Joel Meikle

I have worked in many different roles while at Datacom, my current role is focused on AI Integration with MCP and A2A support. Below is a list of some of the things I have contributed to.

• Primary developer for our Local Government Enterprise application (C#, TypeScript, React) working on AI integration and functionality from both internal and external services
• Primary developer in our Automation Framework : a UI automation to make it easier and faster to run automated testing
• Primary developer of Master Builder app : a tool that helps less technical people use the dev tools and adds additional features and options to speed up the dev -> test cycle.
• Have been primary DevOps/Build Pipeline manager for Automation and contributed heavily to CI/CD pipelines
• Contributor to our UI Component library (React, TypeScript, Vite, Lit) : a reusable component library for multiple projects
• Contributor to the Management Server project : manages customer environments (VMs, DBs, Services and settings) at scale.
• Source control manged data configuration/templates - I have worked in environment configuration, improving how we import/export data for our templated environments speeding up delivery of solutions to customers
• Contributed regularly to Dev learning sessions by presenting and documenting recommendations and best practices
• Contributed to support and training of other team members for AI, Automation and general dev and platform knowledge
• Manage the SonarQube (software security and quality scanning) shared service for multiple teams including support and on-boarding of projects.
• Managed a small dev team for urgent POC and delivery of features

• Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
• Product Manager for 2 key products in the Kiwifruit industry (FreshQuality & FreshInsights)
• Built and deployed a self-updating software framework
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment (both in NZ and Europe).
• Contributor to the code generation framework for rapid development of new data models and UI
• Designed custom load testing of Industry label printing system to ensure our software and database designs could meet the fast pace of the Kiwifruit packhouses.
• Implemented custom solutions for overseas packhouse integration with our systems where no previous compatibility was available by using signals from the grade PLC controllers.
• Help choose technology stacks and work with teams to onboard and upskill.

Working as a self employed software developer running my own company, managing clients & software projects (small to medium size) in a range of industries and software technologies.

Responsible for maintenance and enhancements to an existing Lumberyard software and the design and development of a new replacement.