as possible.

Frontend
Cybercrime
Published on 07 Apr 2022

In this article, we'll be taking a look at a few things that are bound to open your mind to really interesting concepts in cyberlaw. For instance, coming from a technical background, did you know that a computer isn't just defined as something that you use to work on assignments??!! Is your mind blown? I know right!! Then, we'll be taking a look at what exactly do the Criminal Code Laws cover in terms of Computer Crimes. Finally, we'll analyse a real life case study where all these concepts and criminal codes come into play.

Security
Passing the Hash with Mimikatz
Published on 07 Apr 2022

In this article, I'll walk you through how to use Mimikatz to obtain user passwords from a Windows machine. I'll also show you how to use Mimikatz in order to perform an attack called passing the hash (pth) to escalate your privileges and impersonate a user. Also as a bonus, I'll show you how you can utilise both a Meterpreter reverse shell and a phishing attack in order to get the same outcome but without needing physical access to the target's machine.

Security

Work
experience

Cover Genius

Cover Genius

September 2023 - Present

Fullstack Software Engineer

The University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales

September 2022 - Present

Academic Tutor for COMP6080 - Introduction to Web Front End Programming

The University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales

April - August 2023

Academic Tutor for COMP3511 - Human Computer Interaction

Education

The University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales

April 2021 - August 2023

Bachelor’s Degree of Computer Science w/ Distinction

The University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales

May 2020 - April 2021

Diploma in Computer Science

Just a little background

I specialise in creating intuitive and user-centred interfaces for a wide range of projects and experiences.

Darian Lee

I love exploring new technologies — whether it's experimenting with the latest JavaScript framework or geeking out about the latest Apple product (yes, I proudly embrace being an Apple fanboy). My passion lies in creating websites that prioritize exceptional user experiences.

Beyond the tech world, I have recently gotten into photography, experimenting with new lenses and cameras, and spending countless hours in Lightroom. I’ve also developed a love for bouldering — perhaps my way of staying active and connecting with the outdoors.

Interested in some photography?

I’m also a hobbyist photographer that enjoys travel and street photography. I primarily shoot with a digital camera but I like to experiment around with other formats as well. Hoping to get my hands on a Leica M6 one day.

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Get in contact

Interested in talking more about anything that you see here? Feel free to reach out.