Hi, my name is
Novia Lim.
I build things for the web.
I'm a software engineer based in San Diego, CA specializing in building exceptional, high-quality websites and applications.
About Me
Hello! I'm Novia, a software engineer based in San Diego, CA who enjoys building things that live on the internet. I develop exceptional websites and web apps that provide intuitive, pixel-perfect user interfaces with efficient and modern backends.
Full-Stack web developer and globetrotter. More than 15 years of software development + data analytics full-time work experience with startups and multinational corporations such as Lexmark, Mercer, Oracle.
Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:
- React
- TypeScript
- Next.js
- Node.js
- GraphQL
Where I've Worked
Software Engineer, Front End @ Landing
Aug 2021 – Present
Build and scale a world-class web application and experience.
- Develop features and improvements to the Landing product in well-tested and performant way
- Craft code that meets internal standards for style, maintainability, and best practices for a high-scale web environment. Maintain and advocate for these standards through code review.
- Consistently ship features and improvements with minimal guidance and support from other team members.
Software Engineer @ Housecall Pro
Nov 2017 – Aug 2021
Solid experience building responsive websites using React, Redux, ES6 and more.
- Contribute code to multiple projects and initiatives that modernize front-end code to follow latest best practices
- Propose, design, develop, and deploy new functionalities
- Performs code reviews, mentor others, refactor code
- SEO optimization + A/B Testing. Increase conversion rates
Founder @ NOVIA + GEEK
Apr 2016 – Present
- Participate in technology events to help support and motivate the next generation of women in STEM industry through programming
- Volunteer and mentor members of Moms Can: CODE
Business Operations Manager, Asia Pacific and Japan @ Lexmark
Sept 2014 – Oct 2015
- Business Planning | Financial Analysis | Sales Operations
- Current Qtr, Forward Qtr Business Planning, Trending & Analytics (Hardware + Supplies)
- Plan Outlook Management (Asia Pacific, Global Business Reporting) and Pricing Analysis
- Achievements - 2014 Top SMB Revenue Growth GEO (Asia Pacific) | 2014 Top SMB Quota Attainment GEO (Asia Pacific)
Upstream Data Analyst @ Wood Mackenzie
2010 - 2014
- Maintain the integrity and currency of the regional database, related maps and data integration to produce high-quality research and analysis
- Ensure a high degree of data integrity and consistency in the upstream database, and between the database, maps, core products and new products
- Create and execute database queries. Provide business intelligence for research, client queries and consulting projects
Global Data Analyst @ Mercer
2006 - 2010
- Develop, train and put in place regional and local data management teams
- Ensure global data standards are established and met for consistent data and reporting throughout a global customer relationship management system
- Engage regions to finalize and operationalize data management processes
Analytics Specialist @ Oracle
2005 - 2006
- Provide data consultation for strategic projects in the APAC region
- Utilize data extraction and analysis tools, and gather and analyze data to ensure compliance with data management standards and data quality metrics
- Handle demand generation, lead management campaign, data extraction and post-campaign analysis
Some Things I've Built
Featured Project
Landing
Industry’s first membership-based leasing model for long-term living. The company provides members with access to a network of fully-finished and unfurnished apartments with flexible leases to accommodate the needs of today’s modern renter.
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Tailwind
- Cypress
Featured Project
Housecall Pro
Housecall Pro is a cloud-based field service management software platform aimed at helping companies keep track of jobs, monitor technician activity, and produce invoices easily.
- React
- React Hooks
- Gatsby
- GraphQL
Featured Project
VRooms
Virtual Reality for Real Estate. Next generation of homebuying as we revolutionize the real estate industry. Discover an immersive and lifelike home tour experience using Virtual Reality (VR) technology. VRooms makes Virtual Reality for real estates engaging and accessible on both web and mobile platform.
- React
- Node.js
- Mongoose ORM
- A-Frame - WebVR
- Passport.js
Featured Project
Farmily
San Diego Farmers' Market. From spectacular beaches to golden sunny weather, San Diego is also home to more than 6,500 farms. In fact, we have more small farms than any other county in the nation, contributing to a $1.5 billion dollar agriculture industry. Farmily helps home farmers maximize their vital online exposure and presents to you, your personal farm to fork experience.
- Node.js
- Express
- Google Maps API
- Alexa SDK
Featured Project
Jobba
The ultimate job search portal. Aggregates jobs from Indeed, Github Jobs, Dice, Authentic Jobs and Linkup. Additional features includes resume grader, salary analysis and company reviews.
- AJAX
- JSON
- Firebase
- MaterializeCSS
Other Noteworthy Projects
What's Next?
Get In Touch
Although I'm not currently looking for freelance opportunities, my inbox is always open. Whether for a potential project or just to say hi, I'll try my best to answer your email!