Alvin S.J. Ng
About Alvin S.J. Ng
Alvin S.J. Ng is a Senior Software Engineer and Frontend Chapter Lead at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany, with extensive experience in software development and leadership roles across various companies.
Current Role at Delivery Hero
Alvin S.J. Ng currently holds the title of Senior Software Engineer and Frontend Chapter Lead at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany. In this capacity, he is responsible for guiding approximately six teams and nine frontend engineers. His responsibilities include driving frontend technology strategies for the organization. He works closely with the Director to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). Additionally, he contributes to creating and reviewing Requests for Comments (RFCs) as part of his leadership duties.
Previous Experience at Delivery Hero
Before rising to his current role, Alvin worked as a Software Engineer II at Delivery Hero for seven months from 2019 to 2020. During this period, he built and maintained critical payment back-office and frontend applications used by delivery riders for various brands, including foodpanda, foodora, PedidosYa, Talabat, Yemeksepeti, and Woowa. His responsibilities also encompassed planning migration OKRs, release strategies, emergency resolutions, and conducting architecture reviews across different teams.
Career at Black Tangent
Alvin's tenure at Black Tangent began in 2014, where he served dual roles. Initially, he was the CEO from 2014 to 2018, spearheading the company's strategic direction and operations. Concurrently, he held the position of Senior Frontend Developer (Javascript/React.js) from 2014 to 2019. During these years, he developed complex frontend architectures and contributed to the improvement of the company’s technological framework. His expertise in JavaScript and React.js was pivotal in shaping the company's product offerings.
Educational Background
Alvin S.J. Ng completed his Bachelor of Computing in Computer Science from the National University of Singapore, graduating in 2008. Prior to that, he earned a Diploma in Electronic, Computer, and Communication Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. His education laid a strong foundation in computing and engineering, equipping him with the necessary skills to excel in various technical roles throughout his career.
Leadership and Team Management
In his role as Frontend Chapter Lead at Delivery Hero, Alvin manages and mentors a group of nine frontend engineers across six teams. He employs Agile and Scrum methodologies to ensure efficient organization and communication within his team. His responsibilities include defining and tracking KPIs, organizing release strategies, and leading architecture reviews. His leadership capability is further demonstrated by his active involvement in setting OKRs in collaboration with the Director. He also has extensive experience working remotely, effectively coordinating with global teams.