Tan Tze Hong

Specialist, Java @ TNG Digital

About

I'm a Software Engineer passionate about building robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions. With strong expertise in Java and SQL development, I cover the full software development lifecycle—from planning and design to deployment and optimization. I've contributed to a range of impactful projects and thrive in agile, cross-functional teams. I prioritize clean code, apply proven design patterns, and follow industry best practices to ensure long-term system stability and extensibility. Let’s connect—I’m excited to explore how my skills can support your team in delivering innovative, high-quality software.

Country

Malaysia

City

WP. Kuala Lumpur

Industry

Banking

Skill

Apache Kafka, React.js, Databases, Git, Spring Boot, SQL, Bash, Mobile Application Development, Android Development, Kotlin, Software Project Management, Software Development, Software Testing, Java, HTML, Requirements Engineering, Asana, Gitlab

Experience

Specialist, Java

TNG Digital

2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Technical Analyst

Maybank

2021-9 - 2025-9 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

- Implemented Change Data Capture (CDC) to reduce reliance on mainframe systems, cutting maintenance costs by 15%. - Set up event streaming architecture using Apache Kafka to enable real-time data broadcasting for subscribed services. - Resolved complex database and batch script-related issues in critical banking projects, ensuring system stability and compliance. - Introduced Liquibase for database change management and CI/CD integration, reducing deployment time by 70%. - Conducted SQL query optimization, improving database service throughput by 50%. - Developed RESTful APIs using Java Spring Boot to support key banking operations in new system implementations.

Junior Mobile Developer

AIO Synergy Holdings Berhad

2020-10 - 2021-3 · 6 mos

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

- Translated Figma designs into interactive, high-fidelity screens for a resident management system, ensuring alignment with UI/UX standards. - Integrated RESTful APIs to retrieve and display real-time data from databases, enabling seamless backend connectivity. - Implemented deep linking functionality to direct users to specific in-app content, enhancing navigation and overall user experience. - Gained a solid understanding of the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) architectural pattern through hands-on involvement in mobile application projects.

Mobile Application Developer

Apptivity Lab

2020-1 - 2020-4 · 4 mos

Selangor, Malaysia

- Participated in the development of a celebrity streaming mobile application, contributing to core features and user experience. - Collaborated in the project planning phase, including discussions on system architecture and designing the entity-relationship model. - Enhanced user interfaces across multiple projects, focusing on responsiveness, usability, and visual consistency. - Managed and delegated daily tasks using Asana to ensure team alignment and timely project delivery. - Took part in code review sessions to uphold coding standards, improve quality, and mentor junior developers.

Office Helper

Taylor's Education Group

2016-12 - 2017-2 · 3 mos

Pahang, Malaysia

- Provided personalized academic counseling to individuals exploring further education opportunities, offering guidance on program selection, application processes, and career alignment. - Oversaw the organization, inventory, and distribution of marketing materials to ensure efficient office operations and support promotional initiatives.