Sithideth Bouasavanh

Software Developer

Full-stack developer with 7 years in fintech. Currently pursuing a Master's in AI at Macquarie University while seeking opportunities.

About

I'm a software developer with over 7 years of experience building secure, scalable digital banking solutions at BCEL (Banque pour le Commerce Extérieure Lao), the largest commercial bank in Laos.

During my tenure, I pioneered the first cardless cash withdrawal in Laos, built real-time customer support that increased throughput by 430%, and led the modernization of payment infrastructure serving thousands of merchants nationwide.

Languages:
TypeScript,Java,Kotlin,Python
Frameworks:
Svelte,Vue,Tailwind,Node.js,Spring
Databases:
PostgreSQL,Oracle,MariaDB,Redis
Tools:
Git,Jenkins,AWS,Docker,ELK Stack
Protocols:

Experience

  1. 2018 — 2025

    Software Developer · Banque pour le Commerce Extérieure Lao (BCEL)

    Developed and maintained core features of BCEL mobile banking apps. Managed backend development for secure online banking platforms. Led a junior developer team for software maintenance projects.

    • Svelte
    • Vue
    • Java
    • Node.js
    • MariaDB
    • Oracle
    • AWS
    • Git
    • Jenkins
    • ELK Stack

Education

  1. Feb 2026 — Expected 2028 Current

    Master of Information Technology (AI Specialization)

    Macquarie University · Sydney, Australia

  2. 2014 — 2018

    Bachelor of Information Technology

    Gujarat Technological University · Gujarat, India

    CGPA: 8.1 /10

Projects

  • OneCare — Chat-Based Support System

    BCEL

    Led the development of OneCare, increasing daily inquiry throughput by 430% (200 to 1,300) and reducing in-branch visits by 30%. Engineered real-time backend with Node.js and WebSockets, customer chat app in Svelte, and agent platform in Vue.

    • Svelte
    • Vue
    • Node.js
    • WebSockets
    • Oracle
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  • Smart POS Modernization

    BCEL

    Spearheaded a strategic initiative that certified BCEL as a direct POS acquirer for Visa, Mastercard, Amex, UnionPay, and JCB—while successfully replacing 2,500 legacy terminals with a modern Smart POS system. Developed the core Android application using Capacitor SDK with Svelte webview.

    • Svelte
    • Capacitor
    • Android
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  • Cardless Cash Withdrawal

    BCEL

    Pioneered the first cardless cash withdrawal system in Laos, eliminating ATM skimming fraud and achieving 25% adoption rate within six months. Led end-to-end development of secure QR-based withdrawal feature, coordinating firmware rollout across 1,000 ATMs nationwide.

    • Java
    • NCR Integration
    • QR Technology
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  • OneCampus — Schools Bill Payment

    BCEL

    Designed and developed OneCampus, a scalable service serving 1,000 schools nationwide, enabling 2 million BCEL customers to pay tuition fees through their mobile app. Built full-stack solution with Express.js backend connected to Oracle on AWS RDS.

    • Vue
    • Express.js
    • Oracle
    • AWS RDS
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  • Restaurant Management System

    Giant Crepe

    Developed the official order management system for Giant Crepe restaurants, streamlining kitchen operations and reducing order errors while providing complete visibility into daily sales performance.

    • Svelte
    • Capacitor
    • Android
    • Node.js
    • PostgreSQL
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