Jex Fatin
About Jex Fatin
Jex Fatin is a Software Engineer based in Perth, Australia, currently working at VGW since 2021 and has a background in both software engineering and athletics. He has held various roles in the tech industry and has a strong interest in disruptive technology, philosophy, and education reform.
Work at VGW
Jex Fatin has been employed at VGW as a Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to various software development projects for a duration of three years in Perth, Western Australia. Prior to this position, he worked at VGW as an Associate Software Engineer for ten months from 2020 to 2021. His experience at VGW has allowed him to develop skills in software engineering and contribute to the company's technological advancements.
Education and Expertise
Jex Fatin studied at The University of Western Australia, where he earned a Graduate Certificate of Data Science, focusing on Machine Learning and Predictive Statistical Modelling from 2020 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce, with studies in Business Law and Philosophy, completed from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he studied at Trinity College Perth from 2010 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and data science.
Background in Rowing
Jex Fatin has a notable background in rowing, having served as an athlete for Rowing Australia from 2013 to 2016. He also held the position of Senior Rowing Coach at Trinity College Perth for seven years, from 2013 to 2020. Currently, he is the Senior Rowing Coach at Scotch College, Perth, a role he has maintained since 2021. His involvement in rowing reflects his commitment to sports and coaching.
Technical Skills and Tools
Jex Fatin possesses a range of technical skills relevant to software development. He is proficient in using testing frameworks such as Jest, TestSigma, EndTest, Cypress, and Selenium. Additionally, he has experience with continuous integration and deployment tools like Codefresh and CircleCI. His expertise extends to database management with PostgreSQL, as well as containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Jex Fatin gained diverse work experience in various positions. He worked at Uber in multiple capacities, including UberEATS Restaurant Operations and UberICECREAM Operations Lead. He also held a position at Checkmate Savings as a Software Engineer for two months in 2021. His varied experiences across different companies have contributed to his professional development in the tech industry.