Robbie Averill
About Robbie Averill
Robbie Averill is a Senior Software Developer with a focus on automated test coverage and frontend application development using React and Next.js. He has a diverse background in software development, having worked for various companies including SilverStripe, Chec/Commerce.js, and Kathmandu, and holds a Bachelor of Music with Honours from the University of Canterbury.
Work at Properly
Robbie Averill currently serves as a Senior Software Developer at Properly, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on ensuring high automated test coverage in software projects. His responsibilities include developing frontend applications using React and Next.js, as well as deploying applications using serverless architecture on AWS. Averill contributes to improving best practices and standards within the organization, emphasizing quality and efficiency in software development.
Previous Experience at SilverStripe
Before joining Properly, Robbie Averill worked at SilverStripe, where he held the position of Senior Developer from 2017 to 2019. He also worked as a Developer at SilverStripe from 2016 to 2017. During his time there, Averill contributed to various software projects in Wellington and Wairarapa, New Zealand. His experience at SilverStripe helped him develop a strong foundation in software development practices.
Experience at Chec/Commerce.js
Robbie Averill was employed as a Full Stack Engineer at Chec/Commerce.js from 2019 to 2022. In this role, he worked in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he applied his skills in both frontend and backend development. His experience at Chec/Commerce.js further enhanced his expertise in building robust applications and contributed to his overall development career.
Education and Expertise
Robbie Averill studied at the University of Canterbury, where he earned a Bachelor of Music with Honours. His studies focused on Jazz guitar and jazz composition, spanning from 2007 to 2010. This educational background complements his technical skills in software development, particularly in building APIs using Flask and FastAPI in Python.
Background in Web Development
Prior to his roles at SilverStripe and Chec/Commerce.js, Robbie Averill worked as a Back End Web Developer at Kathmandu from 2014 to 2016 in Christchurch, New Zealand. This position allowed him to gain valuable experience in backend development, which he has since integrated into his full stack development capabilities.